Murder investigations continue
Police have not ruled out the possibility that more than four people could have been involved in the alleged murder of 49-year-old Sheik Mohammed Hassan on Sunday night in Savusavu. Currently there are four people in P
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Air Pac staff encouraged to take leave
Fiji's international airline is encouraging staff, including pilots, to take accumulated annual leave and are allowing cabin crew to take leave without pay if they wish. This had been confirmed by Air Pacific Chief
2 Bollywood movies expected to be shot in Fiji
Renowned Bollywood directors, producers and artists are expected to shoot two movies in Fiji in the last quarter of this year. The Secretary of Aiysha Music Company of a Fiji Born Pop singer Aiysha Saagar, Neelu Singh s
CFL achieve 96% growth in profit
Communications Fiji Ltd during its Annual General Meeting today highlighted that the organization was able to achieve 96% growth in profit for 2008. The group which comprises of Legend FM, FM 96, Navtarang, Radio Sargam
Issuing of passports to cease on weekends
The issuing of passports by the Department of Immigration on Saturday and Sundays will cease with immediate effect from all its offices. The Director of Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa said the difficulties experienced ear
Export earnings expected to increase
The Agricultural Sector is expected to have an increase in its export earnings this year following the 20 percent devaluation announcement in Fiji's dollar. However, Agriculture Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Richa
Police questioning continue on alleged murder
Police are still questioning four people in relation to the alleged murder of 49yr old Sheik Mohammed Hassan on Sunday night in Savusavu. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said the forth suspect was arres
Fiji/Hong Kong sign agreement
A Confidential Memorandum of Understanding covering the Fiji/Hong Kong Air Services Agreement has been signed between the governments. A Fiji government delegation led by Director Civil Aviation Akuila Waradi successful
Vitogo villagers give submissions
The Native Land Appeals Tribunal led by former Magistrate Aminiasi Katonivualiku is currently taking submissions from the villagers of Vitogo, after chiefly title disputes for the Tui Vitogo title. Ratu Viliame Sovasova
New Fiji govt fully committed
The President's new Fiji Government is fully committed to promoting strong external partnerships and network of allies for better bilateral, regional and multilateral relations for the best interest of Fiji and its p
Over 300 doctors, nurses to retire
More than 300 doctors and nurses will have to retire by next week Thursday, the 30th of April. Health Ministry Spokesperson Ilieasa Tora said while all of these nurses and doctors will lose their jobs under the new reti
4 arrested for alleged murder
Police have managed to arrest the fourth suspect in relation to the alleged murder of 49-year-old Sheik Mohammed Hassan on Sunday night in Savusavu. Assistant Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said another man was a
65 students booked for smoking
In what officials have called a worrying trend, 65 students were booked for smoking in public vehicles during various Zone meets. In a joint operation between the LTA and the Tobacco Control Unit which targeted buses wh
MGM receives earthquake drill equipment
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School became the first school in the country to receive earthquake evacuation drill equipment funded by Japanese based United Nations Centre for Regional Development. Principal DISMAC Officer Pa
Investment desperately needed
Investment levels need to increase to have stable economic growth in Fiji. The newly appointed Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Sada Reddy said investments are desperately needed and he hopes that the devaluation of
Police make second arrest
Police have managed to arrest the second man who allegedly murdered 49 year old security officer Sheik Mohammed Hassan in Naqere, Savusavu, on Sunday night. The man who was arrested in Savusavu is currently being interr
Chief Registrar denies shredding claims
The new Chief Registrar of the High Court Ana Rokomokoti has stressed that court documents are not being shredded. The suggestion that the Chief Registrar has been shredding documents was made by the president of the Fi
Ministry works on replacement strategies
With around 800 teachers expected to retire by the end of this month, the Education Ministry is putting in place strategies to ensure that the quality of education offered in schools is not compromised. The Ministry is
LTA continues with implementation
The Land Transport Authority said they are continuing with the implementation of the recommendations highlighted in the report on the Malaqereqere, Sigatoka, bus fire which claimed the lives of twelve people in August la
Govt to meet price increase of fertilizer
Based on a submission by the Sugar Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, the Government will now meet part of $26.09 per bag increase in the price of fertilizer which increased from $19.50 to $45.59. In a statement, Bai