Police Crusade will remain
The Police Crusade will remain for as long as we are in operation. Director Police Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau revealed this saying the Crusade is part of their Community Policing Program and the main aim of the Crusa
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Fiji-Hong Kong to sign air deal
The government is to sign an Air Service Agreement with Hong Kong open air routes between the two countries by later this year. Acting Prime Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau told cabinet that the agreement is envisaged to le
Times are hard: Barrow boys
Times are hard so we decided not to go to school, but work to help our families. Those were the sentiments of a group of wheelbarrow boys who work at the Suva bus stand and market six days a week earning, sometimes $10
Save the Children observes 90th Anniversary
Save the Children Organisation which assists millions of children annually around the world is observing its 90th Anniversary today. Fiji is one on the 27 nations who are a full member and Save the Children Fiji Chief E
Pending court cases deferred
All cases which were pending before the Supreme Court and the Fiji Court of Appeal have been deferred till later this year as the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has not appointed any Judges to preside in these courts. The
Chief Magistrate warns youths
Learn from your mistake now or you will end up in prison and ruin your life forever. Those were the words of Chief Magistrate Ajmal Gulab Khan as he handed down a non custodial sentence to a 20 and 17 year old who plead
New Executive GM Commercial for Air Pacific
National Airline, Air Pacific has a new Executive General Manager Commercial. Martin White who has worked in the Aviation Industry and food and beverage outlets in the USA will look into overall commercial activities of
Retailer promises cheap prices at Showcase
With consumers having to dig deeper to buy basic food items, a large retailer and wholesaler from the West which will be at the Fiji Showcase 2009 promises to have items at cheaper prices. Director for the P. Meghji bas
FHRC Chairperson, Ombudsman yet to be appointed
A Fiji Human Rights Commission Chairperson and Ombudsman are yet to be appointed. It has been confirmed that Dr Shaista Shameem does not hold this position any longer however Acting Director Kitione Radrodro said the Co
More blood needed at CWM
More blood is needed at the CWM Hospital as there are a number of heart surgeries underway. Those were the words of the Health Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora who said they have a lot of blood in the blood bank now ho
Sell below mark-up price: PIB
The Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) has stressed that traders can only sell their products below the mark-up price decided by PIB. Acting Secretary Lucy Naimawi said PIB has a list of percentage mark-up price items and t
Electrician in hospital after accident
A 32 year old electrician of Lautoka has been admitted in a critical condition at the Lautoka hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident in Viseisei at midday yesterday. The man was travelling towards
Busy term for schools
Parents, teachers and school managements are again being asked to work with the new teachers who have been posted to their schools, replacing those that have retired, as Term 2 of the school calendar starts today. The E
Tourists not spending like before
Visitors to our shores are no longer wanting to purchase luxury items as the prices have now become comparative to those in their home country. With over 3000 visitors onboard the Dawn Princess shopping in Suva yester
Increase in sexual related cases
There has been an increase in the number of sexual related cases however figures also show that there has been a decrease in robbery with violence cases. Police figures show that rape and attempted rape cases figures f
Govt may stop church conference: Leweni
The government has stressed that it will not hesitate to defer the Annual Methodist Church Conference indefinitely if the security forces suspect any motive to cause instability. Permanent Secretary for Information, Lt
Cooking class for inmates
The majority of households in Fiji lack personal hygiene when preparing food which is one of the major causes of illness. Army head Chef, Sergeant Major Ratu Epeli Kete made the comment during a workshop yesterday at Ko
Student still in hospital after accident
The FIT student who sustained serious injuries after getting hit by a Raiwaqa bus last week at Grantham Road, remains admitted at the CWM hospital. Medical Superintendent Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete confirmed the girl had
Wide range at Fiji Showcase 2009
People will get to buy a wide range of products from Fiji Showcase which kicks off in just 16 days. Organiser and Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said there is something for everyone at Fiji showcase ranging
More than 50 patients for heart surgery
More than 50 patients will undergo open heart surgery in the next two weeks by the Open Heart Surgery team from the Sydney Adventist Hospital. Health Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said the team of 34 doctors and nur