Search Continues For Missing 2
Police are still looking for a 57 year old man and a 14 year old student who have been missing since Wednesday from Momi Bay. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said their divers are now assisting the villagers. Mis
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Arts Festival Begins Tomorrow
A mixture of Fiji's top artists, musicians, crafts people, performers and the public will make up Fiji's first arts festival this week. Director Fiji Arts Council Letila Mitchell said the event called the Wasawa
Rule Of Law Sometimes Undermined-AG
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has made it clear to lawyers, judges and magistrates, that some of them only uphold the rule of the law when it suits their agenda. In his closing address at the 10th Attorn
Media Should Be Free Of Govt Restraint
The Fiji Media Council chairman said the media has a role in nation building however this must be free of statutory regulations. Speaking at the 10th Attorney-General's Conference in Sigatoka yesterday, Daryl Tarte
Savusavu Airport Reopens Monday
The newly renovated Savusavu Airport will commence its services from tomorrow. The maintenance work at Savusavu Airport started in July this year and was suppose to reopen this month however, Air Fiji Limited acting cha
Bus Accident Investigations Continue
Police are still investigating the incident where a tourist bus went off the road killing four Asian tourists earlier this week. Eight tourists were in the bus which left Nadi to the Nausori Highlands for sight-seeing w
Fijian Cane Farmers On Decline
The chairman of the Seaqaqa Advisory Council is calling on the government to look into the rapid decline of the number of Fijian cane farmers in their area. Lakhan Prasad said most of the Fijian farmers are finding it h
PSC Headquarters To Relocate
The PSC headquarters will change from next year to be located in the heart of Suva. Permanent Secretary for PSC Taina Tagicakibau said they have made their views known to the Finance Ministry that come January next year
Fiji Adapts Well To ELVs
Fiji's leading referee James Bolabiu said that the Digicel Fiji 7s players adapted well to the new Experimental Law Variation changes in the Dubai 7s. Bolabiu believes Fiji was unfortunate to lose in the semifinal t
7s Team Lose In Dubai Semis
The Digicel Fiji 7s team failed to find their winning form in the opening leg of the IRB 7s Series in Dubai losing to eventual winner South Africa 10-7 in the semifinals. The Waisale Serevi coached side led throughout t
Focus On Real Issues-FLS President
The president of the Fiji Law Society is calling on the Interim Attorney General to focus on problems which everyday people are facing instead of attacking them with minor issues. Dor Sami Naidu said the issue of inacti
Rakiraki Flooding Damages Crops
Yesterday's flash flooding in Rakiraki damaged much of the newly planted sugarcane and other vegetable farms. Farmer Uma Nand from Barutu, five miles away from Rakiraki town, raised concern that many farmers in his
Govt Needs To Embrace Change
The Public Service needs to embrace change, move with the times and bring about improvements in efficiency and productivity to achieve better impact and results from its existing resources. Permanent Secretary to the Pr
Use Environment Friendly Bags Says Mayor
Is the convenience of plastic bags really worth the loss and demise of marine life which we all depend on? This is the question Suva's Lord Mayor posed to the people present at the launch of Westpac's and the De
Serevi Names Same Line Up That Played USA
The Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi is likely to start with the same players that defeated USA in the opening match of the Dubai 7s tournament. The Only injury concern at the moment is halfback Lepani Nabuliwaqa wh
Law Society Attacked At Conference
The Fiji Law Society came under attack today at the 10th Attorney General's Conference in Sigatoka on its inaction in dealing with complaints against its members. Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in his
Rakiraki Experiences Heavy Rain
Heavy rain has started pouring again in Rakiraki and motorists have been advised not to use the Kings Road towards Korovou as a Valeleqa bridge in Nayavu has been damaged. There are reports that buses and trucks are stu
Two Missing At Sea
Nadi Police and villagers are combing the shores of Momi Bay to search for a 57-year-old man and a 14-year-old student who have been missing since Wednesday. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said their search has b
Local Songwriter Members Paid $200,000
The Fiji Performing Right Association today paid out $200,000 to their local songwriter members in Suva. Acting General Manager Mathew Fackrell said despite the tough economic times currently being faced, they are happy
7s Team Told To Stick To Game Plan
The Digicel Fiji 7s players will have to stick to the game plan, if they are to progress further in the Dubai 7s tournament tonight. Team manager Jope Tuivanuavou said players failed to follow the game plan set by coach