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Fiji must preserve the environment and plan for sustainable use of natural resources. Those were the words of Director Future Forests Fiji Roderic Evers while addressing staff and volunteers at Mark One Apparel Ltd dur
The flash flood warning is still in place for low lying areas around the country as heavy rainfall is expected. This had been confirmed by Nadi Weather Office Duty Forecasters who said a trough of low pressure with ass
Police are currently studying the forensic report from the Australian Federal Police Scientific Lab, on the Raiwaqa bus fire which burnt in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka 2 months ago and claimed 12 lives. Director Traffic SSP
Police are monitoring 2 separate land disputes to ensure that landowners do not take the law into their own hands. According to police, landowners from Vunaniu in Serua had erected a roadblock and demanded compensation
It's not a death sentence anymore and you can tackle cancer quickly by getting treatment early on. Those were the sentiments of U.S. Vice Consul Heather Coble, saying that as a breast cancer survivor she overcame c
The Nadi Weather Office has warned people living in low lying areas of Eastern Viti Levu, Suva and Nausori to take precautions as more heavy downpour is expected tonight which could cause flash flooding. Director Rajend
A lorry driver died this afternoon after the lorry he was driving was hit by a ten wheeler truck at Vitogo, Lautoka. Police said at around 2pm he was transporting sugarcane to the Lautoka Mill, when he lost control of t
Students who are over 18 will also be given the response forms by the NCBBF consultation team, so that they can give their views on whether they accept or reject the Draft People's Charter. NCBBF PR team spokesperso
Being a cancer survivor myself, seeing the facilities for cancer patients at the hospital, motivated me to do something for them and other future patients. These are the words of Vice Consul at the U.S Embassy Heather C
Motorists using the Princess road to travel to and from Nausori are being advised to use the Kings road, as the road near the Sawani junction is under water which is only open to trucks and buses. Meanwhile, the Naqali
Some residents of Rakiraki have been without electricity supply from last night. Resident Sanjit Maharaj said residents from Buretu to Ellington don't have their own generators and most shopkeepers are concerned tha
Public Service Commission Chairman Rishi Ram said secondary school teachers should assist the People's Charter consultation team on the awareness campaign for 18 year old students. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ram said
Our checks are continuing and alterations will be made to buses to ensure passengers are safe. Chief Executive Officer of the Lands Transport Authority Etuate Koroi said the authority is still continuing with its checks
All public forums on the Draft People's Charter will recommence in November. This has been confirmed by NCBBF PR team spokesperson Rudra Maharaj who said they are planning on holding twelve public forums for all the
Continued increase in the revenue collection shows continued improvement in our economy. These are the words of Interim Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Finance and National Planning Commodore Frank Bainimarama, a
Most of roads in Naitasiri have been closed to all traffic. It has been confirmed that the Naqali Bridge is under flood waters and has been closed from this hour. The Sawani/Serea road is also closed. Police and PWD
The Interim Education Minister has defended the directive given by him for students to be involved in the consultation process on the Draft People's Charter. Filipe Bole said the Charter has already been discussed i
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor has said one and two cent coins are still a legal tender and should be accepted for payments until 31st March 2009. Savenaca Narube said the Reserve Bank has ceased issuing coins to co
I am disappointed that some Ministers did not heed the collective decision. These are the words of the Chair of the Forum and Premier of Niue Toke Talagi in reference to Dr Viliame Ta'u Tonga not getting the post of
The Chair of the Forum and Premiere of Niue Toke Talagi said the High Court judgment seems to perpetuate the coup culture in Fiji however he believes that getting rid of the coup culture is what the Interim Government is
