Marijuana Network Uncovered
Police have now extended their investigations to Viti Levu to hunt for people allegedly involved in the biggest marijuana bust in Vanua Levu that was uncovered last Friday. Divisional Crime Officer Northern ASP Luke Raw
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Economist Predicts Positive Outlook
The inflation rate in Fiji is expected to stablize by next year according to a senior economist with ANZ who said global food supply will improve. Melbourne-based Economist, Jasmine Robinson said the massive increase in
Mother Appears for Stealing
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 that Kanta and her
PSC Await Tribunal’s Ruling
The Public Service Commission will await the tribunal's ruling before making a decision on whether the 2% pay restoration next month for Civil Servants will be back dated. PSC chairman Rishi Ram maintained that they
Funds To Assist All NGOs: PIANGO
A total of 22 non government organisations in 21 Pacific Islands, including those in New Zealand and Australia, will benefit from the $4.5m, from New Zealand Aid, and $300,000, from AusAid, given to the Pacific Island As
Fijian Businesses Not Undermined
The Interim Prime Minister has stressed that the Interim Government is not undermining the interests of Fijian businesses. Following the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) statement that it takes exception at the att
Drug Transporter From Nasinu
Labasa Police have managed to establish that the person whose truck was caught carrying thousands of dollars worth of marijuana from Natovi to Vanua Levu, stays in Nasinu. According to police, the truck driver when ques
Air Fiji Faces Dilemma
Domestic carrier Air Fiji is faced with a dilemma which could put the future of the company in doubt with escalating fuel prices already taking its toll on operators around the world. Following a ruling by the Permanent
Air Fare Hike Questioned
The Consumer Council of Fiji has questioned the international carrier, Air Pacific, on why it has decided to increase the air fares from Fiji to Australia and New Zealand when it is making a record profit of $38.2m. Cou
Idol Hopeful Feels No Pressure
I've always wanted to sing and it’s my dream to become a singer. These are the words of eight-year-old Kenyan Roddina Ndombi, who is the youngest contestant vying for the title of the FMF VTY Fijian Idol. She
Great Range At Showcase 2008
Less than four weeks remain before the biggest trade show in Fiji, the 2008 Fiji Showcase, kicks off in Suva. The event will see the Vodafone Arena floor area filled with booths selling items ranging from electronics to
Future Of Momi Bay Resort Unknown
Key stakeholders who have invested millions of dollars into the Momi Bay resort project will meet later this week to decide the future of the multimillion dollar project which has now been on hold for the last 13 months.
Chaudhry Calls For Special EU Support
The Interim Finance and Sugar Minister has urged the African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) Sugar Ministers to make strong recommendations to the European Union (EU) for special support to ACP sugar producing states adversely a
Consumer Council Questions Air Pacific
The Consumer Council of Fiji has questioned the International carrier, Air Pacific on why it has decided to increase the air fares from Fiji to Australia and New Zealand when it is making a record profit of 38.2 million
2008 Fiji Showcase to Feature Top Entertainers
The 2008 Fiji Showcase will feature new and well known entertainers and Organisers have promised that the people of Fiji will get to witness some of the top entertainers for the first time. Total Event Manager, Loretta
Air Pacific/TWU Negotiations Underway
Negotiations are now underway between the Transport Workers Union and the national carrier on Air Pacific's retirement age policy for the cabin crew staff, which is 45 years. Transport Workers Union General Secretar
Singh’s Bail Decided Tomorrow
The Suva high court will tomorrow decide whether to grant former journalist Raymond Singh bail or not, who has been charged with the murder of his wife Wendy Linda Singh. Singh's lawyer Mahboob Raza today made a sec
Beddoes Wants Meeting With Batley
The ousted Opposition Leader is hoping to meet with the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji with a written and verbal appeal to reconsider the exclusion of Fiji citizens from Australia's Guest Workers Scheme. Mick
Ratu Inoke Granted Bail Variation
The Suva high court has granted variations to the bail conditions for Naitasiri high chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata today. Lawyers for Takiveikata along with five other former CRW soldier’s lawyers, Akuila Naco and
No One Should Interfere in Judiciary’s Work-AG
The Interim Attorney General stresses that no one should interfere in the work of the judiciary after questions raised by the SDL on how long they have to wait for the judgment on their case against Commodore Bainimarama