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The Police Commissioners 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 ruling that
It is sweet victory after two years and winning at the Mecca of Sevens in Hong Kong after 10 years last night, makes it extra special. Fiji had not won a tournament since Adelaide 2007 and we have gone through a lot ove
It’s too bad if you did not bet for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team in Hong Kong. Betting was the order of the day for many as Fiji made strong finishes in the games leading up to the final against South Africa in th
Apologize or get sued. The Fiji Public Service Association is threatening legal action after Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions General Secretary Attar Singh earlier claimed that FPSA's General Secretary was takin
The Police have today said that their remand cell blocks are cleaned daily and are hygienic to remand a person. This comes after a remand prisoner who was being kept at the Labasa Police Station cell block hired a taxi
23 villagers of Vanuakula, Rakiraki are expected to appear in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court this afternoon on allegations of assault and rape. Rakiraki Police are now in the process of laying charges against the men.
"A short term pain is a long term gain" Those were the words of Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula to the players in the changing room ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens final against South Africa last nigh
Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula has brought back glory from Hong Kong, a first since 1999, and the Namotomoto native has proved critics wrong as a lot of people had branded Fiji, the quarterfinal specialists. Spea
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team ended their 10 year losing streak at the Hong Kong 7's last night with a close 26-24 win against South Africa. Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said his message to the boys before the final, was
The list of those civil servants 55 years and over to be compiled by the various ministries has not been completed. This has been confirmed by PSC Chair Dr Mohammed Yunus who said he is still waiting for word from the M
People in the education, health, environment and infrastructure sectors are going to get help from nine Japanese volunteers through the Japanese International Corporation Agency Alumni Program. Since the inception of th
A number of people remain in custody and are expected to be charged soon over the $70 million marijuana raid in Navosa. Close to 11 tonnes of marijuana plants were confiscated in the last few days from the highlands of
Police in Taveuni are expected to question three secondary school students who allegedly raped an 18 year old girl on Friday afternoon. The alleged incident is suspected to have happened after the Taveuni Zone meet on F
The Water Supply Department said the rehabilitation work to improve the supply of water along the Suva Nausori corridor is likely to end in 2011. Principal Information Officer Iliesa Sokia said the augmentation work whi
Practice saving energy everyday and don't just wait for Earth Hour. This is the advice from WWF's Event Coordinator Kim Beddoes who said Earth Hour on Saturday night was a success adding that it was encouraging
Fiji 7s team showed a class of its own when they defeated Kenya 24-7 in the Semi final to meet South Africa in the Hong Kong 7s finals. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side showed a lot of improvement from their previous o
Close to 11 tonnes of marijuana plants were confiscated in the last few days from the highlands of Navosa, which now sits at the Navosa Police station. The samples have been sent to Koronivia Research station for analys
Police in Taveuni are expected to question three secondary school students who allegedly raped a 18 year old girl on Friday afternoon. The alleged incident is suspected to have happened after the Taveuni Zone meet on Fr
Police are still questioning the 23 villagers of Vanuakula, Rakiraki who allegedly attacked church members of Namara, Saivou and Na-korovou on Thursday and for also allegedly gang raping a 17yr old girl. The 23 men face
The Water Supply Department say the rehabilitation work to improve the supply of water along the Suva Nausori corridor is likely to end in 2011. Principal Information Officer Iliesa Sokia said the augmentation work whic
