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Today is the last day for the annual Fiji Showcase and expect to see Mama Lou take on two men as part of her many tricks on offer when she takes to the stage today. This is what Mama Lou has to say: Meanwhile, Brad
Figures released by the Bureau of Stats reveal that Fiji imported more than they are exported in the month of May alone. According to the Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics provisional data for the month of May, Fiji imp
With only one hour left for the gates to the Vodafone Arena to open for the last day of the Fiji Showcase 2008, many are expected to take advantage of the last chance left to see Fiji's biggest trade and entertainmen
Rewa High Chief, Ro Filipe Tuisawau said the decision by any chiefs in his province to join the new look Great Council of Chiefs will be up to the individual chiefs but it will not change the stance of the province of R
The people of Fiji can expect a new mobile service in the next three months, as the new mobile company Digicel was yesterday given their license by the Interim Government. Digicel collected its license and handed over a
As millions of youths worldwide converge in Sydney for the weeklong World Youth Day Celebrations led by World Catholic Church Head, the Holy Father Pope Benedict the 16th, the Fiji delegation of 596 youths will this week
The people of Fiji can expect to have a new mobile service, as the new mobile company Digicel was today given their license in black and white by the Interim Government. Digicel collected its license and handed over the
The Interim Government coffers increased by more than $16m today, after the Interim Finance Minister today received a cheque from the International Airline Company, Air Pacific. They earlier received a cheque from Digice
A blood drive is being organized in Nadi to solve the shortage of blood that the Nadi Hospital is currently facing. Western Division Blood Services Manager, Jainesh Narayan said the blood drive will be held in Nadi tom
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the commitment of the Interim Government and leaders of Fiji's political parties to participate in next month's Commonwealth dialogue process. Pet
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Saiyad-Khaiyum said a South Korean company's plan to manufacture electric cars in Fiji could reduce the country's reliance on fuel and the investment could also bring in export doll
An appeal to reduce the jail term of three years for a 57 year old man was today dismissed by Justice Nazhat Shameem. Ram Chand Sharma was given a three year jail term for a total of 7 counts of obtaining credit by fals
A man serving a four and a half year jail term has been given a retrial by High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem today. Tomasi Turuturuvesi was sentenced for one count of robbery with violence, one count of unlawful u
As the hype of activities at the 2008 Fiji Showcase continues, Total Events Manager said people have walked out smiling from the Vodafone Arena. Speaking from the Vodafone Arena, Loretta Jackson said people have enjoyed
Don't worry the three member Review/Reform Committee will be independent and the reforms will be done to benefit the taxpayer. These are the words of the Permanent Secretary Labour, Taito Waqa who said the aim of th
The mother of New Zealand (NZ) based rugby player Osea Namatalevu is asking the New Zealand government to grant visas to her two daughters after doctors in New Zealand told them that the two sisters have to be there as s
Police have laid charges against another two men in relation to the alleged murder of 16 year old Zoya Bibi a few weeks ago. Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the charges were laid against the two la
The Permanent Arbitrator is yet to make a decision on civil servants back pay whose 2% pay was restored yesterday. Trade Unions have continuously called for back pay for their members however the Labour Ministry's D
It needs to be clarified that consultations are ongoing with regards to the Contractual Term arrangement and the Performance Management System. These are the words of Public Service Commission Chairman Rishi Ram in ligh
The National Fire Authority is calling on villagers and those staying in the rural areas to exercise caution when it comes to using outside fires for cooking. This is after an early morning emergency call from Kalokole
