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Police are looking for some unknown men who broke into Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Saiyad-Kahiyum's home in Lovoni road Tamavua, last night. Police Media Liaison Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms their Officer
Australian experts are currently at Walu Bay studying the Flour Mills of Fiji silo which collapsed on Wednesday, claiming the life of 23 year old Malakai Ratubuli, who died after being buried under 100 tonnes of grain.
A 49 year old cane cutter of Labasa today pleaded guilty to charges laid against him for raping his 70 year old mother in August this year. Police Prosecutor, Dharmendra Kumar told magistrates Anare Tuilevuka that the a
Proposals are being put together to set up the bio fuel industry in the Naitasiri province with overseas investors ready to pump in an estimated $174 million into the economy. Bio Fuels International represented by form
Home Finance Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Fiji National Provident Fund and Unit Trust has achieved a milestone recording an after tax profit of $3.17 million. HFC Chairman James Datta said this is a historical a
Australian experts are currently at Walu Bay studying the site of the Flour Mills of Fiji silo, which collapsed on Wednesday claiming the life of 23 year old Malakai Ratubuli, who died after being buried under 100 tonnes
The Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party will follow the directive issued by the Interim Prime Minister to have talks revolve around the interim government's vision through the People's Charter. Party leader Iliesa
Samabula Police are looking for a man in his early thirties who is alleged to have shared money stolen by a 16 year old of Jittu Estate in Vatuwaqa. Crime Officer, Inspector Mansoor Ali said a 16 year old youth allegedl
As the third phase of the draft consultations is currently taking place, the National Council for Building A Better Fiji has revealed that they have the necessary funding to complete the work. According to the Head of t
The National Fire Authority said they have identified some areas where new fire hydrants are needed. Chief Fire Officer, Mark Reid said they are waiting for the Interim government's response to their submission to C
Residents living in the greater 9 miles area are expected to get normal water supply in the next few hours. Public Works Ministry Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete said the disruption had occurred due to some faults in
The Pacific African Caribbean Pacific states have reaffirmed their commitment to continue the negotiations of an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union "as a single region" based on existing neg
To have elections next year will be an unrealistic expectation. This is what Supervisor of Elections Felicity Heffernan said in response to questions on whether Fiji will be ready to have elections within the next twelv
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry said while he agrees that the political leaders should not come with demands to the meeting with the Interim Prime Minister on Monday, a definite timeframe for elections needs
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has agreed that the timeframe to hold elections by March 2009 is now unrealistic. As the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama continues to call on political party lead
The National Federation Party said they will have a management board meeting this weekend where they may have to reconsider their participation on the meeting on Monday, in light of the mixed signals they are getting fro
The Tui Tavua and Chairman of the Ba provincial Council has welcomed the invitation from the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to engage in dialogue with the political parties next Monday. Ratu Ovini B
The National Fire Authority said there was no unreasonable delay in trying to save 23 year old Malakai Ratubuli, who died after being buried under 100 tonnes of grain at Walu Bay on Wednesday. Chief Fire Officer, Mark R
The Nadi Weather office is lacking weather forecasters and equipment as they prepare for the upcoming Cyclone season. Director Rajendra Prasad said the weather radar in Vanua Levu is yet to be installed as they will be
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase stressed that certain statements being made against him and the SDL by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will not deter the SDL from entering the political dialogue
