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A 61 year old former Fiji citizen appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today for defrauding the American government of nine million US dollars between 1995 and last year. Anil Maharaj, who used to reside in Las Vegas,
Despite the global economic downturn, investors have put in interests to buy out the Grand Pacific Hotel project. Chairman of the GPH project Howard Politini said they are now assessing the expressions of interest.
After dedicating his life to educating our children and serving as head-teacher of Marist Brothers Primary School for the last 15 years, David Krishna said it will be sad to give up his passion. 59 year old Krishna is n
Students from eight primary schools and 4 secondary schools voiced their opinions on the topic of "Right to Education" in an oratory contest organized by Save the Children Fiji. One of the participants, a clas
Over 300 civil servants from the Works, Public Utilities and Energy Ministry who are over 55 years will retire next Thursday. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they include workers of the Department of Roads, Water
Navua Police are looking for unknown people who broke into the Wainadoi Police Post and stole 163.8 grams of Marijuana which was locked inside the post officer’s room. A senior officer at the Navua Police Station
The hotel industry should now change its mindset and try to use locally produced items. Those are the words of the newly appointed Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Sada Reddy who said the huge import bill for years
Hoteliers want consistency, quality and quantity in products and foods that are produced locally however this is lacking hence the turn to imported goods. Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association vice president Patric
The Prime Minister and Army Commander was today part of the three other military officers who were awarded medals for various achievements by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo. The investiture ceremony held before President
A 37 year old woman of Vandrai village, Tailevu, drowned while diving for seaweed in the Naselai waters at around 4.30 yesterday afternoon. The woman was diving with some other villagers when she went missing. A search
Police are hunting for three men who robbed a 28 year old payroll clerk of Foods Pacific Limited in broad daylight yesterday. The payroll clerk was on his way to the office from the ANZ bank Lami with $13,000 cash which
With less than five working days left for all those 55 and over to retire, non-governmental organizations want to raise awareness on retirement benefits and its usage. Fiji Council of Social Services Director Hassan Kha
The Consumer Council has welcomed the establishment of a consumer complaints unit within the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Chief Executive Officer Premila Kumar said the Council is happy that RBF is taking on a more active role
Drivers please be warned that you will be booked on the spot if children under the age of eight are found still riding in the front seat. This is the warning from LTA's Media Liaison Officer Ratu Eroni Volavola as t
The Attorney General and Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the Naisoso development project is timely and fits in well with the government's focus on liberating and growing the economy. Sayed-Khaiyum launche
Police are hunting for three men who robbed a 28-year-old payroll clerk of Foods Pacific Limited in broad daylight yesterday. The payroll clerk was on his way to the office from the ANZ bank Lami with $13,000 cash which
The people of Kadavu living in the cities and towns were told to go back to the village and utilise their piece of land. Those were the words of Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council, Ratu Varani Rayawa. Rawaya ple
Commercial banks in Fiji are now preparing to reduce their lending and interest rates as directed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji following the devaluation of the Fiji dollar by 20 percent. Association of Banks in Fiji Pres
The High Courts will not entertain any cases challenging the decision by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to abrogate the 1997 constitution. As the President is yet to appoint any Judges the High Courts remain closed an
Two major tourism projects are expected to start in the Northern Division soon with the Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau (FTIB) now liaising with investors to finalize details of the project. The two projects include th
