Editor’s vehicle damaged
The vehicle belonging to the Fiji Times Editor-In-Chief Netani Rika was damaged by some unknown people early this morning at his home. Speaking to Fijivillage, Rika said he was sleeping at around quarter past two this m
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Stop criticisms - Driti
The Land Force Commander of the RFMF Colonel Pita Driti has suggested to former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and SDL spokesperson Ted Young to refrain from criticizing the Fiji Military Force. Colonel Driti said apart
German national’s body discovered
Police are investigating the death of a 63 year old German national whose partly decomposed body was discovered inside his house yesterday at Korotogo, Sigatoka. Assistant police spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita sai
Police investigate bus fire
Police are now working with officers from the Land Transport Authority to determine the cause of the fire which destroyed a bus in Field 40, Lautoka, this morning. Director Traffic Control SSP Ramend Raj has confirmed t
Narayan withdraws resignation
Fiji Trade and Investment Board chairman Francis Narayan has withdrawn his resignation after he had informed the interim government of his intentions to step aside last Thursday. Narayan said there was some misunderstan
Fijians in BA not affected by recession
More than 2000 Fiji citizens employed under the British Army will not be affected by the global recession experienced throughout the major economies in the world. That is the comment made by the British Army Support Off
Fiji to watch historic documentary
Fiji is going to watch a historic documentary on the Queen's visit to the Pacific in 1953 which had a segment shot in the country. Fiji Audio Visual Commission chairperson Sharon Smith-Johns said they are pleased to
Concerns raised over state of school
With over 85 students with cerebral palsy and other special needs registered at the Hilton Special School, concern is now being raised on the safety of the students due to the bad state of the school. Founder of the sch
Lightning claims life
A 53 year old man of Namau, Ba, lost his life on his farm on Saturday after he was struck by lightning. According to police, the man went to his farm on Saturday but failed to return home. A search was conducted and h
Con man pleads guilty
A 24 year old man today pleaded guilty to 47 separate counts of larceny, forgery, impersonation and obtaining money by false pretenses in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. The court heard that Tomasi Kaukitoga fr
Taskforce goes through report
The taskforce responsible for overseeing the rehabilitation work following January's floods met last week to go through the consolidated report approved by cabinet to see how the work will be implemented. National P
Rae shocked with Bainimarama comment
National Federation Party general secretary Pramod Rae is shocked over the Interim Prime Minister's comment that he may not be invited into this Friday's Political Forum. Rae confirmed that he received a call fr
Residents told to store water
Cunningham, Tovata, Tuirara, Makoi, Valelevu, New Town, Tacirua and Caubati residents are asked to start storing water as there will be water cuts due to low water levels at the Wainibuka Reservoir. Water Department Cen
Passengers escape bus fire unhurt
Officers from the Land Transport Authority together with the National Fire Authority are investigating the cause of fire which completely destroyed a bus in Lautoka this morning. LTA's Divisional Manager Western Div
School waives fees as assistance
The head teacher of the Talaiya Muslim Primary School in Ba said they would welcome any assistance given to the students who are facing difficulties. Head teacher Imtaj Mohammad said they have been providing lunch to th
Ensure taxi metres are on: LTA
The travelling public must ensure that taxi drivers turn on their meters when they are using their services. This is the advice from Land Transport Authority's Spokesperson Ratu Eroni Volavola following reports fro
Oral health campaign begins
Almost 90 percent of 6 year olds have teeth problems. This has been revealed by Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora as today marks the beginning of the Oral Health Campaign by the Health Ministry in trying to promo
SDL/NFP leaders unlikely to attend forum
The Political Dialogue Forum is expected to take place this Friday with the likely exclusion of two political party leaders as the Interim Prime Minister is disappointed with their public comments. Commodore Frank Baini
Student/fisherman latest drown victims
A Primary School student and a fisherman are the latest victims of drowning. Assistant Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed that a 13yr old student of Namatakula, Sigatoka drowned while he was out fishing
Fiji chosen as it is the hub: UN
The United Nations has identified Fiji as part of five African Caribbean and Pacific countries to assist in terms of market accessibility for traditional arts. Chief of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, Edna D