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Two Police officers sustained serious injuries last night after they were allegedly stabbed while trying to arrest an escapee. Police Spokeswoman Ema Mua has confirmed that a team of four officers from the Strike Back t
Only one non government organisation in the country will be a direct recipient of the aid the Pacific Islands Association of Non Government Organisation received from the Australian and New Zealand Governments. Accordin
Over 300 people are expected to be employed on a full time basis as Digicel Fiji Limited prepares to unveil its launching plans for its services later this year. Digicel Business Development Manager, Thomas Underwood sa
The Bus Operators Association said one of the requirements of the LTA act is that all PSV drivers must have their medical examination done before their license is renewed. Association President, Pyara Singh's commen
A 42 year old man charged with causing death by dangerous driving and allegedly driving under the influence of liquor will appear in a special court sitting in the Nadi Magistrates Court this morning. 28 year old, Jola
One of the major sponsors of rugby in the country, Digicel Fiji's Business Development Manager Thomas Underwood and his family remain in shock after they escaped with their lives when the roof of a temporary grandsta
Lautoka Police have found the body of the two year old boy who was swept away by strong currents yesterday after he fell into a drain. Police this afternoon confirmed that they found the body in Navutu, Lautoka. The tw
A 42 year old man is expected to appear in a special court sitting in the Nadi Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Divisional Traffic Officer Western ASP Richard Raju said the veh
Police are calling on the members of the public and the medical authorities to help them find three men who were part of a group of eight who tried to rob a market vendor in his home yesterday morning and were badly inju
Interim Minister for Education has indicated that further financial assistance could be forthcoming from the interim government towards the Uma Nand Medical School at the University of Fiji. Speaking to our reporter dur
The search continues for the body of a 2 year old boy who was swept away by strong currents after falling into a drain near his house yesterday. Police Media Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri said the boy returned from the mark
A 28 year old hotel worker of Nadi lost his life on our roads last night. Police Media Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the hotel worker was hit by a vehicle driven by a businessman who is believed to have been
The Fiji Rugby Union should take full responsibility! These are the words of Lautoka City Council Clerk Pushpa Raj reacting to the incident at Churchill Park yesterday where strong winds blew off the roof of a temporary
The Board of Directors of the Pacific Center for Public Integrity (PCPI) has instructed their executive director Angie Heffernan to remain in Wellington, New Zealand as they are concerned over her safety and possible tra
The Lautoka City Council officials will today meet with their grounds people to find out how the strong winds blew off the roof of the temporary stand that left spectators fleeing for their lives yesterday afternoon at C
What is the point of having elections if the Commodore does not want to have a political party with an indigenous platform participating and winning the next election? That is the questioned raised by Former Vice Presid
The Pacific Centre for Public Integrity's Executive Director reiterates that contrary to claims made by State lawyers, her legal case is not funded by AUSAID, NZAID nor any other foreign government or its agencies.
The Flying Fijians put up a marvellous performance despite going down 11 points to 7 to the New Zealand Maori in their second match of the International Rugby Board Pacific Nations Cup competition. Fiji led 7-3 a
Bau chief and former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi said there is a need for dialogue and engagement in a forum that the interim government and its political opponents can participate in, without preconditions. He
While saying that land is the key to Fiji's future development, the Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau chairman also pleads with landowners to release more land for future and rural development. Chairman Francis Naray
