NGO Prepares For Crowd Surge
Marie Stopes International - Pacific is bracing itself for a surge in people that will be accessing their open door health services this month. The non-government organization (NGO), set up in the country in 2002, is so
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Shortage Of Housing A Problem
One of the major problems facing the Housing Authority is the shortage of low cost housing. Authority Chief Executive Alipate Naiorosui said with the shortage of housing all stakeholders, they have decided to work toget
Breastfeeding Program Begins Today
For the first time ever in Fiji, Hospitals and Health Centres will witness many mothers breastfeeding at the same time this morning. To mark the Breastfeeding Week which starts from today, health officials in Fiji have
Baleiloa Still Critical
Authorities at the CWM Hospital have confirmed that convicted prisoner Josefa Baleiloa is still in critical condition and is on life support Machine. Hospital General Manager Doctor Eloni Tora said the last time when he
The Pacific Dilemma
With globalization creeping into the Pacific, Fiji is under threat, it might be left behind. This is what Nabitu District Primary School's theme "The Pacific Dilemma" is all about for Tadra Kahani "Th
Qarase Blames Military For Delaying Elections
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is now blaming the military and interim administration for deliberately trying to delay the elections to stay in power, by shifting its position on issues. Qarase said firstly the m
Beddoes Hits Out At Police Force
There is something wrong with the police force if they are defending their barbaric bully actions which landed prisoner Joe Baleiloa in hospital. Those were the words of ousted Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes who said th
Fraudster Appears In Nadi Court
A 26-year-old Sri Lankan National charged with giving false information to a public servant and in being possession of fake documents appeared in Nadi court today. It is alledged that Ramanand Kalapati Pillay used a fak
Duo Refused Bail
The Magistrate Court today refused to grant bail to two men charged with four counts of unlawful use of motor vehicles, larceny, and robbery with violence and shop breaking. Noa Maya and Moape Katonivere also known as H
Secretary General Nominees Names Sent
The names of nominees from three Pacific Island countries for the vacant position of the Secretary General have been sent to the Forum Secretariat. Tongan Prime Minister Dr Feleti Sevele as chairman of the Pacific Leade
Public Warned of Live Mortar Exercises
If you live along the coastal areas in Suva, please do not be alarmed tonight if you here loud shots being fired as this is just an exercise. This is the message from Military Spokesperson Major Neumi Leweni who adds th
Travel Agents In Fiji For Exhibition
Over 500 travel agents from across Australia are expected to converge in Sigatoka tomorrow for an International Travel Agents' Exhibition at the Shangri La Fijian Resort. Australian based company, Travel Scene Ameri
Police Await Post Mortem Report
Police are awaiting the post mortem report of a 33-year-old labourer who died after an alleged assault on Tuesday night in Nausori. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern Ramesh Chand said the post mortem has been conducted a
Stakeholders Resolve To Work Together
We all agreed to work together with a common goal to resolve major issues affecting Low Cost Housing Development. Housing Authority Chief Executive Alipate Naiorosui said that the Authority together with the Public Rent
Uncertainty Affecting Investment
An economist said that uncertainty about elections and political uncertainty are some factors affecting the level of investment in the country. Professor Biman Prasad said the economic figures clearly show that some sec
Robber Asks For Leniency
A 25 year old unemployed man of Raiwai charged with attempted burglary and damaging property asked the court for leniency and to give him a suspended sentence. The court heard that on 24th February last year, Noa Maya a
Immigration Director Acquitted
The Immigration Director charged with careless driving was today acquitted by the Suva Magistrate Court. The court heard that on October 8th last year, Viliame Naupoto was driving his vehicle along Ratu Mara Road withou
Set Examples Says CID Officer
It is time for youths to start setting an example. Senior CID Officer Sakeo Ganivatu said an incident that raised serious concern was the fact that one of the reported cases which caught the attention of the Authorities
Elderly/Disabled Discount Back
The senior and the disabled citizens of Fiji can now again carry their ID cards to use the bus services around the country. Fiji Bus Operators Association President Pyara Singh said the 50% discount to bus fares which t
CCF Commends Auditor General
The Citizens' Constitutional Forum commends the Auditor General's investigation into the leave payout of $184,000 to Army Commander Frank Bainimarama for leave accumulated since 1978. Reverend Akuila Yabaki said