Bodies From Bus Fire Released
The bodies of 7 people who perished in the horrific bus fire in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka on August 28th have finally been released for burial. Police Spokeswoman, Ema Mua has confirmed that after analysing the forensic an
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Farmer Questioned For Alleged Rape
Rakiraki Police are now questioning a 23-year-old farmer who is alleged to have raped a 16 year old girl. Divisional Police Commandar Western, SSP Fesaitu Kava said the alleged incident took place over the weekend when
My Client Was Framed: Defense Counsel
Defense counsel for Simon McCartney has alleged that his client had been framed by the police for the murder of his wife Ashika Lata as he crossed examined the investigating officer in the case this morning. Sevuloni Va
Drop In Garment Manufacturers
In 2005 there were 125 garment manufacturing firms in Fiji employing 20,000 staff and exporting around $300 million per annum and now Fiji has around 25 manufacturers remaining with a workforce of approximately 5000 and
Winner Off To Chris Brown/Rihana Concert
Jean Pierre Lihoreau is counting his lucky stars after being chosen the winner of the “Chris Brown and Rihana LIVE in Concert” competition. Communications Fiji Limited through our sister station FM 96 along
Airline Company Send In Second Application
The General Manager of Fiji's Domestic Airline Company Pacific Sun is hopeful their second application to increase services to some areas around the country by the Air Transport Licensing Board will be granted soon.
Cameroon National Arrested for Printing Counterfeit US Notes
The Fiji Police Transnational Crime Unit has arrested a 43yr-old Tourist from the Republic of Cameroon, for allegedly printing and circulating counterfeit US notes. A team from the Transnational Crime Unit raided the su
Create More Awareness: Dr Chang
The Senior Medical Superintendent of the Saint Giles Hospital Dr Odille Chang today highlighted the importance for the Judiciary Police and Prison Departments to work together in creating more awareness and training on h
Illegal Supplier Still Unknown
The Quarantine Department is looking at ways to prosecute those retailers who have been found selling items that were imported illegally into the country. Director Hiangi Foraete said they are still trying to identify
NCBBF Team Meet in Macuata
A team from the National Council for Building a Better Fiji is currently meeting in Macuata. NCBBF member and the Turaga na Tui Macuata, Ratu Aisea Katonivere has opened the two day meet at the chiefly village of Naduri
Former PS To Governor General Ready To Assist Fiji
The former Permanent Secretary to the Governor General, the late Ratu Penaia Ganilau said any former Fiji Islander including him is ready to assist Fiji in moving forward. Peter Thomson who was the Permanent Secretary f
Consumers Could Benefit From Pacific Petroleum Project
Consumers in Fiji could benefit alot if the initiative by the Pacific Islands Nations to put together the Pacific Petroleum Project is endorsed by the Pacific Leaders. Director of Energy Makareta Sauturaga, who attended
Magistrate Calls For Alternative to Imprisonment
We will never prevent offending by locking people up because ultimately they will be released back into the Society. Chief Magistrate, Naomi Matanitobua, while addressing the Heads of Pacific Islands Correction Faciliti
NZ PM Labels Fiji Police Questioning as Absurd
The New Zealand Prime Minister has labelled the questioning of a New Zealand police officer by the Fiji Police as absurd. ¬ The Officer was taken in for questioning after he was seen taking photos during the Fiji Day
Student Charged With Robbery With Violence
Police have arrested and charged a Form 5 student of Navua with robbery with Violence. Navua police have confirmed the Form 5 student together with two other teenagers allegedly robbed a truck driver of cash and other i
All Civil Servants Need to Take Leave
The Public Service Commission has made it clear that all Civil Servants need to take their leave when due and compensation will only be paid to those who are held back at work for some genuine reason and are unable to go
No Basis For Claims on Suspicious Activity
The New Zealand High Commission said that there is no basis for any claims of suspicious activities by any member of the New Zealand Police in Fiji. The High Commission said that a New Zealand Police Officer who has for
More Males Victims Of Heart Attack
More males have become victims to heart related diseases compared to females. Statistic collected by the Colonial Insurance from the Health Ministry shows that in 2006, 7000 people were admitted to the hospital due to h
Judge Gives State 14 Days To Respond
High Court Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko has granted 14 days to the State to reply to Laisenia Qarase's affidavit against the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo and the 2 Chairs of the National Council for Building a Bette
Kava In The Blood Out
Kava in the Blood Edition Three is out. Peter Thomson, who was the Permanent Secretary for Information and PS to the Governor General, the late Ratu Penaia Ganilau during the two coups in 1987 has released his third boo