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The two Vietnamese fishermen from the Vessel "Ben" were handed a nine months jail sentence suspended for 18 months after they pleaded guilty to 2 counts of act with intent to cause grievous harm. 31 year old H
The Capital city was buzzing with activity today as over 3000 passengers from the cruise-liner the Dawn Princess visited our shores. Fiji Retailers Association President Himmat Lodhia said it was good to see the visitor
We don't always have to wait for government to step in, but we should be taking the initiative to help reduce the already alarming number of reported suicide cases. Psychiatrist Dr Selina Kuruleca said the 88 suicid
As Fiji Showcase opens its doors 17 days from today, Organisers of Fiji Showcase say people of all age groups will get things they want under one roof. Organiser and Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said they
A man is currently being questioned by Police in relation to the body that was found in 8 miles Makoi on Saturday night. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirmed that the man is in police custody
National Fire Authority is now investigating a fire incident in Volivoli settlement last night that has left a family of four homeless. According to National Fire Authority they received a call after 7pm yesterday and w
Estimated costs of loss annually to the economy due to road accidents and deaths amounts to about 30 to 40 million dollars. Transport and Works Minister Colonel Timoci Natuva said motorists and pedestrians need to be re
The Nadi Weather Office said there was localized flooding in Rakiraki early this morning. Director Rajendra Prasad said in Rakiraki alone, over 175 mm of rainfall was recorded last night whereas in other places below 50
A song of a bollywood movie is expected to be shot in Suva. The Producer of the Movie "Pranksters", Mohammed Jalal said the shot will take place either at the TFL National Stadium or the Vodafone Arena and peo
More commitment and resources must be committed into preventing the high number of suicide cases in Fiji. The Young People's Concerned Network's acting president Peter Waqavonovono said suicide is the highest ca
Police have charged the two Vietnamese fishermen for allegedly stabbing three crew members in Suva last week Monday. Assistant Police spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirmed the two were charged with “act w
Some people are stranded in Rakiraki town as the Kings Road remains closed due to flash flooding last night. Rakiraki police said no buses operated this morning and many people have not been able to go to work. Parts o
Fuel and kerosene prices will increase from today. The price of unleaded fuel will increase by 15 cents to $1.78 per litre. A litre of diesel will increase to $1.43, a 16 cent increase. The price of kerosene will inc
Heavy rainfall from last night has resulted in flash flooding in parts of Rakiraki and also many areas are also without electricity. Resident Sanjit Maharaj said flood waters have entered some houses in Ellington as wel
Parents please be advised that school hours have not changed. This has been confirmed by Education Minister Filipe Bole who said there is a lot of speculation on school hours and days changing, however, he stressed that
Police are now waiting for the post mortem report of the 31 year old man whose body was found in 8 miles, Makoi, on Saturday night. The body was discovered by a neighbour on the same night who then alerted police. Acco
The Health Ministry will not condone the sale of expired food products. These are the words of Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora who said that wholesalers, retailers and supermarkets should be responsible and ensure tha
We are doing our best to address transportation problems faced by those living in outer islands. Transport Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said those living in Lau and Rotuma often encounter shortage in the s
The Tanoa Group of Hotels has teamed up with the Fiji Prisons and Corrections Service in providing professional assistance in a cooking class for inmates, starting from today. The cooking lessons are aimed at empowering
A team of Police Officers are investigating the death of a 31 year old man whose body was found in 8 miles Makoi last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirmed the body was discovered by a n
