Teenage Pregnancy A Concern
Teenage pregnancy is one of the bigger issues in Fiji today and this has not declined over the last twelve months. These are the words of Marie Stopes International Pacific Regional Program Director, Heather Clarke at a
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Greg Frisbee To Entertain
Canada, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands and the United Kingdom have all seen it and now finally its Fiji's turn to get a chance to see a person get out of a straight jacket hanging upside down. The straight jacket is
EU Group Meets PM on Elections
A high level European Union delegation arrived in the country last night and are currently meeting with Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama on Fiji's commitments to the EU on holding general elections.
FHL Shares Trading Again
The suspension of trading of Fijian Holdings Limited shares by the South Pacific Stock Exchange has been lifted after the stock exchange was provided with information on the changes to the FHL Board. Stock Exchange Chie
Vunivalu Clan to discuss GCC Nominees
The chiefly Vunivalu clan of Namosi which the Tui Namosi belongs to will meet late this afternoon at Veivatuloa Village to decide whether to appoint three chiefs to be members of the new Great Council of Chiefs. Fijivil
Rev Ratabacaca impressed with Interim PM, Qarase Meet
The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Laisiasa Ratabacaca was impressed with the second meeting between the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, and the ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Q
Interim PM Wants Agriculture Updates
The Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has called on the Agriculture Ministry to provide him with regular updates on the programs and steps implemented to increase food production. Bainimarama said the
Qarase Says IG Actions Worrying
The Ousted Prime Minister said the Interim Government's actions are worrying with regards to its interference in the Fijian Administration, the public service and statutory bodies. In a statement released Laisenia Q
Strong Woman Comes to Fiji Showcase 2008
Imagine taking a telephone book and trying to rip it in half. Well, that would be a feat for us but not for America's strongest woman, Mama Lou. That is what will be on offer at the Fiji Showcase 2008 when the gates
Police Captures Fulaga St Robber
Police have confirmed the capture of one of the men involved in a daring robbery on Fulaga St over the weekend. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man, who had a knife wound, was arrested by the Police Strik
Works and Transport Ministry to Purchase Graders
The Ministry of Works and Transport will soon purchase new graders and will stop depending on Private contractors for road maintenance work. Principal Information Officer in the Ministry, Sainiana Waqainabeta said they
Interim PM, Qarase Meet
The four leaders, the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, Catholic Church Head Archbishop Petero Mataca and Methodist Church President Reverend Laisiasa Ratabacaca m
Case Against Fiji Wing Terminated
The case against Flying Fijians wing Filimoni Delasau regarding assault charges was terminated by Lautoka magistrate Shafulla Khan this afternoon after he told the court that he has reconciled with the victim. Delasau a
FHL to Remain Suspended-Stock Exchange
The South Pacific Stock Exchange stresses that Fijian Holdings Limited will remain suspended from the Stock Exchange until further explanations are provided on the changes to the FHL Board. CEO Jinita Prasad told Fijivi
Hannahs Lawyer Yet To Sight Deportation Order
Lawyer representing deported Fiji Times publisher Evan Hannah told an appeals court judge today that the deportation order against Hannah has not been presented in court and they have never seen the document. While maki
Census Figures Released June End
The Bureau of Statistics is doing final touches of the final figures of the population census before it is released at the end of this month. Principle Stats division, Amenatave Rakanace said they are working according
FHL Directors Pressured to Resign-Qarase
The Ousted Prime Minister claims that from information available, it seems clear that the Directors of Fijian Holdings were forced, or at least pressured to resign. Following the resignation of five Directors of FHL at
Trading in Fijian Holdings Ltd Suspended
Trading in Fijian Holdings Limited has been suspended from the South Pacific Stock Exchange from today. Stock Exchange Chief Executive, Jinita Prasad said Fijian Holdings has announced some major changes to its board an
ER Promulgation Replaces Laws
The Employment Relations Promulgation repeals six outdated pieces of labour legislations and replaces them with a modern legislation which promotes good faith, social dialogue and productivity improvement through decent
Flying Fijians Wing Arrested
Police have arrested and charged an overseas based Flying Fijians wing, with Assault. Divisional Police Commander, SSP Fesaitu Kava has confirmed that the player was arrested this morning and remains in police custody a