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Save the Children Fiji will soon be paying out $112,500 to 26 schools who were affected by the recent flood. Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar said their five weeks programme is coming to an end and the money that
The military has today called on the Coordinator of the Fiji Womens Crisis Centre Shamima Ali to stop getting involved in politics. RFMF Land Force Commander Colonel Pita Driti said Ali should concentrate on tackling th
The National Federation Party is disappointed with the comments of Land Force Commander of the RFMF. Party President, Raman Pratap Singh says Colonel Driti's comments are uncalled for as they have the right under th
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company for Legend FM, FM 96, Viti FM, Radio Sargam and Navtarang continues to stamp its mark in the media industry in Fiji and Papua New Guinea. This after it announced today a r
The Fiji Military Forces has been ordered to pay over $168,000 in compensation to a civilian who was injured by a stray bullet during the height of the attempted mutiny in November 2000. Almost nine years since the even
The largest shareholder in Fiji Holdings Limited (FHL), the Cakaudrove Provincial Council is raising serious concerns on the decision by FHL to buy out the operations of BP South West Pacific. Council Chairman Emitai Bo
Police are waiting for the father of the 16-year-old boy who was found in procession of a gun two weeks ago in Vatuwaqa to return from Iraq to ascertain how he managed to get the weapon into the country. Police Spokespe
With global financial conditions remaining depressed, Fiji's economic activity too remains weak. The latest economic review from the Reserve Bank of Fiji states that the October growth projection of 2.4 percent for
The Land Force Commander of the RFMF is now calling for a period of silence from the politicians and NGOs to ensure that the political forum is successful. Colonel Pita Driti said the political parties and NGOs have to
Police are yet to make a decision on whether or not to set up tents outside the houses of those prominent people who have been attacked recently. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita said the Commissioner is
It’s just few hours away from Hong Kong Sevens and rugby wizard Waisale Serevi is calling on all rugby fans to be a part of earth hour tomorrow. Serevi said saving energy is very important for not only Fiji but th
Fiji students wishing to study in Australia will have access to relevant information as a comprehensive Australian education road show opens at the Tanoa in Suva next week. Eight major Australian education institutions
Plans to construct a water and sewerage treatment plant in Savusavu are well underway however the issue of the availability of land is now the hold up. This has been confirmed by the Water Supply Principal Information O
More business houses, organizations, schools, and individuals have come onboard to support Earth Hour in Fiji tomorrow night including the bottled water company in Yaqara, Fiji Water. The Director of External Affairs fo
It was a dream comes true for 22-year-old Jokim Kitolelei who is one of the recipients of the Japanese Government Scholarship. At a farewell ceremony for the Awardees, Jokim Kitolelei who will be going to Kagoshima Univ
The submissions received on the independence of the Fiji Media Council have not been as clear cut. The report on the review of the Fiji Media Council which has just been released has highlighted that the Council represe
A 33 year old security officer who allegedly stabbed a 17 year old packing boy inside a prominent supermarket in Tamavua has been charged with attempted murder. The alleged incident occurred when the boy was talking to
All areas which have been affected by water cuts for the past few days should now have normal water supply. This is the message from Divisional Water Engineer Sere-i-cokocoko Yanuyanurua who said they have successfully
A joint police and military operation uprooted marijuana plants in the highlands of Navosa with a street value of more than $2million. Manager Major Crime, ASP Luke Navela who is in Navosa has confirmed that four people
Those who have water supply should store water as there is no guarantee when water cuts will occur again. Water disruptions began earlier this week with the collapse of the Laqere Bridge pipes rendering thousands of res
