Bus Had Problems-Passengers
There are more revelations which suggest that the bus involved in the tragic accident may have had mechanical problems. Some of the passengers have confirmed that the Raiwaqa bus was having problems from when it loaded
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PWD Hydrologist Charged With Corruption
A senior Hydrologist of the Public Works Department appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon charged with 10 counts of official corruption. Faga Solomoni Finiasi is alleged to have approved overtime duties
Air Fiji Planes Remain Grounded
There are more delays as Air Fiji planes remain grounded this afternoon and the CEO said that services are now expected to normalise by Thursday. CEO Sialeni Vuetaki when contacted this afternoon confirmed that they are
Filling In Names Is Necessary
With only days remaining for the National Council for Building a Better Fiji teams to go around the country to get the formal signed responses from the members of the public on whether they support the draft Charter or n
Changes in Fuel Prices
The Prices and Incomes Board has announced the decrease in the wholesale and retail prices of motor spirit and premix outboard fuel while there will be a slight increase in the price of kerosene. From tomorrow, motor sp
Aust Officers Help Fiji Police
Three Australian Federal Police officers are in the country to help the Fiji Police and other authorities including the Land Transport Authority to determine the cause of the bus fire which claimed ten lives in Maleqereq
Couple and Friend Sent To Prison
A couple and their friend were today handed a custodial sentence by Magistrate Aminiasi Katonivualiku after they pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny. 23-year-old Lusiana Waqabaca and her husband 21-year-old Isimeli
Vacant PS Position Filled
The vacant permanent secretary positions at the Agriculture Ministry, Lands Ministry and the Tourism, Trade and Commerce has been filled by the Public Service Commission. Chairman for PSC, Rishi Ram has confirmed that D
Inquiry Into Bus Tragedy Begins
An official inquiry into the bus tragedy at Malaqereqere, Sigatoka by the Transport Ministry will begin today. The Transport Ministry had confirmed the inquiry team includes officials from Transport Ministry, Ministry o
Officials Meet To Discuss Bus Incident
The National Fire Authority, the Land Transport Authority, National Road Safety Council and Police are currently in a meeting to discuss investigations into the Bus Tragedy at Malaqereqere, Sigatoka last Thursday night.
More Revelations On Bus Accident
As the inquiry into the bus fire near Naevuevu in Sigatoka continues, there are more revelations which suggest that the bus involved in the tragic accident had mechanical problems. Some of the passengers have confirmed
Carpenter Shot With Nail Gun
An 18-year-old carpenter of Nadroga is admitted at Lautoka Hospital after he was shot with a nail gun by a fellow workmate. Divisional Crime Officer Western SP Vijay Singh had confirmed the suspect saw the victim smoki
Prepare Children Well: Bole
The Interim Education Minister has called on parents to prepare their children well as the third term of school begins tomorrow. Filipe Bole said the third term is crucial as secondary level public examinations take pl
Buses To Go Through 6 Monthly Checks
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has welcomed the Transport Ministry's announcement that all buses in the country will now go through 6 monthly checks rather than the current yearly check. Bainimar
Police Release Raiwaqa Bus Driver
Sigatoka police have confirmed the driver of the Raiwaqa bus has been released from police custody. According to police the driver was kept in custody for his own safety and after an assessment he was released late yest
National Mourning Day Should Be Considered
The interim government should consider a National Mourning Day for the passengers who lost their lives on Thursday in the tragic bus fire. Those were the words of TISI National President Dor Sami Naidu who said that peo
100% Increase In Disciplinary Charges
The Public Service Commission has revealed that they have seen a 100% increase in disciplinary charges against civil servants in 2008 compared to last year. Permanent Secretary Taina Tagicakibau said in most cases civil
Police Hunt For Robbers
Police are looking for suspects who are alleged to have robbed an elderly couple in Lami on Friday. Police Media Officer, Ema Mua said that the 80-year-old elderly couple from Sacremento, California was in the house wit
Manage Time Wisely: Bole
Manage time wisely, attend all classes, listen attentively to teachers and ask for help on topics which you don't understand. This is the advice from interim Education Minister Filipe Bole as the third and final aca
Accident Survivors Attend Thanksgiving
45 survivors of the tragic bus fire at Malaqereqere, Sigatoka last Thursday will attend a thanksgiving service at Naevuevu village today after being accommodated in the village for the last 3 days. Village headman Ratu