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776 teachers from 441 schools, 331 from the Health Ministry and 300 civil servants from the Works, Public Utilities and Energy Ministry who are 55 years and over will be going home tomorrow under the State Services Decre
People can expect cheaper international call rates by July this year. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while briefing a Taiwanese trade delegation yesterday revealed that international gateway will open in July this
Police are investigating the death of a 78 year old Asian farmer of Veikoba, Kalabu who was found unconscious with head and body injuries on his farm yesterday. He was taken to the CWM hospital where he later passed awa
Reduced flying hours, the downgrading of flights, the encouragement of pilots and staff to take annual leave, cabin crew, leave without pay and the freezing of recruitment are just some of the issues plaguing Fiji's
The Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the reforms the government has initiated in the sugar industry will ensure its continued viability and sustainability. Bainimarama following a
With the first school term ending this Friday, the Education Ministry is calling on parents to watch their children's health during the two weeks break. Filipe Bole said given the threat of the Swine Flu, it would b
A $1,000 spot fine is what people can face if they are caught selling cigarettes to minors. This is the message from the Tobacco Control Unit, who said they continue to monitor the sale of cigarettes to those 18 years a
The application for a permit to have the meeting of the Fiji Media Council tomorrow has been rejected. Permanent Secretary for Information Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said the permit had to be rejected due to the Pu
The chairman of Tourism Fiji has raised concerns that the outbreak of the Swine Flu has become a challenge for the tourism industry in Fiji, with the possibility of travel restrictions affecting visitor arrivals. Patric
Police confirm this afternoon that the General Secretary of the Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party Iliesa Duvuloco and five others are still in police custody. Director Operations Waisea Tabakau said Duvuloco and others
Three men charged with murder, robbery with violence and breaking and larceny appeared in the Labasa Court this afternoon. Inoke Vuetiviti, Jilioni Naitini and Orisi Raogo pleaded not guilty to the charge and they have
Police have questioned and released a 17 year Suva student who was taken in for questioning in relation to a stabbing incident last Friday. Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the boy has been
Nobel Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu today launched the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Solomon Islands, which will help to bring peace to communities still divided by violence during five years of civil un
The five men who were taken into custody in relation to the alleged murder of a 49 year old security officer in Savusavu have been charged with murder, robbery with violence and breaking and larceny. Police spokesperson
The Education Minister has expressed his disgust at the alleged indecent assault of two pre-school students by a 69 year old man in Suva on Sunday. Filipe Bole said the high rate of indecent assault on children should s
Fiji is one of two countries in the world with disease free waters ideal for black pearl farming. Senior Principal Fisheries Officer Malakai Tuiloa addressing Taiwanese investors this morning said that following the col
It is really on consumers’ pockets when it comes to eating habits. These are the words of Consumer Council chief executive officer Premila Kumar who said as much as we want people to consume healthy food, consumer
Police are currently questioning a 17 year old Suva student after he allegedly stabbed another student with a compass at the Suva Bus Stand last Friday. Spokesperson Sergeant Atu Sokomuri said this particular incident i
Military officer and Permanent Secretary for Information Major Neumi Leweni has been promoted. It has been confirmed that Neumi Leweni is now a Lieutenant Colonel. Lieutenant Colonel Leweni was promoted yesterday.
The Health Ministry has confirmed that some new graduate nurses will be employed by the ministry soon following the retirement of more than 97 nurses this Thursday. Permanent Secretary Dr Salanieta Saketa said they are
