PSC defends decision
The Public Service Commission has defended its decision to request civil servants to remain home today despite the cancellation of the tsunami warning at around 8:30 this morning. Outgoing Permanent Secretary for Public
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Public Did Not Heed Tsunami Warning
Police are concerned that many people did not take heed of the tsunami warning this morning. This comes after people were seen gathered near the seawalls in Suva this morning to see if a tsunami would hit Fiji despite s
Civil Servants To Stay Home Despite Tsunami Cancellation
Despite the cancellation of the tsunami warning for Fiji, the Public Service Commission has decided that civil servants should stay at home today. Director Human Resources for PSC, Vincent Raja-Lingam said they have mad
Fiji 7s To Meet England In Quarters
The Digicel Fiji 7's team have a tough road 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 pool g
Van Driver Allegedly Rape Student
A van driver of Lautoka is in police custody for allegedly abducting and raping a 15 year old student yesterday. The student was on her way to school when the driver approached her and told her that he will drop her to
Amnesty Provision Was Never Used-Lawyer
Lautoka lawyer and legal counsel of the eight soldiers convicted to 4 years imprisonment after being found guilty of the death of Sakiusa Rabaka said it was never the intention of the defence to use the amnesty provision
Man’s Body Found In Guest House
Police are investigating the death of a 48 year old man whose body was found in a guest house along Rewa Street yesterday. The man checked in with a young girl yesterday however the girl left alone after sometime. The
IBA Flawed-Judiciary
The Judiciary in Fiji has labelled the International Bar Associations report on the Judiciary in Fiji as being flawed in methodology and issues which demonstrate false deductions. In a statement this afternoon, the Fij
Flooded Mines Cause Setbacks At Vatukoula
The Vatukoula gold mines are facing major difficulties in getting operations back on track as all the mine shafts remain flooded. General Manager Burt Leatly told Fijivillage that it will take months to clear out all th
Tsunami Warning Cancelled
THE TSUNAMI WARNING AND/OR WATCH ISSUED BY THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER IS NOW CANCELLED FOR TONGA / NIUE / KERMADEC IS / AMERICAN SAMOA / SAMOA / WALLIS-FUTUNA / FIJI THIS BULLETIN IS ISSUED AS ADVICE TO GOVER
International Flights To Resume From Nausori Airport
Following the over $4 million expansion of the Savusavu Aiport, the Interim Government is now looking at expanding the Nausori Airport to be able to cater for international flights. Interim Tourism Minister, Aiyaz Sayed
Former Fiji Citizen Jailed For Assault in Australia
A Former Fiji citizen was been jailed for three years by the Brisbane District court yesterday after being found guilty of causing grievous harm on a 28 year old man. 30 year old Sitiveni Kabulevu Cakacaka pleaded guilt
Tsunami Warning In Force For Fiji
A tsunami warning is now in force for the Fiji group after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga this morning. The Mineral resources department confirms that the warning will remain in place until the
Investors Confident In Fiji Economy
Despite the global economic climate two investors have full confidence in the Fiji economy and have already pumped in $14 million off $140 million into its integrated residential and hotel project in Wainadoi. The proje
FPSA Latest Annual Report
While recording a significant increase in subscriptions, the Fiji Public Service Association recorded a net deficit of $70,000 for last year, before the inclusion of the building account. The FPSA received just over 682
Businessman Calls For Harsher Sentences
A 52 year businessman Azad Prakash who was terrorised in his home last night is calling on the authorities to impose harsher sentences for those found guilty of robbery with violence. Prakash said even though he is 52 y
Auditor General Resigns
The Auditor General Eroni Vatuloka has resigned after nine years in office. The Office of the Auditor General confirms that Vatuloka has accepted a postition with the Asian Development Bank as coordinator of a project c
55-Year Retirement Age Policy Includes All Civil Servants-PSC
The Public Service Commission has today confirmed that the 55 year retirement age policy includes all the civil servants and members of the disciplined forces. Doctor Mohammed Yunus said steps are now being taken to con
Virgin Blue Announces Another Major Route
With close to 100 000 Australian passengers bound for Fiji in 2008, Virgin Blue has announced another major route into the country that is expected to bring in over 20,000 more visitors. Interim Tourism Minister, Aiyaz
Family Terrorised In BA
Police are looking for five men who terrorised a family in Varandoli Ba last night. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri says the men forced their way into the house and threatened the family with knives and stole cas