14 shelter on island
Fourteen people are taking shelter at Vatu Vara Island after the boat they were travelling in hit a reef near the island. The fourteen people include four from Birdlife International who were going to study wild bird li
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Yellow Ribbon changes life
A 23 year old prison inmate of Nasinu who was involved in an assault offence which saw him sent to the Nasinu Boys Centre, has earned himself a rugby referee certificate, thanks to the Yellow Ribbon project. Amenatave D
Drop in patient attendance at CWM
The Health Ministry has recorded a lesser and better patient attendance at the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital since it extended the hours of service at its two Health Centres in Nasinu. Media Liaison Officer Healt
25 FIT students receive scholarships
Twenty five FIT students today received scholarships from Vodafone Fiji to cover for tuition and book fees for the duration of their Electrical Engineering course. Vodafone's Manager Cooperate Affairs Shalendra Pras
Put negativity aside
Accept that the electoral system needs to change and the People's Charter is the way forward. That's the clear message to the 18 political party representatives from Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Baini
Navua man guilty of defilement
A Navua man charged with four counts of defiling a fifteen year old girl will be sentenced next Tuesday in the Navua Court. The man was today found guilty by Suva Magistrate Mesake Wakanivonoloa on all charges and has b
IG intimidation not a deterrent
The Movement for Democracy in Fiji stressed that no amount of intimidation and harsh comments from members of the interim government will deter them from their task. Movement Chair Attar Singh said despite the attacks o
Conman jailed
A 23 year old man was today sentenced to three years nine months imprisonment by the Suva Magistrates Court for obtaining money on forged documents. Tomasi Kolinitoga had pleaded guilty to 36 counts of forging documents
Responsibility lies with parents
The food marketing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and the responsibility falls on parents to ensure their children eat properly. Interim Trade Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said with a lot of advertisements
Composting best alternative
You can minimize waste through composting which is environmentally friendly and cheaper. USP's Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development and the Suva City Council have found through a pilot project,
Common ground crucial
You have to give a little and take a little, you cannot have everything. Those are the words of Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase as he said coming to a common ground is the critical point in today's political f
Think of us say citizens
Think of us the people and please work together! That is the word from the ordinary citizens on the streets as the political parties meet with Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama at parliament this mornin
Manhunt on for alleged rapist
A major manhunt is underway in Taveuni to arrest the man who is alleged to have raped a 32 year old foreigner this week. The woman was visiting her relatives in Taveuni when the alleged rape took place. The victim was
3 tropical cyclones expected
The Nadi Weather office has confirmed that at least three tropical cyclones are expected to form near the Fiji group before the end of cyclone season next month. Director Rajendra Prasad said three cyclones formed near
No racial policies says Interim PM
As the second political forum continues at the parliament complex, the interim Prime Minister has made it clear that it will not let any political party push policies based on race. Commodore Frank Bainimarama told us e
TV station to cater for vernacular
A foreign investor together with other private investors will start a new TV station in the Fijian language. Fiji's Ambassador to China Sir James Ah Koy said they are just awaiting the name clearance from the regis
Obesity in Fiji a concern
Fiji is sitting right behind Nauru, Tonga and Samoa on the obesity list and if we are not careful we could become the heaviest people in the South Pacific. Interim Health Minister Neil Sharma speaking at the Launch of W
First Presidential Forum discussion today
Leaders from the various political parties and members of the interim government will today gather at the Parliament Complex to discuss the upcoming Presidential Forum for the first time this year. Military Spokesperson
9 guilty in Rabaka case await sentencing
Nine men of the armed forces will know their fates next week after they were found guilty of manslaughter in Sakiusa Rabaka's death two years ago. Guily are soldiers, Taione Lua, Ulaiasi Radike, Etonia Nadura, Ratun
Man drowns after saving fisherman
A 54-year-old Carpenter of Korovuto, Nadi drowned after rescuing a 20-year-old fisherman who was swept away by strong currents. He managed to save the 20-year-old but could not save himself. He was working when he hear