Vatukoula Assistance Timely
A former miner of the Vatukoula Gold Mines now cooks for others to support his family. Forty-three year old Shiu Pratap of Vatukoula was a shaft clerk in the Vatukoula Gold Mines and is now unemployed. Pratap told Fiji
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Council Begins Awareness Programs
The increase in the number of complaints received by the Consumer Council of Fiji has led to awareness programs being held around the country. According to the manager for the campaign at the council, Praneeta Singh, an
Japan Govt Ready To Assist Fiji
The Japanese Government is ready to assist Fiji in improving the water supply and road facilities however, no formal proposals have been given by the ministries concerned. Japanese Ambassador Masashi Nimekawa told Fijiv
Blind Society Calls For Assistance
If you are looking at a chance to do some good and give back to the society, this is a good way to start. The Fiji Society of the Blind is calling for people to help their blind students with their school work. Society
Fiji Tries to Uncover Education Scam
The Immigration Department is closely monitoring the entry of people from India who may be conned to come to Fiji under an Education Scam. Director, Viliame Naupoto said following the discovery of a bogus University of
More Asian Gamblers Arrested
Police have questioned and released 20 Asian nationals who were arrested from a Club in Suva for illegal gambling last night. The twenty also include 6 females. Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed that
Police Raid Asian National Home
Police have arrested an Asian National in Natovi, Tailevu suspected of supplying marijuana to Secondary School students, and people in Ovalau, Lomaiviti, Suva and even to Vanualevu. Media Liaison officer, Atunaisa Sokom
Future of Momi Bay resort project to be Decided
Developers of the Momi Bay resort project, Matapo Limited has been summoned to a meeting today where key stakeholders are expected to decide the future of the multimillion dollar project which has been on hold for the la
Rising World Food Prices To Affect Consumers
Rising world food prices will affect consumers in Fiji again from sometime next week. Prices and Incomes Board officials have confirmed that the new prices have been forwarded to the manufacturers and consumers will fee
Education Scam Uncovered
The Immigration Department has uncovered an education scam after a person was stopped at the Nadi International Airport while trying to enter the country to study at a bogus university set up via the internet. In an exc
Price Increase To Affect Consumers
Rising world food prices will affect consumers in Fiji again from sometime next week. Prices and Incomes Board officials have confirmed that the new prices have been forwarded to the manufacturers and consumers will fee
Do Not Dwell On Military Role
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that the findings and recommendations emanating from issues and the discussion paper prepared by the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) Wo
Public Submissions Invited on Air Pacific Performance
The Interim Government has urged members of the public to make submissions to the cabinet subcommittee appointed to review the performance and operations of Fiji's International airline, Air Pacific. At a press conf
More Questioned On Drug Haul
More people are expected to be taken in for questioning by police in relation to the biggest marijuana bust in Vanua Levu that was uncovered last Friday. Divisional Crime Officer ASP Luke Rawalai said the $100,000 worth
Pay For Teachers Studies: FTU
The President of Fiji Teachers Union said the interim government should pay for the teachers wanting to pursue further studies to improve their academic qualifications and teaching skills. Balram said the teachers pay f
Former Journalist Granted Bail
Former Journalist Raymond Singh has today been granted bail by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder, however the grounds for granting bail has been suppressed by the Judge. Singh's Lawyer Mehboob Raza made length
Health Ministry/LTA Begin Campaign
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has started a major campaign to enforce non-smoking in public transportation. Those caught smoking in public transport will now be told to
Mother Appears For Larceny
A 28 year old mother of one from Vatuwaqa appeared in court today for larceny. Shashi Kanta pleaded guilty before Magistrate Angela Wati for stealing a rice cooker from a Suva motel. The court heard Kanta and her partn
Tui Macuata Assists Police to Crack Drug Network
The Tui Macuata, Ratu Aisea Katonivere is expected to speak to the police in Vanua Levu today to offer the assistance of the Vanua to crack the major drug network now detected by the Fiji Police Force. Ratu Aisea said t
Prioritise Students Warns Education Minister
The Interim Education Minister has reminded all the teachers, headteachers and principals that any breach of leave conditions will result in disciplinary action being taken against them. Filipe Bole said the Education M