Tremor Felt By Parts Of Labasa
Most parts of Labasa felt tremor early this morning. We received calls from residents in Nabekabu, Labasa that they felt tremor around 2am. Labasa Police have also confirmed that they also felt a tremor however no dama
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Qarase Looks Forward To Overseas Trip
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is looking forward to travelling out of the country for the first time since December 2006 after the court today varied his bail condition. Qarase said this will be the first time f
Special Administrators For Municipalities Selected
The Minister for Local Government Filipe Bole has appointed special administrators for various municipalities which has been approved by cabinet this afternoon. This had been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary Ram Cha
Attitudes Need To Change-FWCC
The society has to change its attitude towards women. These are the sentiments of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali whose comment follows after three recent cases of domestic violence in Tailevu, Va
Bullying Will Not Be Condoned
The Ministry of Education will not condone bullying in schools and understands that there is a need for greater understanding of the issues by all stakeholders in order for the problem to be effectively addressed. Inter
Children In Fiji Recognised Globally
Efforts and work carried out by children in Fiji are now recognized globally after their achievement in winning the 2008 San Marino-Alexander Bodini Foundation Children's Awards. Kids Link Fiji a child initiative, w
TV Series To Be Filmed In Kadavu
The Fiji Audio Visual Commission has announced that a new TV series will be produced in Vunuku, Kadavu, in April this year. Commission Chairperson Sharon Smith-Johns has revealed that the series which has not been named
Woman Fights For Life After Assault
A 28 year old woman is still fighting for her life at the CWM hospital after she was brutally assaulted and kicked by her husband at their home in Tailevu. According to Police, the woman who is unconscious following the
Health Ministry Warns Of Viral Diseases
A total of 49 cases of viral infections have been recorded in the Northern Division with the Ministry of Health calling for people to be more cautious. According to Health Ministry PRO, Illesa Tora the figure came as a
Qarase Allowed Overseas Travel
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has been granted variation to his bail conditions by the High Court this morning which allows him to travel abroad. Qarase who is charged with various counts of abuse of office by
Gates Deserving Of Appointment
Senior Judicial Officer Justice Davendra Pathik said the appointment of Chief Justice Anthony Gates is a significant occasion and it was well merited and deserving. While speaking at a function attended by other members
Pay What You Owe
The Solicitor General Christopher Pryde has called on the President of the Fiji Law Society Dorsami Naidu to stop being paranoid and pay what he owes to the Court. Naidu has been served with court papers demanding payme
Tourist Appears On Alleged Rape Charge
A 29 year old Brazilian Tourist charged with rape appeared in Nadi Court today. It is alleged that the 29 year old tourist allegedly raped a 25 year old woman at a resort in Nadi on Monday night. The suspect and the vi
Taxi Meter Recalibration A Concern
Concerned taxi drivers in Lautoka have raised concerns that they will not be able to get their meters recalibrated by this Saturday as they are facing problems with the LTA. Fiji Taxi Union Lautoka Branch Secretary Abdu
New Suva To Levuka Flight Welcomed
The Levuka Tourism Association has welcomed the introduction of Pacific Sun's connection flight for Suva to Levuka from Nadi from the 1st of March. Secretary John Milesi said living on a small island, air services b
Police Try To Track Threat Calls
Police are now working hard to identify the people who have made calls or sent threat messages to some board members and executives of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU). Assistant Police Spokesperson Atu Sokomuri said the CID
Father In Court For Murder
A 30 year old father of 5, Jekesoni Yavala Junior, appeared before Magistrate Anare Tuilevuka this morning charged with 1 count of murdering his wife last Sunday at Tunuloa, Cakaudrove, after a domestic dispute. No plea
Telecom Tariffs Under Review
There is a possibility that customers may soon get better rates for certain services offered by Telecom Fiji Limited. TFL CEO Taito Tabaleka confirmed that their teams are working with the Commerce Commission to review
Flag Raising Ceremony Back
The flag raising ceremony and the singing of the national anthem will be reintroduced into all schools in Fiji. An Education Ministry circular sent out yesterday requests school heads to observe the flag raising ceremon
NLTB Needs Landowner’s Signatures
The Native Land Trust Board is now embarking on trying to get landowners to put pen to paper to formalize the renewal of an estimated 1300 land leases due to expire by 2010. After months of consultations and discussions