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Consumers can expect varied prices on over 1000 items which will come under the 32% tariff band from January next year as it will be at the discretion of the wholesalers and retailers to recover their costs due to the in
Recent studies show that the incidences of violence against women and children have risen to 70 percent in the region. These are the words of UNIFEM Pacific Regional Program Director, Elizabeth Cox who said this is a pr
Former Post Fiji Chief Executive Peni Mau this morning appeared in the Magistrates Court for the mention on four separate charges laid against him by FICAC. FICAC this morning asked for a two day trial as they have 12 p
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority stresses that the decision to increase the tariff band on imported items from 27% to 32% is to safeguard the local manufacturing industry and the thousands of jobs dependant
The murder trial of taxi driver Murad Buksh whose body was found hanging at a bridge in Lami continued in High Court today as one of the accused Manoa Toviriki took the stand. Toviriki told Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem
The Land Transport Authority say the safety of the passengers in the mini bus were the responsibility of the mini bus driver. Referring to the accident which claimed four lives yesterday afternoon at Savutalele, Tacirua
Cakaudrove High Chief Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has raised concern about the Bose ni Turaga meeting that will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks (QEB) next month. He said the chiefs should make the decision and raise
Good news for people staying in the rural areas as the government threshold for rural electrification contribution by scheme members has been reduced from 10% to 5%. Permanent Secretary for Works Anand Kumar said that a
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightening, flash flooding and extreme heat is expected until this Sunday in many parts of the country. The Weather Officer Director Rajendra Prasad said that this kind of weather
The Copyright Tribunal is urging people specializing in music and photography to report any complaint with the tribunal if their work is illegally being sold without their authority. Tribunal Chairman Magistrate Ajmal G
A woman is admitted in critical condition while 4 people died after the tragic accident along Savutalele in Tacirua yesterday afternoon. Police said the four bodies have been identified by their relatives. The deceased
The Interim Attorney General said the military budget has been increased in 2009 because that is the true figure needed by the RFMF, as in previous years they have always been under-budgeted. Aiyaz-Sayed-Khaiyum said th
High Court Judge Justice Andrew Bruce will deliver his ruling on Thursday on whether the decision of the Judicial Services Commission to appoint Judge Anthony Gates as Acting Chief Justice can be judicially reviewed by t
The Fiji Visitors Bureau is putting more focus on domestic tourism for this year's Christmas and New Year. Chairman, Patrick Wong said locals can benefit from the discounts being offered by the hotels and resorts ar
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce President hopes that next year's budget will boost the economy and investor confidence. Dr Ram Raju commended the wide ranging incentives given particularly to the private sector. Howev
The Fiji Indian Association in Wellington said the interim government's decision to grant Permanent Residency to its former citizens is progressive. Speaking to Radio NZ, President Salim Singh said they welcome the
Four people have lost their lives in an accident along Savutalele in Tacirua just after four o'clock this afternoon. SSP Erami Raibe confirms that the four died at the scene of the accident after a PWD truck collide
Lawyer representing the Fiji Law Society has stressed that the courts must make a pronouncement to outline the steps which would be legal and constitutional to appoint an Acting Chief Justice when the incumbent is unable
Police have discovered the body of the 25 year old Chinese national who’s Pajero went off the road and landed into Wainibuka river yesterday afternoon. According to Police the body was discovered at slope of river
The additional $15 million allocated to the military in the 2009 Budget could have been used in other areas where it is badly needed. Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said this extra 15 million allocation is just n
