RFMF to appeal Court ruling
The military is likely to appeal Justice Thomas Hickie's decision where he ordered the office of the Army Commander to pay over $65,000 for damages sustained by a Monasavu landowner Senitiki Naqa who was beaten by so
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Govt tightens up on vehicle abuse
If you see government cars dropping off or even picking school children up from school, make sure you report this as civil servants are now being taken to task. The Finance Ministry revealed in the past three months al
Wife of German national questioned
Police are questioning a 31 year old wife of the German national found dead in his home earlier on this week in Sigatoka. Divisional Crime Officer Western SP Vijay Singh has confirmed that the woman was discharged from
Holi unites races
Hindu festival Holi has united the two major races in Ba as they celebrate this occasion together today. Arvind Kumar from Yalalevu said some Fijian youths are also singing the folk songs with the Hindus which shows a c
No objection by Chinese Embassy
The Chinese Embassy in Fiji said it has no objection to Taiwan's non-governmental economic, trade and cultural contacts with Fiji and other countries. This comment came after the Head of the Trade Mission of Taiwan
Store water Tovata residents told
If you live in and around the Tovata area, you will need to continue saving water and using it sparingly until water levels at the Wainibuku Reservoir goes back to normal. The Water Department Eastern and Central reveal
Ba residents frustrated
Residents of Ba are frustrated as a result of frequent water disruptions. A businesswoman from Wailailai said they have had no water from this morning which is affecting their fishing business. She said they have to c
ADB/Forum Sec sign MOU
A memorandum of understanding to help Pacific countries achieve broad-based economic growth, social development and good governance was today signed between the Asian Development Bank and the Pacific Islands Forum Secret
MH Fire cause still not known
The National Fire Authority is yet to establish the cause of fire that completely destroyed the MH Homemaker and Supermarket in Labasa two weeks ago. Acting chief fire officer Tupou Saubuliniyau said they have not recei
Outdated legislations a challenge
The major challenge faced by the Consumer Council is the outdated legislations. These are the words of Consumer Council of Fiji chief executive officer Premila Kumar who said that when legislation is weak, it becomes me
5 million received for flood aid
Fiji has received more than 5 million dollars so far from other countries to help out after the January floods. In the Consolidated Report on the January Flash Floods, it was stated that the total amount of relief assis
Villagers investigated for disrupting network
Officers from the Nadi Police Station are guarding the Digicel transmitter site in Uciwai, Nadi after 12 villagers from Yako entered the site and removed some items yesterday. Assistant Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Soko
Dam construction to create 300 jobs
Close to 300 jobs will be created during the construction of the new Nadarivatu Hydro power station. Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) Chief Executive Hasmukh Patel revealed that at the moment they have about 70 people e
FPSA reacts on retirement age
Keeping those civil servants over the age of 55 on a contract basis does not make sense. This is the reaction from the Fiji Public Service Association (FPSA) General Secretary Rajeshwar Singh after the PSC revealed that
Hindus celebrate festival of colours
Hindus around the country today celebrate the festival of colours, Holi. The Shri Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha General Secretary, Kamal Sharma said Holi is one of the prominent and significant festivals in the Hindu
IG’s support for Earth Hour exciting
It is good to know that those in authority are concerned about Earth Hour. The Communication Manager for WWF Andrea Waqa'montu said the interim government's support has brought in more excitement to their work a
PSC ready to implement policy
The Public Service Commission will now draw up a list of civil servants above the age of 55 who will have to retire over the next few months following the Appeals Court ruling today that the PSC can reduce the retirement
Air Pacific reduces fuel surcharge
National airline Air Pacific has reduced its fuel surcharge from and to Fiji by $20 per flight. Chief Executive Officer John Campbell said that after careful evaluation, they assessed that fuel prices have stabilized al
New surgery commissioned at CWMH
The lives of many pregnant women and their babies are expected to be saved through the commissioning of a new surgery within the Maternity Ward at the CWM Hospital. At the official ceremony this morning, Interim Health
Police await doctor’s approval
Police are awaiting approval from the doctors of the Lautoka Hospital in getting a statement from the 31 year old woman whose husband's body was found in their Sigatoka home. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said they