Ba plans Youth Day celebrations
Despite National Youth Day celebrations been cancelled by so many organizers due to the tsunami warnings received yesterday, the province of Ba’s plans are underway on how to celebrate the day. Jone Baravilala R
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Fake notes a concern
Police are seriously concerned about the discovery of fake notes in various parts of the country. In the latest incident, two $50 fake notes were discovered in separate incidents yesterday in Rakiraki and Suva. Police
Military questions Kinivuwai
The National Director of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Peceli Kinivuwai was questioned by military officials on the allegation of plotting against the Interim Government. Kinivuwai said that SDL will be always
New policies to improve infrastructure
With International Water day celebrated around the country tomorrow, the Ministry of Works is working to fix pipe lines in place for the past few years. Ministry spokeswoman Sainiana Waqainabete said their supply networ
Pump failure causes water problems
A pump failure has seen water problems faced by those staying in Valelevu, Caubati, Tovata, Makoi and Cunningham. Divisional Water Engineer Sereicokoko Yanuyanurua said the pump failed last night and at the moment they
FTIB has new GM
The Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau has a new General Manager. Tupou Raturaga, who has been a Counselor for Fiji's Embassy in Brussels since 2004, said her intention is to support the Interim Government'
Acting A-G has not received any report
The Acting Auditor General said he has not received any report regarding the Army Commander's payout as well as other investigations into the military. Tevita Bolavanua said Eroni Vatuloka will meet with him next we
Students get fees paid
Thirty students from Sigatoka Methodist Primary School can now enjoy the rest of the school year without thinking of being sent home after Colonial National Bank paid their fees. School head-teacher Sovita Nagatagata sa
2 arrested for Ba robbery
Police have arrested two people in relation to the $44,000 robbery in Varandoli, Ba, on Wednesday night. About 40 percent of the loot has also been recovered by police. According to police, they have the identity of t
Comments against former PNG PM condemned
The Fiji Labour Party has condemned comments made against former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu, which led to him resigning as a nominee for the chair of the President's Political Dialogue Forum.
Ministries directed to cut expenses
All government departments and ministries have been directed by the Finance Ministry to cut all expenses by 50 percent, but staffing will not be affected. At the Fiji Public Service Association Suva branch AGM earlier t
Dr Yunus No Longer SDL Member
The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Doctor Mohammed Yunus has today stressed that he is no longer a member of the SDL management board. Doctor Yunus said he has not been contacted by the SDL for some time an
Dept to improve warning system
The Mineral Resources Department is trying to improve on early warning systems on tsunamis if warnings are to be issued outside office hours. Senior seismologist Lasarusa Vuetibau said the current arrangements is that t
Police discover fake notes
Police have raised concern on the number of fake notes circulating in the country. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said Police have discovered $20, $50 and $100 dollar bills which have the same serial numbers. Po
Two charged with defilement of girls
Two men of Lautoka charged with the defilement of two girls under the age of 16 pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Eparama Rokoika at the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. The two were given bail with a sum of $500 on
Raniga’s visit to India
The most proud and memorable moment of my visit to India was going to the sites where Oscar Award winning movie, Slum Dog Millionaire was shot. These are the words of Suva resident, Nitesh Raniga who accompanied his 54
Police officers hospitalized
Three policemen are in a critical condition at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital after an accident last night. According to the Police spokesperson Ema Mua the policemen were returning from a church service which was h
No chargers laid yet on bus fire incident
More than six months have passed since the tragic accident in Malaqereqere Sigatoka which claimed the lives of 12 people. However, no charges have been laid. Director Traffic SSP Ramend Raj said a team of Police Office
Air Pac called on to reduce fares
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on Air Pacific to further reduce its fares after significant reductions in fuel prices. Council CEO Premila Kumar said Air Pacific has reduced its fuel surcharge by $20, but it st
National Youth Day Celebrations postponed
All National Youth Day celebrations around the country have been postponed as a result of the Tsunami warning issued early this morning. Interim Youth Minister Filipe Bole in a statement today revealed all celebrations