Qarase calls for travel bans
Former Prime Minister and leader of the SDL Laisenia Qarase said the other Pacific Island countries should impose travel bans on those who took over his government and those who support the interim government. Qarase to
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Sugar production to decline
The Sugarcane Growers Council has revealed that there will be a huge decline in sugar production this year as over $25 million worth of sugarcane has been damaged by floods last month. Chairman Jain Kumar said following
Accused in Rabaka case appear today
Nine men accused with the alleged murder of 19 year old Votualevu student Sakiusa Rabaka will be appearing today at the Lautoka High Court before Judge Justice Daniel Gounder. The nine, Patrick Nayacalagilagi, Taione Lu
1.6 million needed for Nadi repairs
Over a month following the devastating floods which wreaked havoc in the jet set town of Nadi, cleaning continues and the Nadi Town Council said they do not have the money to carry out repair works. Nadi Town CEO Robin
Time was right for new wage rate-Singh
It is a very sad day for Fiji to see that some employers have been able to work their way through in convincing the Interim Prime Minister to defer the new wage rate. These are the words of Fiji Teachers Union General S
Interim PM thanks PNG govt
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has expressed appreciation to His Excellency Sir Michael Somare, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, for his $1 million contribution by his government towards the PM&rsq
Qarase fundraises in Aust for SDL’s legal bills
Just days after Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase left to see his children and grandchildren in Australia it has been revealed that Qarase is on a fundraising tour to raise money for the SDL's legal bills. Accor
66 diarrhea cases reported in 4 days
Diarrhea cases in the Western Division continue to rise with 66 new cases reported in the past four days. The Health Ministry said as of last Thursday cases reported for the Western Division was 142 and latest figures s
Woman still admitted after assault
A 28-year-old woman is still admitted in a serious condition at the CWM hospital after she was brutally assaulted by her husband at their home in Tailevu last week. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the woman w
Sympathy expressed for lives lost in bushfire
Interim Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama has expressed Fiji's heartfelt sympathies to his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd for the tragic loss of lives and damages caused by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
Kumar’s application for leave refused
The Suva High Court has today refused an application for leave to appeal by Former Nasinu Mayor Rajeshwar Kumar for a judicial review into the Interim Local Government Minister's action in removing him from office.
1,840 taxis adjusted to new rate
A total of 1,840 taxis only have been adjusted to the new flag fall rate. Safeway Electronics Managing Director Tauz Khan said taxis are still coming into the company to get their metres adjusted however he added there
Police patrols beefed up
Nausori Police have beefed up their patrolling of Koronivia, Nakaikogo and Lokia following numerous break-in cases from late last year. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Ramesh Chand confirmed the Ready Action Force
New, stricter regulations expected
Expect new and stricter regulations for our borders. Interim Defense and National Security minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau said as part of their three day workshop on Police Border Control, they will be looking at the repor
SCGC chairman agrees council lacks resources
The Chairman for Sugarcane Growers Council has agreed that council lacks resources as claimed by current CEO Surendra Sharma who has resigned. Jain Kumar said council needs funding to assist flood affected farmers and c
Exports to USA increase
The US Government's Foreign Trade Division announced that Fiji's total export to the USA in 2008 was US$161.79 million, an increase of 6 percent over 2007. Trade Commissioner Ilisoni Vuidreketi said they are exc
My life is under threat: Qarase
Former Prime Minister and SDL leader Laisenia Qarase has told Fijian supporters in Brisbane that his life remains under threat from the military led government. ABC News reported that Laisenia Qarase told supporters at
Investigate bus fire LTA told
The Interim Works Minister has directed the Land Transport Authority to investigate the bus fire incident in Tailevu over the weekend. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said this step has to be taken as further
Team formed to analyze fire report
A special team has been formed to look into the contents of the Australian Federal Police Report on the Sigatoka bus fire which claimed 12 lives in Maleqereqere last year. Director Traffic, SSP Ramend Raj who is leading
Law society council can step in
The Vice President of the Fiji Law Society said the Society Council can discuss the issue of stepping in and paying for its President Dorsami Naidu's court costs if it gets a written request. Laureal Vaurasi said th