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Everybody from our overseas tourism markets are having a quiet Christmas and are choosing to stay home instead of travel. These are the sentiments of Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong who said the tourism industry is i
With Christmas two days away and the New Year in the next week, young people need to make the right choice in life as they are the future of their families, the country and the church. This is the message from the Head
With Christmas and Boxing day around the corner, celebrations look set to carry on into the new year with the Annual Fijivillage Street Party for 2009. The Annual Street party has become a tradition for thousands of peo
The New Zealand Foreign Minister has refused to make any comments on allegations by the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum that they are using locals employed at the high commission to spy on the interim govern
As we enjoy the Christmas Carols singing this Season, a live entertainment by two major church choirs in Suva will bring with them the joy of Christmas at Sukuna Park tonight. Pastor Seru Rokosawa from the Calvary Templ
The Interim Government has welcomed the move by the Canadian government to review the Kava ban on Fiji after the European Union decided to lift the ban on kava. Interim Minister for Primary Industries, Joketani Cokanasi
A 19 year old student of Nasilivata Road, Nadera, is admitted in serious condition at the CWM hospital after he was struck with a pinch bar by three masked men yesterday. Assistant spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita h
As hundreds of people are expected to flock to the beaches over the next three days to spend time with family and friends, people are being urged to be mindful that some beaches are located on private properties and you
Hundreds of residents in Lokia, Sigatoka, have raised concern that they are finding difficulties in going down to town to do their Christmas shopping as there are no bus services for past two weeks. Resident Pratap Chan
While many people are rushing to get things prepared for Christmas, the mood of people in two small towns has been more laid back. Ba Town Mayor Councilor Praveen Bala said he has noticed people in Ba have not been spen
The Local Government Ministry remains firm on the Interim Cabinet's decision that all town and city mayors and councilors will have to vacate their office by end of next month. Permanent Secretary Ram Chandar said t
3 fishermen from Malamala, Nadi, are drifting near Viwa Island of the Yasawa group after they ran out of fuel midday yesterday. Police spokesman Atu Sokomuri said Jale Dowti, Narend Lal and Anand Singh are onboard and o
Residents of Navo, Nadi, said they have not been receiving proper water supply for the last month and they are finding it hard to cope with carrying out their daily duties. Ronal Raj said they are frustrated as they hav
The interim Attorney General has alleged that Australian and New Zealand authorities are tapping their phone lines and using locals employed at the high commissions to spy on the interim government. Speaking at a press
Savusavu Police have arrested and charged a 13-year-old High School student for allegedly attempting to rape a 5-year-old girl a few days ago. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed the alleged incident took place
Final figures released on cane crushing this season re-enforces the serious concerns being raised by stakeholders about the poor performance of the sugar industry. Statistics issued by the Fiji Sugar Corporation reveale
As many people will be travelling on our roads to be with their families for Christmas, the National Road Safety Council is urging drivers to be cautious to ensure an accident free Christmas. National Director Akapusi T
The Fiji Court of Appeal has rejected an application by Prisoner Pita Matai for bail pending appeal. Matai was convicted for being an accessory in the murder of Tevita Malasebe in Valelevu Police station in June last ye
Our relationship should be based on trust, respect and dignity. These are the words of Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum at a press conference this afternoon on Fiji and its international relations mainly wit
A former Labour Party parliamentarian, Anand Babla has passed away in India due to long illness. 53yr old Babla first entered parliament in 1992 after winning his seat in Tavua and was a hostage in the 2000 coup. Arr
