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Save the Children Fiji said Christmas is a time for enjoyment and not mishaps. With 15 days remain for Christmas, Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar said parents need to monitor their children. He adds that parent
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is much more than a catalogue of rights - it is a call to action. These are the words of US Ambassador to Fiji, Steven McGann to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Decla
With Christmas just around the corner the Suva Retailers Association has noticed an increase in consumer spending. Association President, Himmat Lodhia said more people have been coming into the city and are spending mo
The decisions we make have huge impacts on people's lives. These are the words of Interim Attorney General and Minister for Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Kayum at the launch of the Justice Ministry's Corporate Planning Wo
The Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today raised serious concern over the recent statements made by the Fiji Law Society President, Dorsami Naidu on the retirement of Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki. Say
The Fiji Womens Crisis Centre has praised the move by the Army in supporting the march to stop violence against women today but said that their participation is not warranted. Centre Co-ordinator, Shameema Ali said the
Three Native Land Trust Board officials have been suspended from work last week to allow for investigations of abuse of office. NLTB public relations officer Nimilote Naivalumaira confirms that the three were suspended,
The former GCC Taskforce Chairman is calling on the chiefs who are invited to the upcoming Bose ni Turaga not to miss this opportunity. Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said this is the Forum where chiefs will be able to share
DPP Lawyer Aca Rayawa has raised concerns in the manner in which Fiji Law Society President Dor Sami Naidu attacked members of the Judiciary and alleged interference from the interim government at the DPP conference ear
There are a number of issues that need to be addressed brought up by the different ministries and this is what we will strive to work on for 2009. These are the sentiments of Finance Ministry, Permanent Secretary Peceli
The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group on Fiji will make a second visit to Fiji, starting from tomorrow to Friday as part of the Forum Leaders mandate for the group to monitor the situation in Fiji. The Min
Three more people have been charged in relation to the robbery at BP service station at the Nabua Round on Saturday. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita says the three have been charged with robbery w
The Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said Government policies in the past have not succeeded due to a lack of advance planning and preparedness on the part of the Ministries and Departments. While givi
High Court Judge Thomas Hickie has reserved his ruling on the Great Council of Chiefs matter after former Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Ovini Bokini, Ratu Sakiusa Makutu, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau and Ratu Ratavo Lal
The Fiji Retailers Association believes that the proposed wage increase in the Wholesale/Retail Sector could increase the unemployment levels in the country. Association President Himmat Lodhia said so far small and med
The Pacific Fishing Company Limited today signed an amended and restated supply agreement with their joint-venture partner Bumble Bee Foods Limited of California that will result in another three years of continued partn
Police are investigating a break-in at a duty free shop located at the Nausori Airport Terminal building over the weekend. Divisional Police Commander Eastern, SSP Emosi Baleinuku has confirmed the thieves stole cash, l
Poor performances across our major sectors, coupled with a weak labour market, the increasing trade imbalance and restrained domestic activity, continues to be highlighted in the Reserve Bank of Fiji's economic revie
When will my son get justice? This call comes from the distraught mother of 5yr old Shavneet Kumar who died after being in a coma for 8 days, after an arm operation at the CWM Hospital in September last year. Shavneet&
Plans are underway to set up an office in Suva for our British Army boys to look after their welfare in Fiji. This was confirmed by the British Serviceman and Families in Fiji where this issue was submitted to the Suppo
