Meeting was a private matter
The Police Commissioner has stressed that his meeting with the senior Indo-Fijian officers of the force yesterday where he made the threat that he will sack them if they are disloyal, was a private matter. When Fijivi
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Positive changes wanted - Tuidarki
The Nadi and Sigatoka Town Special Administrator wants to bring about positive changes to his two municipalities and also wants to focus on improving areas affected by the January floods. Aisea Tuidraki said he wants to
Ratu Epeli to meet Teleni
Interim Defense Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau will meet with Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni later today after his meeting with the senior Indo-Fijian officers of the Police Force. Teleni yesterday threatened t
Bus fire report out soon
The Transport Ministry is currently investigating certain details and aspects of the Malaqereqere bus accident report before it is released to the public in a few days time. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete sa
Flood taskforce await PM’s approval
The taskforce appointed to oversee rehabilitation work following last month's floods are waiting for the approval of their consolidated report by the Interim Prime Minister. National Planning Permanent Secretary Pet
Villagers handed suspended sentence
The 34 villagers of Nanoko and Navala have been handed a suspended sentence for riot and unlawful assembly last week. The Ba Magistrates Court sentenced the 32 villagers to four months imprisonment suspended for 12 mont
Cunningham residents frustrated
Residents of Cunningham in Suva are frustrated that they continue to face water supply problems for over two years. Rakesh Sharma resident of Cunningham Stage 4 said the Water Department has failed to inform them what t
Scaling needs to be understood
Scaling is brought about so students across the board have access to opportunities to further their career. Interim Minister for Education Filipe Bole said following the release of the Fiji Junior, Fiji School Leaving a
Chinese technical team in Fiji
A Chinese technical team is in the country to survey and assess selected garment manufacturing companies as part of a bilateral technical mission between Fiji and China. The 6 member team has so far visited garment manu
Teleni comments concerning
Interim Defense Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau is concerned about the outburst made by Police Commissioner Esala Teleni at the Nasova Barracks recorded on national television last night where he threatened to sack or replac
Fiji citizens have what it takes
A Global Risk recruitment officer said Fiji citizens have what it takes to become a part of the American Army as they do have experience in the Middle East. Former military officer and Global Risk recruitment agent Saki
Driver to be questioned
The 25 year old truck driver whose ten wheeler truck was involved in a horrific road accident in Lomaloma, Savusavu, yesterday morning is expected to be questioned by police later today. The driver also sustained injuri
NGOs/Private Sector for Charter awareness
The Ministry of National Planning will be working with NGOs and the private sector to create awareness on the People's Charter. Permanent Secretary Peter Wise said following the release of the final People's Cha
Residents turn to rivers,boreholes
A Ba resident has expressed disappointment at the lack of urgency in supplying water to residents in his area as they are now turning to rivers and boreholes for water. Saten Chand said people living in Saru, Koronubu a
Focus is on rates delay-Arun Prasad
A discount on rates and extending the deadlines to pay, may be a possibility for businesses since they have been greatly affected by the floods last month. These are two of the areas Ba and Tavua Special Administrator A
Water gauge systems to be implemented
The DISMAC office is now trying to install early warning flooding systems in all of the major rivers in the country. Principal DISMAC officer Patiliai Dobui said after the flash flooding a month ago, they have identifie
Medical team to provide assistance
The USA medical team in the country will be in Nadi today to provide medical assistance to many people in the rural areas who cannot afford to go to the hospital. The coordinator for Fiji AID International Damyenti Chan
Rabaka murder case ordered miss trial
The case of the alleged murder of Nadi resident, Sakiusa Rabaka has been ordered as a mistrial today by High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Gounder, and a fresh trial has been ordered with a panel of fresh assessors.
LTA awaits Savusavu accident report
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is awaiting a report from its Officers from the Northern Division in relation to the horrific accident in Lomaloma Savusavu earlier today which claimed the life of a man. Cheif Executi
DISMAC/FSC arrange shelter for victims
DISMAC officials are now working closely with the management of the Fiji Sugar Co-operation and Fiji Pine, in making arrangements to shelter families who had their houses damaged by the flash flooding. Principal DISMAC