Vuetaki case adjourned
The abuse of office case against Air Fiji CEO Sialeni Vuetaki has been adjourned till late May after FICAC informed the Magistrates Court this morning of difficulties in bringing the remaining witnesses to court. When t
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Church conference preparations underway
Preparations are underway for the Methodist Church annual conference which will be hosted by the Rewa Province during the second term holiday in August. Chairman of the Development Committee Pita Tagicakiverata said the
Student still hospitalized
A class one student of Ba who was allegedly sodomized by a villager is still admitted at the Lautoka Hospital while the villager is still on the run. The villager who is evading police following the alleged incident is
24 year old bartender drowns
A 24-year-old Bartender of Suva drowned while swimming with his friends in Deuba yesterday. Police said the bartender was drinking with friends from Saturday night until Sunday morning at the beach. His body was locate
No confirmation of a reshuffle
The Chairman of the Public Service Commission has today confirmed that there is no confirmation of a reshuffle of the Permanent Secretaries as the interim Prime Minister has to agree to the changes. Doctor Mohammed Yunu
Plans of building mortuary at Makoi Health Centre
The Health Ministry is looking at building a mortuary at the Makoi Health Centre to cater for the Nasinu area. This has been confirmed by Health PRO Iliesa Tora who said there are some interested sponsors who are willin
Musicians promote fast pace jazz music
Music has a very strong following and no matter what type it is, people are drawn together. The Rythmn Road Program which had seen over 108 American student Musicians visit 89 countries around the world, has seen a grou
Lautoka murder suspect arrested
A man is being interrogated at the Lautoka Police Station for the alleged murder of shopkeeper Prem Narayan over the weekend. The suspect who was evading police after the incident was arrested by the Police Strike Back
Police try to locate stoners
Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said they are doing their best in trying to locate the people behind the attacks on the properties of four prominent figures in Suva recently. The latest incident being, Fiji Island
Boost in health services for Labasa
After almost five years delay, people of Labasa will receive a boost to their health services. Health PRO Iliesa Tora said the new wing of the Labasa Hospital which cost close to $6 million will officially be opened thi
Practice composting and save: SCC
Ratepayers can save more than $2million dollars if they practice composting. This had been confirmed by the Suva City Council (SCC) who said two years ago, the Council collected 24,500 tons of solid waste which cost the
Questions raised on capability of Union
Questions are now being raised on the capability and transparency of the Fiji Taxi Union in controlling membership funds. Union Board Member Rajesh Sharma said that the union is running at a loss and this is not good f
Argument stops Taxi Union AGM
The Fiji Taxi Union Annual General Meeting (AGM) was abruptly stopped this afternoon after an argument started between union members and executives with Police having to be called in. Union Committee Member Rajesh Sharm
FICTU General Secretary’s house stoned
The House of Fiji Islands Council Trade Union General Secretary Attar Singh was stoned at around 3 this morning while the family was asleep. The house located at Kula Street in Samabula, was attacked by a group of unide
Police hand over gun inquiry to RFMF
The Fiji Police Force is no longer investigating the discovery of a hand pistol at Champagnat Vocational School last week. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the investigation has been handed to the Military and
Police hunt alleged murder suspect
Police are still hunting for the man is alleged to have assaulted a 50 year old Lautoka shopkeeper to death in his shop on Friday night. Police say the man has gone into hiding and they are now working with the members
Medical officers to visit outlying islands
In an attempt to lend a helping hand to younger surgeons, a team of 20 medical officers will head out to Levuka next week. The team which will be in the old capital for one week is part of an outreach program by the Hea
Fetus found outside CWMH
A fully formed fetus was found early this morning outside CWM hospital. Police have confirmed the fetus was found inside a handbag by a Security Officer at around 2 this morning, who then alerted the Police. Police ar
Soccer official to be questioned for assault
Labasa Police are expected to question a Labasa soccer Official who allegedly assaulted a spectator during yesterday's league encounter bewteen Labasa and Rewa. The Official is alleged to have punched the spectator
No action against Post Fiji/Telecom
The Post and Telecom Employees Association has decided not to take industrial action against Post Fiji and Telecom Fiji on its members grievances over pay and COLA issues. The Union now said they have now decided to res