CCF to act as intervener
The CCF has been granted permission to act as an intervener in the Qarase vs Bainimarama appeal case after a last minute application this morning by the CCF. Solicitor General Christopher Pryde strongly objected to the
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Financial problems main reason for dropouts
The Education Ministry revealed that a 2008 research conducted at the Nabua Matua Programme had showed that a major factor in the number of school dropouts was attributed to financial problems. Minister Filipe Bole said
Fake notes emerge again
Members of the public are asked to be vigilant when dealing with cash, as fake notes have again emerged. Two fake $50 notes were discovered by a Hot Bread cashier in Nausori yesterday. More than 10 fake notes have been
Party hopeful of forum invitation
The new National Youth Party is hopeful that they will be invited to participate in the Political Dialogue forum. Leader Nayago Damu Korovou said party which is formed by concerned youths of Nasinu believes youth relate
Appeal to be launched soon: Dr Yunus
Before the week is out, a decision will be made on when an appeal will be lodged against the Employment Tribunal's decision for the four percent paycut to be restored from March 2007. This has been confirmed by PSC
Schools request for more assistance
Two months have passed since the January floods and Save the Children Fiji are still getting requests for more assistance. Chief Executive, Chandra Shekhar said they have received requests from 38 schools who need help
Marijuana Cultivation Alternative Needed
Calls have been made to the interim government to look for another alternative source of income to replace marijuana cultivation in the interior of Navosa. Businessman and Conservative Alliance Party rep, Ropate Sivo sa
Man Dies In Road Accident
The road death toll is now 11 compared to 15 for the same period last year after a man died in an accident in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon. Police are expected to question the driver of the water truck which veered off
Verebasaga Murder Trial Continues Today
The murder trial of Nakaulevu villager, Nimilote Verebasaga continues this morning in the Suva High court after a ruling yesterday by Justice Daniel Gounder that the soldier involved, Malakai Vuniwawa would not be covere
Retirement Age Letters Sent According To Ruling-Police
The Police Commissioner’s Office has today clarified that letters sent to those Police Officers who have passed the age of 55 and those who will retire soon, was done in accordance with the Fiji Court of Appeal rul
Cancer Toll Free Line Launched
Cancer patients admitted in Colonial War Memorial Hospital can now raise their concern by using the new cancer toll free number star3001 (*3001) which was launched at the Hospital by Telecom Fiji Limited. TFL's firs
Bollywood Finally Coming To Town
Bollywood is finally coming to town. After years of work, Fiji Audio Visual Commission's Marketing Manager, Florence Swamy confirms that Bollywood directors have major plans in store for Fiji. Swamy said locals
Soldier not covered by immunity
Immunity is not covered for the soldier who is charged with the murder of Tailevu villager Nimilote Verebasaga. High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder delivered the ruling this afternoon saying that soldier Maika Vuniw
Criticisms motivated team
Many had written off the Digicel Fiji Sevens team before they left for Hong Kong and that was used as a motivating factor by coach Iliesa Tanivula to ensure that the boys prove themselves to the nation. Speaking to irb.
Bonus Time
It is bonus time for the players. The sponsors of the National Sevens team, Digicel, confirmed that additional rewards are in the pipeline for the victorious team. Digicel Fiji CEO John Delves said the incentive progra
Bainimarama congratulates 7s team
From New Delhi, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama congratulated the Digicel Fiji Sevens team for ending their 10 year drought in Hong Kong. Bainimarama said the win brings pride for Fiji and all her cit
Nadi to organize celebration
The Nadi Town Council is gearing up to organize a big celebration for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team for winning the Hong Kong Sevens. Administrator for Nadi and Sigatoka, Aisea Tudraki said he will meet with his manageme
24 villagers in court
The 24 villagers of Vanuakula, Rakiraki, appeared in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court this afternoon who allegedly attacked church members of Namara, Saivou and Nakorovou on Thursday last week. All 24 are facing charges o
Guilty plea for drug cultivators
Three men charged with cultivating marijuana and being in possession of marijuana today pleaded guilty in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court. The three were arrested following the recent raid in Navosa. 20 year old Apolosi
Acquisition going ahead-FHL
As criticism continues to mount from various provincial councils, Fijian Holdings Limited has confirmed that the acquisition of BP South West Pacific is going ahead and settlement is expected to happen in a few weeks onc