Suva Players Yet To Apologise
Suva soccer players are waiting for things to cool down before they appologise to referee Dhiren Kewal, after he was assaulted on Sunday during the BOG semifinal between Suva and Labasa. Suva President Maritino Nemani s
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Schools Resume Classes
Schools in Rotuma that were closed due to water problems have resumed classes as of yesterday. In a statement, the interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said approval to reopen schools was granted after talks with the
Department Review Implemented
The Interim Labour Minister said investors should now expect a speedy response from the Department of Town and Country Planning, after the implementation of the recommendation of the review of the Department. Lekh Ram V
Tariff Will Not Affect Poor
The Fiji Electricity Authority clarifies that 90% of the poor will not be affected by the 1 cent per unit tariff increase. Acting Chief Executive Sunil De Silva said simply put, those who pay $50 or less for their elect
Veiuto Holds On To Culture
Keeping our cultural identity alive is our concern, that's why we have adopted the theme "My Language, My Prosperity". This is the message Veiuto Primary School will be bringing with them to Tadra Kahani &
Nukulau Development Still On
The Suva City Council (SCC) still maintains that it wants to declare Nukulau Island a picnic spot. Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola said they are still awaiting approval from the Lands Department before developing the isla
Scrap Communal Voting System
Communal voting over the past years has caused a lot of damage to Fiji and has continued to divide the people along racial lines. Those are the words of the Co-Chair of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji an
Draft People’s Charter Ready Soon
As preparations are underway to take the draft of the People's Charter to the people for consultations, the National Council for Building A Better Fiji (NCBBF) Technical and Support Secretariat stresses that not ever
3 Rob Sunbeam Office
Police are hunting for three men who got away with $23,614 from the Lautoka Sunbeam office at midday yesterday. Police Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that three masked men entered the bus stand offic
Tariff Increase To Benefit Long Term
While cabinet has approved an electricity tariff increase of 1 cent per unit, a lot of money will be saved and lots of jobs will be created. Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said while additional revenue from
Retail Outlets Breaching Food Regulations
The Consumer Council of Fiji said it has caught many retail outlets breaching food regulations by selling expired and improperly labeled food products. In its newsletter for this month, the Council reported that it foun
Tadra Kahani Tickets On Sale
Don't wait until the last minute to buy your tickets or you will miss this year’s Tadra Kahani, “The Dream Story Stage Show”. This is the advice from Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson as
Cabinet Approves Electricity Tariff Increase
Consumers who use more than 250 units of electricity a month will have to pay an extra cent for every unit of electricity they use from this Friday. Cabinet has today approved the last phase of the electricity tariff in
Draft Charter Ready For People
The Technical and Support Secretariat of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji is now finalizing plans to take the draft of the People's Charter out to the grass roots people for consultations. Speaking fr
Alleged Attackers Appear In Court
Three men appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon for allegedly assaulting referee Dhiren Kewal during the semifinal match in the FMF Blue Gas Battle of the Giants Soccer tournament yesterday. The two Suv
Police Force Unaware Of Abuse Allegations
The Fiji Police Force is unaware of allegations of abuse of office and corruption leveled against some Senior Police Officers from Labasa Police Station. Divisional Police Commander Northern ASP Isikeli Ligiari told Fij
Interim PM In Tonga For Coronation
The interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and his wife Mary will attend the coronation of His Majesty King George the 5th in Nuku'lofa, Tonga tomorrow. The coronation will last a week starting this Wedn
My Heart Your Home: Tavua District
One of our basic resources is being depleted and nothing and in order to preserve it we've decided to raise awareness through our performance. This is the message newcomers Tavua District Secondary School will be br
Brighter Future For Labasa
There are signs of a brighter future for the northern division as a number of investment projects heads towards Labasa. Chamber of Commerce Labasa President Ashok Karan said the construction of a new hotel and a Courts
Save The Children Awaits School Reports
Save the Children Fiji is still awaiting reports from the seven schools in Vatukoula who were assisted through the Vatukoula Assistance Program. Chief Executive Officer, Chandar Shekhar said they have to report to their