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The National Federation Party is alarmed with the threats by the Military Land Force Commander Colonel Pita Driti that he can get the SDL, NFP and some NGO's excluded from the political forum if they continue to atta
Thousands of Hindus around the country have started celebrating the birth of Lord Rama or Ram Naumi today. A resident of Tabia in Labasa, Brijesh Chand said people of all races come together to celebrate this occasion i
We are just one day away from celebrating Earth Hour in Fiji and many organisations, hotels and town and city councils are gearing up for the event. The General Manager for Accor Group of Hotels, Rhys (as in ris) Challe
The Military's Land Force Commander stressed that he can get the SDL, NFP and some NGOs excluded from the political forum if they continue to attack the RFMF and the interim government. Colonel Pita Driti said there
Water supply in the affected areas in central Suva and surrounding areas is not expected to normalize until the end of next week. Water Supply spokesperson Central/Eastern Maika Nagalu said people living in Brown Street
Despite having regular checks on the Laqere Bridge pipes which has been around for the last 20 years, the Water Department said the pipes collapsed earlier than expected which resulted in thousands of people suffering wa
The Fiji Retailers Association is concerned that businesses are losing out on customers and staff due to the current water problem. President Himmat Lodhia said the water disruptions are now becoming a worrying thing fo
The Ministry of Health has today confirmed that residents facing water cuts should take extra precaution in boiling drinking water as the number of diarrhea cases has increased. Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said that from
High Court Judge Daniel Gounder will deliver his ruling next Monday on the validity of the immunity promulgation after soldier Maika Vuniwawa's lawyer Haroon Ali Shah made a submission in court this morning that the
While many businesses houses said they are being affected by the water cuts, at least one of the leading banks Colonial National Bank said the water problems over the last few days have not caused them much disruption.
A 33-year-old security officer is expected to be charged later today after he allegedly stabbed a 17-year-old boy at a supermarket in Samabula on Tuesday night. The victim and suspect were working in the same supermarke
A new counseling programme has been implemented to the inmates of Naboro Maximum and Minimum prison by the Apostle Gospel Outreach Church in Suva. Church spokesperson Jokatama Bola said that the programme is one of thei
A new political party has been formed by some concerned youths of Nasinu. Nayago-Damu Korovou, leader of National Youth Party said many youth related issues are yet to be addressed. He is an Education Administrator at
Business houses are suffering a lot due to current water disruptions. These are the words of the President of the Fiji Employers Federation, Dixon Seeto who said he has received a lot of calls from the Federation member
Please boil all drinking water to prevent yourself from getting sick. This is the message from the Health Ministry to residents in the Central Division who are facing water cuts. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora issue
In these trying times, saving a dollar a day and making personal sacrifices is helping change the lives of the women of the Tovata Womens club. Club member Nanise Vuanicau said they make and sell mats, cakes and other i
Police have laid charges on a 16 year old girl for giving wrong information to a police officer. Police spokesperson Western Wame Bautolu said the girl gave wrong information claiming she was raped by her 28 year old st
There has been a 27 percent increase in the number of reported cases of rape and attempted rape. Figures released by the Fiji Police show that there were 21 reported cases of rape in January this year compared to 12 in
A 45 year old woman of Lautoka is admitted in hospital after a 19 year old girl allegedly threw a basin of hot water on her. The woman sustained 50 percent burns and is in critical condition. The alleged incident took
The Housing Authority will be carrying out a market survey to determine the kind of development they have to undertake. Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer Alipate Naiorosui said apart from looking at the developm
