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The American Embassy today sought increased access for Fiji sugar into the US market by partnering with the International Sugar Trade Coalition. US Secretary for Agriculture Ed Schafer announced they will lobby to re-a
Painting will be taken to another level at the Fiji Showcase 2008 which starts tomorrow. This is what Brad Blaze warns the public to expect when he performs his ‘Magic on Canvas’ show, and added that as well
Airports Fiji Limited chairman believes that the upgrading works at the Savusavu Airport will help boost visitor arrivals and create more employment opportunities for local residents. Digsby Bossley said the $5m airport
Suva Magistrate Amani Rokotinaviti sent a stern warning today as he sentenced two unemployed men to prison in separate cases. In the first case, Maciu Tamani of Baulevu Nausori was sentenced to 7 months imprisonment aft
Positive signs today as all the political leaders in Fiji have agreed to participate in the proposed Presidential Forum to be facilitated by the Commonwealth Secretariat. These are the words of Commonwealth Envoy, Sir P
Namaka Police are questioning a 26yr old man for allegedly stabbing a 52yr old expatriate of New Zealand last night. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh has confirmed that the expatriate, who was in the cou
A 23yr old man was today sentenced to four years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to being the informant in a $67,000 heist in August 2003. While sentencing Felix Vusonitokalau this afternoon, Magistrate Ajmal Gulab
As a follow up to a submission that was presented to Cabinet from the board of directors of the Natadola Project, the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama began his tour of the Western Division yesterday.
The entertainers for the Fiji Showcase 2008 went through their first rehearsal at the Vodafone Arena this morning. Fiji Showcase mascot Cookie the Clown along with Americas' strong woman Mama Lou, Brad Blaze and Gre
The Consumer Council of Fiji has called on the promoters of India in Style to make certain amendments in their print advertisement as soon as possible claiming that it’s misleading. Media and Information Officer,
Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has given the green light for the People's Charter Public Relations Team to visit his traditional domain. NCBBF spokesperson Filimoni Kau said the decision was indeed positive and s
Outgoing US Ambassador Larry Dinger has disputed the allegation by the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum that some heads of missions in Fiji are not impartial in their work. Dinger who will be farewelled toni
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has confirmed receiving the Ecumenical Research Education and Advocacy report on the problems faced by those living in the Muanivatu squatter settlement in Vatuwaqa and their possible evi
The Fiji Bus Operators Association will negotiate with the interim government to have their demands met. Association General Secretary Chaitanya Lakshman said they will call for an increase in bus fares if other subsidi
The Interim Health Minister had first-hand experience of what Taveuni doctors face, when she carried out a tour of the Sub-Divisional Hospital in total darkness. Dr Jiko Luveni and a group of senior health officials vis
If we want to live in a multi-racial society, a review of the three types scholarships handed out by government is needed. Public Service Commission Chairman Rishi Ram said that the Commission agrees with the move by In
Top American juggler, Greg Frisbee will perform one of the world's most dangerous juggling tricks at the Fiji Showcase from tomorrow. Greg, who arrived in the country yesterday, said this is his first time to perfor
Sigatoka police are closely monitoring the Sanasana landowners after they forcefully stopped a company constructing a hotel in Cuvu from entering its site. Assistant police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed t
America's strongest woman promises everyone that people will be amazed by her raw strength at the Fiji Showcase. Mama Lou revealed that everyone will remember her show because it's a show with a difference. An
The Suva Lord Mayor has issued a stern warning to the Muanivatu squatter residents to move out or they will be physically removed from the land they are occupying at the end of this month. Ratu Peni Volavola said the Mu
