Banks support RBF decision
The Association of Banks in Fiji stresses that there is a need to maintain foreign reserves at an adequate level. Chairman of the Association, Westpac General Manager John Cashmore said all local commercial banks strong
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Farmer’s body found floating
Police are investigating the death of a 38 year old farmer whose body was found floating in Batanikama yesterday. According to Police, the deceased went to his farm but failed to return home after which a search was con
RBF tightens exchange controls
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has tightened exchange controls with immediate effect. Deputy RBF Governor, Sada Reddy said this move is in line with one of the bank's core objectives of safeguarding our foreign reserves.
Major manhunt underway
The Managing Director of a Petroleum company whose service station was robbed this morning in Namaka, Nadi has raised concern that service station robberies have now become an everyday norm. Vijay Kumar, the Managing Di
Air Fiji make alternative arrangement
Local airline, Air Fiji today made alternative arrangement with Pacific Sun to transport passengers to their respective destinations after they were stranded as there were no flights available yesterday. It has been con
3 flat house destroyed by fire
Savusavu Police and Fire Investigators are investigating the fire that completely destroyed a three flat house yesterday. The fire started around 1pm that belonged to 68 year old man who was not home at the time of inci
Occasional showers expected
More occasional showers are expected for Southern and Eastern parts of group as a trough of low pressure remains slow moving to the South of Fiji. Nadi Weather office Director, Rajendra Prasad said moderate to fresh Eas
Safe driving should continue-NRSC
If you're a driver, thank you for driving safe over the weekend however this should continue said the National Road Safety Council. Director Akapusi Tuifagalele said their Easter break operations proved a success ho
Coke Games preparations continue
If the need arises then we will apply for a permit to hold the games. Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Coca Cola Games, Vuli Waqa said they understand the Public Emergency Regulation (PER) is in place which p
Fuel import costs at $1.2 billion
Importing fuel has so far cost Fiji $1.2 billion in the last year and to reduce these costs, alternatives like bio-fuel will now be looked at. Energy Department Director Bio-fuel Iferemi Dau said the transport sector co
Concerns raised on Air Fiji services
Concerns are being raised on the poor service provided by local airline, Air Fiji. Passengers travelling to and from Labasa to Nausori were stranded and frustrated yesterday as there were no flights available however pe
Ask for bus tickets or face penalty
Remember to ask for your bus tickets once you have boarded a bus and have paid your bus fare. This comes after concerns that passengers do not demand for bus tickets once they have boarded the bus or the drivers fail to
Use discretion when writing stories
Use your discretion when writing stories. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information Neumi Leweni said that with the Public Emergency Regulation (PER) in place, news directors and journalist should draw the li
Tourism Fiji faces tough challenge
Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong believes the biggest challenge they will face in the next few months, is to try to maintain the confidence of visitors, that Fiji is still the best place to spend their holidays. Wong
Old GPH building escapes fire
Quick action by National Fire Authority (NFA) today saved the old GPH building from being completely burnt down as fire fighters were able to contain the fire from spreading. Manager Corporate Affairs Mileta Ting told F
Police investigate fire
Lautoka Police are investigating a fire that completely destroyed a timber corrugated iron house at Lovu, Lautoka last night. Divisional Crime Officer ASP Luke Rawalai said the fire started around 7.30pm and destroyed t
Plans in place to purchase water trucks
The Water Supply Department has plans in place to purchase its own water trucks. This has been revealed by Senior Information Officer Iliesa Sokia who said at the moment they do not have proper water carting trucks in t
Woman jumps out of minivan
A 32-year-old woman is now admitted at the Nadi hospital following injuries she received after jumping out of a minivan. Divisional Crime Officer ASP Luke Rawalai said the woman who was returning home after work, got in
No need for discussions
The Permanent Secretary for Information Major Neumi Leweni has revealed that it will be no use to sit down with the Fiji Media Council and discuss the presence of Ministry of Information officers and police officers at m
Broadcast pro-Fiji news-Sayed-Khaiyum
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said all that the President's interim government wants is all media organizations in the country to publish or broadcast news which is pro-Fiji. The call comes after the Ministry