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The European Union has set aside an estimated $1 billion to assist the Pacific region. Head of the EU delegation to the Pacific Ambassador Wiepke Van Der Goot, revealed that the money has been allocated for national and
He does a unique, high energy and daredevil comedy show which includes getting inside a 10 foot balloon and adding to the magic, gets four people inside with him. With Fiji Showcase 2009 opening its doors on Friday 5th
A student of FIT has been rushed to hospital while passengers in a Raiwaqa Bus escaped serious injuries after the bus developed mechanical problems and failed to stop along Grantham road in the last hour. According to a
Retired Senior Education Officials have been re-engaged by the Ministry of Education on a short term contract. The Ministry confirms that the Senior Education officers have been contracted until December and their re-en
If you hear gunshots in Navua tomorrow, do not be alarmed as the Military will be conducting a training exercise from tomorrow to Thursday 14th May at the Lobau exercise area in Navua. The live firing exercise will be c
The President Ratu Josefa Ilolilo has appointed four chairpersons for the Divisional Liquor Licensing Authority. The Chief Magistrate Ajmal Gulab Khan is the Central Division liquor licensing authority, Resident Magistr
Three men have been sentenced to up to 3 years imprisonment for their role in the BP Service Station Robbery in Nabua in March. 22 year Jeke Koroi, 20 year old Eliki Qalubau and 22 year old Lepani Matea pleaded guilty t
The people of Naboro and surrounding areas will not have to travel to Suva for the treatment of minor ailments now as the Naboro Nursing Station re-opend today. The Health Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said the nurs
Police are now awaiting the medical report of the three foreign fishermen who are admitted in critical condition at the Suva Private Hospital after they were allegedly stabbed by three other crew members early this morni
Imagine playing hide and seek and hiding in a small carton. It may be hard but not for contortionist Ruberta who is one of the entertainers at the Fiji Showcase this year. A contortionist is someone who bends his or her
Three foreign fishermen have been admitted in critical condition at the Suva Private Hospital after they were allegedly stabbed by three other crew members early this morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Sul
A study is now being undertaken to see whether there is a need for all the positions that the Land Ministry currently has. This had been confirmed by Ministry Permanent Secretary Maria Matavewa who said they are now con
The Health Ministry has raised concern that the Blood Bank at the CWM hospital has a shortage of "O Positive" Blood. Health Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the Blood Bank needs 50 pints of blood to cate
The Transport Workers Union will today have a meeting to discuss proposals given to them by the Air Pacific on certain cost cutting measures. General Secretary Kamlesh Kumar said they will meet with Air Pacific tomorrow
With technology and other forms of entertainment creeping into our society, children are no longer into reading. Those were the sentiments of Fiji Library Services Chief Librarian Merewalesi Vueti, as they prepare to op
Expect to be captivated and astounded with the entertainment this year at the Fiji Showcase 2009. Manager for organizers Total Event Company, Loretta Jackson said entertainment has always been in demand and this year, i
A family of three is homeless after their one bedroom lean-to home was destroyed in a fire yesterday morning. The National Fire Authority (NFA) in Valelevu responded to a house fire at Sakoca settlment off Khalsa Road,
Do not expect any returns for at least a year, but in the end and in the long run, you, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) members will gain. Those were the words of Natadola Bay Resort Project Chairman Felix Antho
In an attempt to increase cane production, the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) is planning to acquire more land for planting more sugarcane. Initial discussions were held between the Sugarcane Growers Council, FSC and othe
A 40 year old woman is expected to be charged after she allegedly assaulted a Traffic Police Officer in Suva over the weekend. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirmed the woman with her husband h
