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The Interim Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma is on a tour of the Northern Division. The Media Liaison Officer for Health, Iliesa Tora said they were at the Savusavu Hospital and Health Centre and will be in Labasa today
There is now more than $6 million in the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Fund earmarked for victims of the January floods. The Prime Minister's Office Accounts Section confirms the total amount, which is inclusi
Police are questioning 2 men who are alleged to have defiled two students yesterday afternoon. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said 34 and 21 year old men took two students of Lautoka to a hotel in Votualevu Nadi
The Housing Authority is now working on relocating the families of Namara settlement to a site just opposite their settlement in Tacirua. Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer, Alipate Naiorosui said they had a meet
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
The Fiji Public Service Association has raised serious concerns on the decision by the PSC to grant a 3% per increase to civil servants earning more than $20,000 a year. At the Suva Branch AGM last night where 1,000 plu
The legal counsel of the eight soldiers convicted to 4 years imprisonment after been found guilty of the death of Sakiusa Rabaka hopes that the soldiers will continue to receive their pay while in prison. Lautoka based
A 2-year-old boy drowned in the sea while playing with his friends in Kiuva, Tailevu yesterday. The boy was last seen leaving the house to play with other kids in the village. His body was later found floating by some
The Conservatorium of Music has seen an increase in the number of youths interested in developing their music talents. Letila Mitchell Fiji Arts Council Director said the School was set up for an outlet for youths and i
5,000 residents of interior parts of Sigatoka are calling on authorities to provide them with bus services after these stopped in their areas. Resident Pratap Chand said areas affected inlcude Nabitu, Lokia, Mid Valley
Some of the fishing grounds from the Vanua of Rewa which was barred for use will be opened during the annual Methodist Church conference. Chairman of the Development Committee in Rewa Pita Tagicakiverata said the island
Fiji Shipping Corporation Ltd will be taking private sectors to the Maritime Provinces. Trade Development Officer Tomi Finau said in its effort to improve opportunities in the islands they have initiated a first ever Mo
$110,000 was used last year to tackle diseases like typhoid, dengue and leptospirosis. Interim Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma said this was the amount spent on identifying the health problems and fighting the outbreak i
The planned reduction of the retirement age in the civil service topped the agenda at the Fiji Public Service Association's (FPSA) Suva branch AGM last night. FPSA General Secretary Rajeshwar Singh told the over 100
A 69-year-old man of Lautoka is under investigation for allegedly raping his 15-year-old granddaughter. The alleged incident took place a few days ago however the matter was reported to police yesterday by the victim
The military is concerned about the increasing number of soldiers that are taken to court especially after eight soldiers were sentenced to four years imprisonment for the death of Sakiusa Rabaka. Military Spokesman Maj
If FIT wants my help, it is available. Those were the words of Former Director Kolineo Meo after he was acquitted of the charge of abuse of office in the High Court yesterday. Meo said if he were to go back to FIT, he
After many criticisms, an association has come out supporting the policy changes made by the Fiji National Provident Fund. The Fiji Retailers Association has welcomed the policy changes and President Himmat Lodhia said
Local airline Pacific Sun believes the infrastructure at most of the airstrips in the outer islands need maintenance. General Manager Manoa Kamikamica said they are working with Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) and the inter
A counsel to the Tribunal which was looking into the removal of former Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki has raised concern on the report released by the Human Rights Institute of the International Bar Association titled Dire
