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With some people doing last minute shopping for Mother's Day tomorrow, a group of men are training hard to try and win a rugby match this afternoon as a gift to their mums. The Air Pacific Fiji Warriors has assured
Certain service within the Health Ministry will be out sourced so that health services are not affected after the retirement of 311 staff last week. Services to be outsourced are security, laundry and cleaning, while th
After much controversy and uncertainty, the multi-million dollar Natadola Bay Resort and golf course is all set to open its doors today. With the official opening to be done by the Prime Minsiter, Commodore Frank Bainim
The National Fire Authority's fire fighting capabilities around the country will be increased following the inclusion of thirty new firefighter recruits who passed out yesterday. They successfully completed their te
President Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda was touched to see the chiefs from the 20 districts in the Ba Province pay him a traditional visit today to support him in taking the country forward. Speaking to more than 60 c
Come with an open mind and we will be ready to engage. That's the comments of Fiji's Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in relation to the Maori Party's plan to visit Fiji to find out what is happenin
Oxfam New Zealand said Fiji must be part of regional talks in some form, regardless of its suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum. The comments come ahead of informal talks between regional Trade Ministers this weeke
A total of 61 staff who were to retire have been re-engaged by the Ministry of Health as part of its strategies to sustain staff numbers and re-enforce areas in need of additional personnel. The Ministry confirmed that
Thirty senior citizens staying at the Samabula Old People’s Home were in tears this afternoon after a group from Airports Fiji Limited visited them with gifts. AFL executive Pauliasi Naivalu said he received an ea
After having no fatalities in the month of April, the two deaths from a road accident yesterday in Wainibuka, Tailevu, is unfortunate and could have been avoided. National Road Safety Council Chief Executive Akapusi Tui
As the higher courts remain closed since the abrogation of the 1997 constitution on April 10th, all High Courts, the Fiji Court of Appeal and Supreme Court cases are still being adjourned for a one month period. Court o
The Immigration Department has changed some of its policies to provide efficient services to the people. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa said they have put measures in place which will see people getting their pass
Natadola Water Supply infrastructure has finally come to end with the construction of over 17 kilometres of pipelines from Matavo and reservoirs set up at Lawai and Natadola. This is to cater not only for the tourism de
Fiji's Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the Forum Ministerial Contact Group can have discussions with the Fiji government. However, Sayed-Khaiyum said the group should not come with pre-conceived ide
The Fiji Sugar Cooperation has assured cane farmers that all mills are ready for crushing. Sugar Cane Growers Council Chairman Jain Kumar said they had a meeting with the FSC Board this morning and they have been assure
The fourth cane payment will be paid out before next Friday. Sugar Cane Growers Council Chairman Jain Kumar said the cane farmers can now prepare for the crushing season. Meanwhile, Penang Mill in Rakiraki will star
The Fiji Police Force has today revealed that some officers who have been in the force for a number of years and have gained enough experience will be promoted. Spokeswoman Ema Mua said some officers who were holding se
Following the devastating floods earlier this year, the Poor Relief Society paid a total of $12,072 to assist 232 students from the Western and Northern Division. A total of 20 schools received the assistance which was
The Immigration Department has changed some of its policies to provide efficient services to the people. Director Immigration, Nemani Vuniwaqa said they have put measures in place which will see people getting their pas
Two people died in Wainibuka, Tailevu yesterday afternoon after the car they were in, collided head on with a grader. According to police, the 35yr old driver together with the 20yr old passenger were coming towards Suv
