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Millions of dollars is being spent to further develop the Taunovo Bay Resort and Spa. Chief Executive, Mitch Hagerman says they are building a new, larger and improved Central Resort Complex called the Taunovo Beach clu
The Fiji Arts Council is still waiting for the interim government to come up with more plans for the Pacific Youth Festival, so they can finalise their preparations. Director Letila Mitchel said as part of the Organizin
A 37 year old Fiji born plumber is on trial for the murder of a 16 month old baby in the High Court in Auckland. Abinesh Kumar Sharma has been charged with the murder of Sachin Dhani in June 2007, and he is alleged to h
The eight soldiers and police officer who assaulted 19 year old Nadi resident Sakiusa Rabaka, which resulted in his death, have each received a 4 year prison sentence. Lautoka High Court judge Justice Daniel Gounder se
One of the board members of the Fiji National Provident Fund has today called on people to think carefully before criticizing the stopping of some partial FNPF withdrawals by members. Employers' representative on th
A 38 year old farmer charged with one count of murder, one count of assault, one count of robbery with violence and one count of resisting arrest was today denied bail by the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Epeli Uluikaroro,
The people of Lami facing water disruptions from the past week are expected to have normal water supply from tonight. Media liaison officer for the Water Supply Department Maika Nagalu said engineers are currently chang
A Navua man who has been found guilty of four counts of defilement wants a lenient sentence from the courts. The 24 year old married man who defiled a 16 year old girl appeared before Magistrate Mesake Wakanivonoloa tod
Those nearing the age of 55 are disappointed with the retirement age that has been confirmed by the court last week. However, they said they have no option but to go with the decision. This is what some of the civil se
Vunidawa police are currently questioning a 22 year old man of Lomaivuna, Naitasiri, who allegedly defiled a fifteen year old student earlier this month. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man was taken into
The Fiji Teachers Union is calling on the Fiji National Provident Fund to relook into its new policies for the benefit of its members. General Secretary Agni Deo Singh said the FNPF should derive a formula whereby its m
A 23 year old charged with act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, appeared in the Nausori Court this morning who allegedly hacked his friend over the weekend. The court heard that Peniasi Roko was drinking menth
Suva lawyer Akuila Naco has not received any word from police in relation to the damages sustained on his vehicle last month. Naco whose vehicles’ rear glass was stoned said life must go on while police do their w
It is good that talks between the political parties have resumed. These are the sentiments of Pacific Islands Forum chair and Niue Premier Toke Talagi on the Political Leaders Dialogue Forum which was held last Friday w
Demand for your bus tickets to make sure you are paying the right bus fare. This is after the Land Transport Authority in their monthly operation booked 17 bus drivers for not issue tickets to their passengers. Media o
The eight soldiers and one police officer who assaulted 19 year old Nadi resident Sakiusa Rabaka, which resulted in his death, will be sentenced this afternoon. This morning Fiji Military Force Land Force Commander Colo
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has today stressed that elections can be held in Fiji within six months under the current system and we can meet the deadlines set by the Commonwealth and the Pacific Islands Forum.
Get ready for Fiji to be suspended from the Commonwealth and the Pacific Islands Forum later this year because elections will not be held this year. Those were the words of former Prime Minister and SVT Leader Sitiveni
As a Fiji National Provident Fund member you may now be asking, why we need to pay $20 for every withdrawal of our own money as announced by the Board yesterday? Fund Chief Executive Aisake Taito explained that the cost
The Consumer Council of Fiji has called on the Fiji National Provident Fund to stop not acting like commercial banks and charge fees from its members for services. Council CEO Premila Kumar questions the benefit to memb
