Pay Your Rates
Ratepayers in Tavua have been urged to pay their town rates to avoid getting into any legal problems. The chief executive officer for Tavua Town Jasuman Khan said most of the ratepayers are up-to-date with their rates h
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FAVC Boss Pleads Not Guilty
Fiji Audio Visual Commission CEO Dan Bolea this morning pleaded not guilty to four counts of abuse of office in the Suva Magistrates Court. Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola was told that FICAC intends to call at least 6
Nadi/Lautoka Receive Normal Supply
The Public Works Department said most of the consumers in parts of Nadi and Lautoka are now receiving normal water supply. Works Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said even though they had repaired pipes at the
Chinese VP Meets Bainimarama
For the first time ever, one of China's most senior officials is in Fiji meeting with key stakeholders before leaving later this afternoon. The Vice President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping arrived
Detectives Investigate Alleged Murder Case
Police in Tunuloa, Cakaudrove, are questioning a man who is alleged to have killed his wife after striking her with a torch last night. Police have confirmed that the alleged incident took place after a domestic dispute
UN Joint Group Holds Meetings
The United Nations and Commonwealth Joint Technical Team is now holding a round of meetings with political parties, the interim government and stakeholders in preparation for the proposed President’s Political Dial
No Reason For Ultimatum
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said there is no reason for the Pacific Island Leaders Forum to give Fiji an ultimatum to come up with a date for General Elections by 1st May. Chaudhry said Fiji's elector
Review Risk Management:NFA
The National Fire Authority is recommending that all business houses review their risk management practices and make the necessary improvements promptly. This is after the fire at Aarkay Motors in Vatuwaqa on Saturday n
Taxi Response Not Good
Taxi drivers are coming in but not as many to have their taxi meters adjusted for the new flagfall rate which comes into effect this Saturday. This is what director of Safeway Electronics Tauz Khan said about the number
Aussie Fire Claims 108 Lives
Entire towns have been seared off the map by wildfires raging through Southeastern Australia, burning people in their homes and cars in the deadliest blaze in the country's history. The fires have so far claimed 108
Parts Of Nadi/Lautoka With Water
Water should now be received in parts of Nadi and Lautoka who were without water over the weekend however there could be pocket problems so the PWD must be contacted now. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete
Peacekeeping Mission Still Intact
Fiji's peacekeeping mission under the United Nations umbrella is still intact. Deputy Secretary of Information, Major Neumi Leweni said the United Nations is still committed in engaging Fijian soldiers for peacekeep
Most Businesses Not Affected: Chaudhry
Former interim Finance Minister and Labour Party Leader has claimed that most businesses in Fiji have not been affected by World Financial crises. Mahendra Chaudhry said the interim government and most employers are giv
Man Arrested For Allegedly Hijacking Courier
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man for allegedly hijacking a Courier van with $15,000 cash inside. Assistant Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the incident took place over the weekend at Vishnu Deo Rd,
Land Transports Sets Goal
The Land Transport is aiming at getting some of the rural areas which do not have proper transportation serviced by mid this year. Chief Executive Etuate Koroi said since last year their deregulation plan to get the pub
Full Traditional Welcome For Chinese VP
The Vice President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency, Jinping the 11th arrived into the country yesterday enroute to Latin America. He was officially received by interim Prime Minister Commodore Fran
Wage Order Deferment Shocks FLP
The Fiji Labour Party said it is shocked at the Interim Government's Decision to defer implementation of the Wages Council Order and to rescind the directive for a 10% reduction in bus fares. Party Leader and Former
Investigation Into Aarkay Motors Fire to Start Tomorrow
Despite the quick action by Officers of the National Fire Authority, they could not save the Aarkay Motors Limited building in Vatuwaqa from burning down last night. The Aarkay Motors premises, with over 50 cars and $30
FIRCA Implements Measures To Assist Flood Vicims
There is some relief for tax payers who have been severely affected by the recent floods as the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority is now implementing certain measures to assist them. FIRCA CEO Jitoko Tikolevu c
Employers Welcome Deferment Of Wage Order
The Fiji Employers Federation is relieved after the directive by the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to defer the implementation of the new Wages Orders. Federation President Dixon Seeto said the move