Water Cuts Continue
Water cuts continue from the greater Kinoya to Suva areas with the Water Department trying to identify the problem with its pipes. Meanwhile, Head teachers and principals of schools along these areas are advised to use
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7 Men Rob Businessman
A major hunt is underway for seven men who robbed a businessman and his family in Dilkusha Housing early this morning. Seven masked men armed with cane knives and pinch bars entered the house and threatened the business
Weather Office Predicts Low Pressure
The Nadi Weather office has predicted a low pressure system to form in the North-West of the country which may bring in a lot of rain for the Northern and Western parts of the country. Director, Rajendra Prasad said ind
Global Financial Crisis May End In 2010-Experts
The Global Financial Crisis may end in early 2010. Former Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Dr Jerry Jordan said the crisis may end in early 2010 however this depends on how fast countries can get their
FICAC Charges Two NLTB Officers
Two NLTB employees have been charged by FICAC with misconduct in public office for allegedly approving payments to a Mataqali without following proper procedure. Seremaia Vueti allegedly approved advanced payments on fo
Housing Authority Takes Projects To West
Housing Authority is also taking its housing project to the Western Division. Chief Executive, Alipate Naiorosui said these projects have been in the pipeline for sometime adding some sites have already been identified.
Pacific Education Ministers Meet in Tonga
The recent Tongan earthquake and the Tsunami warnings issued made it clear that most people did not know what to do or how to respond to such a warning. Principal Disaster Management Officer Aisea Quminakelo said they a
No Tropical Cyclone Threat
There is no threat of a tropical cyclone heading towards the Fiji waters. This message is to the people of Fiji after certain media outlets today said that Tropical Cyclone Jasper which formed in Australia is heading to
Interim Stay Order Imposed On Retirement Age Policy
An interim stay order has been imposed on the implementation of the retirement age policy at 55 years by the Chief Justice Anthony Gates this morning. It has been confirmed that Judge Gates imposed the limited stay orde
Kumar To Challenge Legality Of FICAC
The former Nasinu Mayor Rajeshwar Kumar will continue to challenge the legality of FICAC despite the ruling handed down this morning that the FICAC promulgation is currently valid. Defence counsel Rajendra Chaudhry conf
Attacks linked - Rika
A clear piece of evidence has today been revealed by one of the people whose house and car has been damaged twice by unknown people. Fiji Times Editor-in-Chief Netani Rika, whose home was targeted again on Sunday mornin
Calls Made For Police To Act With Urgency
Calls are now being made for the police and authorities to act with urgency to ensure that the people behind the recent attacks on homes and other property of Netani Rika, Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce, Attar Singh, Akuila Nac
Favoritism says Zinck
It is a clear sign of favoritism. These are the words of unionist Kenneth Zinck who said police inaction towards the latest attacks on him and others show that not enough is being done to protect people. He added he h
Stop allegations - Leweni
People should not make allegations that military personnel are behind the recent attacks on former military officer Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce and Fiji Times Editor in Chief Netani Rika's homes with home-made bombs earl
Amnesty Granted For Overdue Payments
There is some relief for those holding State Agriculture land leases as the interim cabinet has decided to grant an amnesty period of 12 months for all overdue rent payments. The amnesty period will include overdue rent
Education Ministry Monitors water Cuts
The Education Ministry is monitoring water cuts in the Suva-Nausori corridor. The Interim Education Officer Filipe Bole said 15 schools in the Nasinu and Suva areas are badly affected by water cuts today. He said schoo
Man Loss Everything In Fire
A 56 year old man lost everything yesterday after a fire completely destroyed his house in Namau Nabouwalu. According to Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita the five bedroom house vacant at the time o
Youths need to be taken seriously
Youths in this country need to be taken more seriously and listened to. These are the words of Former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi at the launch of the 'Report on Culture and Conflict: Its Implications on You
Blood Service calls for donations
The National Blood Services is calling people with "O positive" blood group to donate blood at the CWM hospital this week. Blood Bank Coordinator Jo Bolaqace said the need for O positive blood type can be used
Hospital faces fuel shortage
Fuel shortage and generator problems faced by the Taveuni Hospital have prompted the Health Ministry to ask police to provide patrolling at the hospital at night. Media Liaison Officer Health Iliesa Tora said the genera