Gas prices increase
The price of cooking gas and auto gas increases with immediate effect as the impact of the devaluation of the Fiji dollar sinks in. Both Fiji Gas Limited and Blue Gas have confirmed that the new prices are now in force
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Report hoarding cases: Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on people to report any cases of hoarding or an act by shops or supermarkets to store or accumulate food for a period of time. Chairman of the Consumer Council of Fiji Narendra Pa
Showcase to be fun packed
From miming to twisting your body into different positions to tattooing, the Fiji Showcase 2009 is expected to be fun packed. Some of the entertainers to Fiji Showcase are coming to Fiji for the first time, and one of t
Do not forget your forefathers
Indo Fijians should not forget what their forefathers sacrificed during the Girmit times and follow the culture and tradition they left for them. These are the words of the former principal of Khalsa College in Ba and a
Dispute turns into tragedy
A family dispute turned into tragedy in Rokoroko, Ra, last night after a 25 year old man allegedly set fire to his house. The three bedroom house belonged to the man’s grandfather who had allowed him to live there
Medical team to conduct outreach
A medical team from the CWM Hospital will be conducting outreach programs in Tailevu and Naitasiri over the next two weeks. Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the outreach program is part of the Ministry'
Air Fiji employees still without jobs
Over 170 employees of Air Fiji Limited remain without work and pay since early this month with still no word from the airline company on what the future holds for them. The airlines Offices remain closed and all their 1
Indian doctors expected in Fiji
Doctors from India are expected to work in various hospitals around the country in the near future after the shortage of doctors experienced in some major hospitals. Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma is going to India to r
Tattooist to feature at Showcase
If you are planning to head down to the Fiji Showcase to get a tattoo, be rest assured you will be professionally treated. Fiji Showcase Organizers Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said Pierre Bullot is an in
Man sets fire to own house
Police have taken a man into custody who allegedly setting fire to his house last night in Rokoroko, Saivou, Ra. The three bedroom house has been completely destroyed in the fire and Police Officers and officers from th
Rotuma commemorates 128th anniversary of cession
The people of Rotuma commemorate the 128th anniversary of the cession of the island to the British Crown and celebrations are underway. This is to remember the day the chiefs of Rotuma ceded the island to Queen Victoria
Youths well being a concern
We must all work together to help our youths tackle the many problems and hurdles they face on a daily basis. Those were the sentiments of Dr Rufina Latu, Coordinator of the three day Training Workshop on Adolescent Hea
Exports to USA on the increase
The US has experienced a decline in export from the Pacific Island countries however recorded a small increase from Fiji. Fiji Trade Commissioner to the USA Ilisoni Vuiderketi said that a small increase by Fiji in expor
CAAFI awaits Air Pac incident report
The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji is now awaiting an investigation report after an Air Pacific aircraft bound for Sydney yesterday morning sustained damages, after a cargo loading vehicle ran into the side of the plan
Drop in visitor arrivals
Fiji's visitor arrival numbers dropped by twenty one thousand, one hundred and twelve for the first two months of 2009 compared to the same period last year. Statistics given by Tourism Fiji shows that 86 thousand 1
Broken Labasa Bridge raises concerns
More than 3000 residents of Dogeloa Labasa are risking their lives every day by using a bridge which partially during the recent flood and since then relevant authorities has not repaired it. A concerned resident Mohamm
Girmitiyas mark 130th Anniversary
Today marks the 130th anniversary of the arrivals of the Girmitiyas in Fiji and there are plans to screen two new films on arrival of Indians in the country in cinemas around the country. Fiji born Australian film produ
International Tattooist to feature at Showcase 2009
Fiji Showcase is known as a wonderful and fun filled event and this is year one of the artists to look out for is an international tattooist. For those who are fans of tattoos or planning to get one will have the chance
Aust/NZ trying to collapse Fiji economy-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today come out publically and said that the governments of Australia and New Zealand are trying to collapse Fiji's economy. Bainimarama said he knows that Australia an
Released
The eight soldiers and a police officer who were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 4 years in prison in relation to the death of Nadi resident Sakiusa Rabaka, have been released on Compulsory Supervision Order.