Taxi Drivers Warned By LTA
The Land Transport Authority has raised serious concerns alleging that Taxi drivers and operators are deliberately trying to stall the collaboration of their taxi meters to the new flag fall rates. According to LTA Spok
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Tourism Fiji Unveils “Fiji Me” Logo
Tourism Fiji today officially launched an aggressive marketing campaign with the unveiling of their "Fiji Me" logo. Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong said there are already positive signs that visitor numbers
Carpenter Appears For Alleged Rape
A 30-year-old carpenter of Lautoka appeared in Lautoka court today charged with the alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman in a Lautoka hotel yesterday. It is alleged that the 30-year-old raped the 19-year-old woman in a h
20 Farmers Given Assistance
Twenty seven farmers in the Lokia settlement have been given assistance by local farmer John Campbell and the Ministry of Agriculture. Campbell said that after seeing the devastation of the flood on the low-lying areas
Wales Creates Biggest Upset Of Day 1
The biggest upset on the first day of the NZ International 7s tournament was recorded in the last hour when hosts and defending champions, New Zealand went down to Wales by 28-17. This is Wales first ever win against Ne
7s Team Fails To Settle
The Digicel Fiji 7s team failed to settle in their opening match of the New Zealand International 7s tournament going down to USA by 15 points to 10. USA led 10-5 at the break with two tries while Fiji's Peni Rokodi
Police Look For Missing Newlywed Couple
Police are looking for a newlywed couple who went missing after their marriage ceremony last Saturday. According to Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita 20-year-old Frankie Walter Deleski of Missouri US
Better Year Ahead For Local Performers
Local performers can expect a better year ahead of them as world renowned PNG Reggae Artist O.shen looks at partnering with some of them for his next album. The 32-year-old PNG born American said after meeting with a fe
DISMAC Faces Problems
The DISMAC office has confirmed that they are facing some problems in distributing food rations to affected flood victims as they are unable to sort out where to prioritize distributing assistance packs. Principal DISMA
IG Receives $1M From PNG For Relief
The interim government today received $1million from the Government of Papua New Guinea for the Prime Minister's National Relief and Rehabilitation Fund. Presenting the cheque on behalf of PNG Prime Minister Sir Mic
Water Cuts To Continue In West
Water disruptions in Nadi and Lautoka is expected to continue for the next 48 hours after a landslide near the Vaturu Dam damaged the two main pipes after heavy rain last night. Works Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqa
Fiji 7s Hopes For Good Start
Its kick off time. The Digicel Fiji 7s team has arrived at the Westpac Stadium with high hopes of doing better. With new coach and 10 new players in the team, confidence is high and Iliesa Tanivula will shortly have a g
Bus Association Remains Tightlipped
The Fiji Bus Operators Association remains tightlipped on their meeting this afternoon on the decrease in bus fares. President Pyara Singh declined to give a statement to the media on the Association's hopes for the
DISMAC Not Ruling Out Investigation
The DISMAC Office has not ruled out the possibility of investigating the distribution of food rations which has been ongoing in various parts of the country after the floods. Principal Officer, Patilia Dobui said so far
Over $4M In PM’s Rehabilitation Fund
There is currently 4 million, 467 thousand 448 dollars in the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Fund. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had earlier called on the public and business stakeholders to co
4 Men Rob Farmer
Police are looking for four men who robbed a 58yr old farmer of Koronivia road, Nausori yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the four came in a car and threatened the family befo
Fiji 7s Team Ready To Endeavor
The Digicel Fiji 7's team is ready to endeavor and exceed rugby fans' expectations to give the nation a memorable weekend in the New Zealand 7's which kicks-off at 12pm today. While the side had to go throug
Provide Bank Acc Number While Filling Tax Return Forms
Each year, hundreds of tax payers are deprived of their tax returns after their cheques get stolen, lost through the mail or simply misplaced. However, in an effort to eradicate such problems, the Fiji Islands Revenue a
Nadovi Families Didn’t Receive Any Food Rations
Some families in Nadovi, Nadi are now looking forward for weddings and other events where they can go and get a meal for themselves. This is after they have not received any food rations from DISMAC and other nongovernm
Re-look At Future Development Plans-Rokovada
After witnessing the devastation caused by one of the worst floods to hit the Western Division, the Commissioner Western is calling on authorities to relook at future development plans. Joeli Rokovada said disaster risk