Police hunt rape suspect
Labasa police are looking for a suspect who allegedly raped a 32 year old foreigner on Monday night. Divisional Crime Officer Northern ASP Luke Rawalai said the woman was alone at home when the suspect entered the house
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New mortuary for Nasinu
There would be some relief for Nasinu residents with plans to construct a mortuary in the area. This was confirmed by the Nasinu Town Administrator Meli Bogileka after meeting with the officials from the Health Ministry
IG supports Earth Hour
The interim government is supporting the Earth Hour which will be celebrated on the 28th of this month from 8.30pm for an hour organized by the World Wildlife Fund South Pacific. The Permanent Secretary in the Prime Min
Investigations continue against media outlets
Police are still investigating the case where two media outlets were yesterday issued search warrants. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said this action was taken against Fiji One and Fiji Times after a letter was aired o
Appeals Court rules in favour of PSC
The Fiji Court of Appeal has today ruled in favour of the Public Service Commission to reduce the retirement age from 60 to 55. The three judges, Justice John Byrne, Justice Andrew Bruce and Justice Izaz Khan, have also
FEA looks at ways to increase revenue
After signing a US$150 million deal with the Chinese Development Bank last night, the Fiji Electricity will now look at ways to increase their revenue in order to help pay the loan. Chief Executive of the Authority Hasm
Threats still being investigated
Police are still investigating threats made against the Fiji Rugby Union management and team by the members of the public, after the Digicel Fiji Sevens team lost in the Rugby World Cup Sevens last weekend. Spokesperson
British govt always ready: Cpt Zaman
The British Government will always be ready to assist the families of the Fijians employed under the British Army because of their commitment. British Army Support Officer Captain Roy Zaman who donated office equipment
Our doors are open: Prakash
Our doors are always open and I will always be willing to listen. These are the words of the Special Administrator for Suva and Lami, Vijendra Prakash who said ever since taking office their policy on dealing with squat
Employee numbers drop for one domestic airline
The number of employees for one of the domestic airlines has decreased over the months with flights also scrapped to most places in the outer islands. Transport Workers Union General Secretary Kamlesh Kumar said right n
Nasinu residents to face water cuts
Residents of the greater Nasinu area are expected to face water disruptions throughout today as the Public Works Department has shutdown the Tovata Water system which supplies water to these areas. Spokesperson Maika Na
7 sites with potential for oil
The Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau continues to receive applications from interested parties to explore sites around the country for oil and other natural gases. FTIB Chairman Francis Narayan confirmed that based on i
Be aware says Naupoto
The whole system of getting a permit using middlemen invites corruption. Those are the words of Immigration Director Viliame Naupoto when highlighting one of the problems his office faces with reference to corruption.
Sacrifices needed says Interim PM
Everything is going to be OK if Fiji sacrifices enough and gets done what needs to be done. That is the advice from interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama after the ultimatum given by the Pacific Island Lead
Murder investigations continue
The 31-year-old wife of the 63-year-old German National, whose body was found inside his house in Sigatoka, is still admitted in a critical condition at the Lautoka hospital. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confir
Overseas donors needed for rehabilitation
Funding for the rehabilitation work following January's floods will be sought from overseas donors. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for National Planning Peter Wise who said the amount needed for
$150M deal signed for Hydro Dam
Fiji Electricity Authority and the Chinese Development Bank have finally put pen to paper and signed the $150 million deal that will see the starting off of the Nadarivatu Hydro Dam. FEA chief Executive Hasmukh Patel re
Lautoka bus fire investigations continue
The Bus Fire at Lovu Lautoka yesterday morning started from the Engine compartment. The Corporate Affairs Officer of the National Fire Authority, Mileta Ting said the Lautoka General Transport Bus was carrying over 60 s
Cabinet approves 20 scholarships
Cabinet has approved the award of 20 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery scholarships to the University of Fiji. The decision was based on a submission by the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama
Leaving out SDL not a good move
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is hoping that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is not serious about his threat to leave the SDL out of this Friday’s Forum of political parties. Qarase said