Man pleads guilty to rape
A 20-year-old charged with burglary, robbery with violence and rape appeared in a Special Court sitting in Nadi Court this morning. The court heard that on 4th March, Josaia Wakawale Tabua forcibly entered the house of
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Police hunt for youths
Police are looking for two unknown youths who robber a 53-year-old tourist on Friday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita said the tourist was standing alongside Victoria road when two unknown
Mindpearl Ltd awaits approval to set up
A US based call center operators Mindpearl Limited is awaiting approval on certain tax issues from the interim cabinet before it can sign the deal to start construction of its building at the Kalabu Tax free zone. Fiji
International Women’s Day today
Today marks an important day for the women in calendar as Women around the World celebrate International Women's day. One of the leading women's organization Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Deputy coordinator Edw
FICAC investigators to receive training
The Malaysian authorities have indicated their willingness to provide training for investigators from the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. FICAC Head George Langman recently returned from a workshop in Ma
A lot yet to be done
There is a lot yet to be done to help children with special needs. Frank Hilton, the founder of the Hilton Special School in Fiji who has been in the country advocating and teaching parents said parents are yet to be ed
Ministries told to enforce canteen guidelines
The Consumer Council of Fiji has called on Health and Education Ministries to enforce School Canteen Guidelines and form policies to ban the sale of unhealthy foods and drinks to children in schools. Chief Executive Off
50 buses issued defect notices
Engine problems are the leading cause for drivers keeping their engine on while they are parked at the bus stands. LTA Manager Standard and compliance Naisa Tuinacewa said the problem was discovered while carrying out a
Price Control Order to be reviewed
The Commerce Commission will start reviewing the Price Control Order, which regulates telecommunication prices in the country from next week to determine whether it should remain in force or be revoked. Commission Chair
Piped water for Navonu village
Over 500 people living in Navonu village along the Hibiscus Highway in Vanua Levu will now have piped water in their village, thanks to the Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation. The Project which cost $40,000 was on
Good year for music industry
This year will be a good one for the music industry in the country. Eremasi Tamanisau the chairman of Fiji Performing Rights Association saying with the launching of the Conservatorium of Arts, promoting artists locally
British Army lad awarded medal
A Fiji citizen in the British Army Lance Copral Jone Toge has been awarded the rare Conspicuous Gallantry Cross as 178 force heroes were honored yesterday in London. The Galoa, Serua lad was one of the three soldiers fr
Fiji bundled out in quarters
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team suffered an early exit in their defense of the Melrose Cup after losing to Kenya 26-7 early this morning. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side which had the services of five players who were par
Tanivula likely to retain same lineup
The final round of games at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament will start in the next hour at The Sevens ground in Dubai with the Digicel Fiji Sevens team taking on Kenya at 10.34 this evening. Eight top teams that h
Zinck leads cheering squad
Former Minister Kenneth Zinck will lead the Fiji cheering squad with his famous ukalele at the The Sevens Stadium in Dubai tonight when Fiji takes on Kenya in the last quarterfinal at 10.34pm. Zinck said there is a lot
Fiji citizen honoured
A Fiji citizen in the British Army Lance Corporal Jone Toge has been awarded the rare Conspicuous Gallantry Crosse as 178 force heroes were honoured yesterday in London. The Galoa, Serua, lad was one of the three soldie
Sevens team promises improvement
We will continue to lift our game. That is the message from the Digicel Fiji Sevens team as they are ready to improve their performance in the quarterfinal against Kenya tonight. After an impressive 38-5 win against Fr
Buy local products
The interim government has called on the people not to rely too much on imported food items and has encouraged people to buy Fiji made products. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said people are relying
Taiwan Mission expresses concern
The Trade Mission of Taiwan of Fiji has expressed sadness at the Chinese Embassy's alleged attempt to cut off its mission in Fiji. The Head of the Trade Mission of Taiwan, Victor Chin said the government of Taiwan h
Youths participate in peer workshop
"You are a chosen generation, limitless is your potential and magnificent is your future if you take control of it." These were the words of Talica Malani from the National Abuse Advisory Council during the Pe