Dont take credit says FICTU
The Fiji Islands Council of Trade Union says the FPSA's General Secretary should not take credit for the decision reached by the Tribunal to restore civil servants pay back to March 2007. Attar Singh said Rajeshwar
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Police/Military raids seize over $70m in marijuana
The joint Police and Military raids in the higlands of Navosa continues and the estimated street value of the marijuana plants uprooted so far stands at seventy million dollars. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri sa
7s team hoping that weather wont affect teams performance
Digicel Fiji 7s Team Manager, Jope Tuivanuavou is keeping his fingers crossed that the heavy rain currently being experienced in Hong Kong will not affect the team as they take on England this afternoon. Speaking from t
23 villagers in custodyfor alleged attacks
Police have taken 23 villagers of Vanuakula, Rakiraki into custody who allegedly attacked church members of Namara, Saivou and Na-korovou on Thursday and for also allegedly gang raping a 17yr old girl. Police at this st
Ba residents continue to face water disruptions
Residents of Koronubu Ba, are frustrated over having constant water disruptions since January's floods. Resident Kashmindra Singh said they find a lot of difficulties carrying out everyday household chores as there
Earth hour deemed a success
The support was good and it shows that people care about their environment. WWF's Events Coordinator Kim Beddoes said Earth Hour last night was a success adding that a lot of people switched off for an hour all over
Fiji 7s To Meet England In Quarters
The Digicel Fiji 7's team have a tough road ahead in trying to end their 10 year losing streak in the Hong Kong 7's as they will take on England in the 1/4 final. After a 12 all draw against Samoa in their last
Senior police officers sent on leave
Some senior police officers have confirmed receiving a letter from police headquarters stating that they should go on leave from tomorrow. The letter clearly states that the Force is following the court ruling about the
Prevention is better than reaction - Shameema
Instead of reacting we should really be looking at prevention. These are the words of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shameema Ali on the 27 percent increase in the number of reported figures on rape and att
Hours Remain Before Lights Go Off
Three hours to go before lights will go off across the world for Earth Hour, led by Fiji. Last year 50 million people from 370 cities and towns from 35 different countries took part in Earth Hour, this year 1 billion pe
7s team must increase work rate - Pivac
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will have to increase their work rate, if they are to progress into the Cup quarterfinal stages of the Hong Kong 7s tournament. Former Fiji 15's Coach and a man who guided Fiji to win the Me
Police monitor villagers after attack on church members
Police in Rakiraki are closely monitoring the villagers of Vanuakula, Na-Korovou, Namara and Saivou after a group from Vanuakula allegedly attacked church members of Namara, Saivou and Na-korovou on Thursday and also all
PSC Appeal Employment Tribunal decision
The Public Service Commission will appeal the Employment Tribunal's decision which has ordered the government to fully restore the civil servant's paycut to March 2007. Public Service Commission Chairman, Dr Moh
Village head to be questioned about marijuana plantations
Police are expected to question the Turaga-Ni Koro of Vatubalavu in Navosa in relation to the alleged cultivation of Marijuana. Assistant Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri, who is with the soldiers and police team current
Do not leave candles and diyas unattented-NFA
If you intend to use candles or diyas during Earth Hour tonight, please do not leave these unattended. This is the message from Acting Chief Officer, Tupou Saubulinayau who said candles, diyas, tiki torches and bon fire
Lami residents launch Crime prevention project
Residents of Qauia, Waivote, Waimate and Naimawi Street in Lami are trying their best to curb the increase in robbery, house breaking and larceny during the last few months and as a result this morning they launched a Cr
Stab victim in critical condition
A Vunimoli villager is in critical condition after he was allegedly stabbed by his brother this week. The alleged incident took place after the suspect claimed that his younger brother uprooted some cassava from his pla
Civil servants to wait for backpay
Civil servants will have to wait a little longer for the full restoration of their paycut back to March 2007 to actually take place, as their employer wants to appeal the Employment Tribunal decision yesterday. Public S
Thousands to take part in Earth Hour
More than 20,000 people in Fiji will be switching of non essential lights and using candles in an effort to reduce energy consumption and participating in earth hour tonight. WWF's Events Coordinator Kim Beddoes sai
Govt should support youths-Alliance party
The Conservative Alliance party is supporting the call made by the Turaga ni koro of Vatubalavu in the Navosa Province for the government to help their youths. This call comes after the raid on marijuana farms in Navosa