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A Taiwanese Trade Delegation is currently in the country doing a feasibility study on how they can set up new businesses in the various sectors in Fiji. Minister for Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum met with the heads of vario
An International Public Health Emergency on the Swine Flu has been declared by the World Health Organisation on the reported cases of the virus from Mexico and North America. Mexico had earlier said 149 deaths is believ
The Quarantine Department is now actively looking into the importation of pork products from New Zealand after the deadly swine virus was detected in New Zealand. Director Quarantine Hiangi Forete said the department wi
His name stands out in the Coca-Cola Games record books as the only athlete who has set a national record and also has 3 records in the different grades. FM96 breakfast show host Antonio Rahiman has achieved a result th
Despite the trading difficulties Fiji's international airline is currently facing, they are confident that freight opportunities can be generated via the new Hong Kong route for export cargoes from Fiji and import go
Police will monitor the situation at the National Stadium as three days remain for the Coca Cola Games. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said police security will be tight and people could be taken to task if they
If you have traveled abroad recently and have picked up a fever than, you need to seek medical help immediately in light of the swine flu virus. Stakeholders in the Health sector say the spread of the deadly swine flu v
Sending our workers home will be the last option. Those were the sentiments of Air Pacific Chief Executive John Campbell about flight operations which are currently seeing a reduction in flights, working hours and the e
Police confirmed the General Secretary of the Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party Iliesa Duvuloco and five others are still in police custody since yesterday for allegedly distributing pamphlets that breached the Public Em
Police search and rescue are looking for a 30-year-old farmer who is believed to have been swept away by strong currents in Sigatoka yesterday. The farmer of Nawamagi was diving for fresh water mussels and when he disap
The General Secretary of the Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party Iliesa Duvuloco and five others have been taken into police custody for allegedly distributing pamphlets that breach the Public Emergency Regulation (PER).
The Ministry of Health in conjunction with the World Health Organization is monitoring the outbreak of the new deadly swine flu virus. With two possible cases of swine flu reported in New Zealand, the Ministry said ther
The Education Ministry is yet to formally inform all teachers above the age of 55 years that they will have to vacate office by this Thursday. It has been confirmed that the Ministry heads are currently meeting with the
Some good news for the local rice industry as two Australian investors have shown interest in starting large scale rice farming in Dreketi. Initial talks have now started between the investors and the Fiji Trade and Inv
Leading dalo exporter Sam Foy said that farmers should expect an increase in the price of dalo in the near future after the devaluation of the Fiji dollar to 20 percent. Foy said he expects to discuss the issue with var
The price of fuel is expected to increase within the next few weeks. Based on the devaluation of the Fiji dollar by 20 percent, there is a likelihood that the price of diesel, unleaded fuel, pre-mix and kerosene will i
A former citizen of Fiji who allegedly defrauded the American Government of 9 million US dollars between 1995 and last year was today granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. DPP Lawyer Ana Tuikatei objected to the b
Police are expected to lay charges against the five suspects later today who allegedly murdered a 49-year-old Sheikh Mohammed Hasan in Savusavu last Sunday. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed saying the suspects
A dream project is soon about to come true for a successful Non-government organization which has been operating from different venues including a garage for the past seven years. FRIENDS Program Co-ordinator Sandhya Na
The Prices and Incomes Board has issued notices to a number of traders to provide documents to clarify that they are selling their products at a reasonable price. Acting Secretary Lucy Naimawi said the issuing of 14 day
