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The Japanese Government has issued an invitation to Fiji's Ambassador to Japan Ratu Inoke Kubuabola to represent the country at the Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (PALM) this month. Spokesman for Japan's Ministr
We will continue with our crack down on drivers who continue to disregard the law. LTA's Media Liaison Officer Ratu Eroni Volavola said after the success of their month long campaign aimed at reducing the number of
A mixture of both Fiji Hindi and Fijian language will be used in a Bollywood movie which is expected to be shot in Fiji in September this year. Film Producer, Mohammed Jalal said through this movie "Pranksters"
Water disruptions is currently being experienced by residents in Labasa, namely in Tuatua, Wailevu and Lajonia. PWD spokesperson Maika Nagalu had confirmed engineers are working hard to restore the problem. Meanwhil
The Minister for Works, Transport and Public Utilities has highlighted the importance of a road user levy which is to be paid by all vehicle owners. Timoci Natuva said that the levy will be directed towards a special fu
In-service teacher training will continue throughout the term. Permanent secretary for the Ministry of Education Filipe Jitoko said that with the over 700 teachers retiring, the new intakes will continue with their trai
With 18 days left for the 2009 Showcase set to kick, preparation is gearing up not only in Fiji but overseas as well. Young Contortionist Robetta who will be coming for the first time to Fiji says that she has spent cou
"We have the power to stop a meeting under the Public Emergency Regulation". Those were the words of Director Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau this morning to clarify on why the police yesterday stopped the Natio
The managers role in Committee run schools are being relooked by the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Filipe Bole said the Legislation was put in place back in 1966 and it is time for a change so the Education
A group of Fiji students studying in India were conned of 42,000 rupees equivalent to over $1,800 Fiji after they were conned by a bogus email. According India Police the email said they had won a US lottery and needed
The Works, Transport, Utilities and Energy Ministry has finalized a list of retired employees who they are hoping to be re-employed on contract basis. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said more than 350 of their worker
Two students from Lautoka Teachers College are admitted at the Lautoka Hospital after they were involved in a serious accident last night. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP, Peter Wise said a group of students wer
The Education Ministry has reiterated that new teachers who will be taking their first postings at outer islands will not pay for their passages. According to a statement from the Ministry, the Government will pay all p
Two Bollywood films both with A-list star casts is expected to be shot in Fiji later this year in order to promote Fiji as a tourist destination. Over 80% of the first movie named "Pranksters" will be shot her
The Education Minister said there are no changes to the term two school hours. Filipe Bole said there are alot of speculation as to whether school hours have changed, however he stresses that this is not true as Term Tw
Fiji can expect an influx of visitors if the government gives the green light to America based airline company Continental Micronesia to provide nonstop twice weekly services between Fiji and the ports of Honolulu and Gu
With less than 20 days to go, the 23 year old biggest tradeshow "Fiji Showcase" promises to have everyone entertained over the nine day event. People will be able to witness entertainment with a difference, fr
Good News for motorists living between Suva and Nausori who are concerned about traffic congestion during peak hours everyday, as the four lane Nokonoko road and bridge is expected to open this morning. Works Ministry s
The ANZ Bank has announced a reduction in all variable loans from June 1st. The General Manager of ANZ Robert Bell said that over the past 8 weeks, market liquidity has improved from a low of $15million to an average of
The government has reiterated that individuals found breaching the Public Emergency Regulation will be detained and possibly charged. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni said while the regulation
