Collective Effort Needed
Co-operation and partnership between all stakeholders and the citizens of Fiji will help the tourism industry in the future. Tourism Fiji Head Patrick Wong said the tourism industry has faced the most uncertain of times
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Forum Wants Elections Next Year
The Chairman of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum remains hopeful the leaders can change Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama's mind on holding elections next year. Nuie's Premier Toke Talagi said
Thousands Flock To The Beach
Different families have different traditions on Boxing Day but for most in Fiji it is time for family gatherings and just relaxing in the sun and that is exactly how thousands of people spent Boxing Day around the countr
McCain Family Enjoy Christmas At Turtle Island
US presidential candidate, Senator John McCain said his family has a lot of wonderful memories of Fiji and this is their 16th visit to Fiji during Christmas. Senator McCain who lost to President elect Barak Obama last m
New Zealanders Told Not To Travel To Fiji
Tourism Fiji is confident that the revised travel advisory issued by the New Zealand Government to its citizens will not stop New Zealanders from coming to Fiji. However, Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong has revealed
Police Investigate Gun Sale
Police are following some strong leads to arrest the man who allegedly sold a gun to the owner of Lokia Shopping Centre in Suva. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said they have interviewed and released the busines
Public Urged Not To Drink And Drive
Police continue to warn members of the public not to drink and drive during this festive season after another road accident at Lomolomo stretch in Lautoka late this afternoon nearly cost a human life. Acting Director Tr
Happy Boxing Day
Today is Boxing Day, a day declared a public holiday around the world and its traditions date back thousands of years. Boxing Day is based on the tradition of giving gifts to the less fortunate members of society but t
5 Days Until Biggest Street Party
Festivities are not going to end today as five days remain for the biggest Annual Fijivillage Street Party. The Annual Street party has become a tradition for thousands of people who flock to the capital city and the on
UN Out To Restore Democracy In Fiji
The United Nation Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has agreed to work with the Commonwealth to help Fiji's Interim Government and other major political parties in the Pacific to work out terms and date of Parliamentary
Christmas Is A Time For Sharing, Giving
Christmas is a time for sharing, giving and thinking back on the year that was. That is the message from most of the Unions, Churches and Political leaders. The Head of the Catholic Church Archbishop Petero Mataca sai
Let Christmas Remind Us Of Lord Jesus-Chaudhry
Let the Christmas remind us of Lord Jesus Christ and the message of love, understanding and compassion so that we can build a truly multi-racial nation on a firm foundation of peace, progress and prosperity for all. Thi
Electrical Faults Common Causes For Fire
Electrical faults are the common causes for fires during the Festive Season and the National Fire Authority is requesting that extra precaution be taken. Chief Fire Officer, Mark Reid said that a common trend noted over
Nadi, Sigatoka Residents Feel Tremor
Residents in Nadi and Sigatoka felt a tremor at around midday today. The Nadi Weather Office confirms that at around 120 minutes past 12pm, tremors measuring 5.8 magnitudes on the Richter scale hit Nadi. Though damages
Former US Presidential Hopeful-John McCain in Fiji
US President Elect, Barrack Obama's running mate in the general elections, John McCain is currently in the country for vacation. According to reliable sources, McCain, his wife and three children will spend a few da
Youth Dies On Christmas Eve
Police are investigating the death of a 20 year old youth of Nacomoto village in Kadavu on Christmas Eve. Police spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the youth was alleged to be drinking with his friends under a man
High Water Demand Results in Pipe Crush
A high demand for water during the Festive season has pushed many main supply water pipes to crash or result in low water pressure. The Works Ministry has revealed that their men have been going over to these affected a
Spend Money Wisely This Christmas-FTA
Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Agni Deo Singh said Christmas is a time when everyone should reflect on the lives led by us and whether the 10 commandments in the bible have been followed. Fijian Teachers Assoc
People To Spend Time With Families This Christmas
You may be going home right now to prepare for your church service, or to spend time with family and friends or just having a bowl of grog at the office to begin your Christmas celebrations. Here is what Christmas means
Baledrokadroka Walks Free
One of the accused charged with three counts of conspiracy to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister and others walked out of court a free man today. The director of the Public Prosecutions' Office decided to withdr