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Interim Finance and Sugar Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry stresses that incentives need to be provided to cane farmers who have left farming in Vanua Levu following the non renewal of their leases. While Chaudhry welcomes t
Cane farmers who have left Labasa should think twice before going back to sugar cane farming. This call comes from the Fiji Cane Growers Association. Association General Secretary Bala Dass said this idea will not work
Drivers are being advised to take extra precaution while using some roads due to the adverse weather conditions. In a statement released, the Transport Ministry has issued a warning to all drivers using the following ro
Navua police are investigating a death threat that was made to Navua Soccer President Anil Sharma. Police have confirmed that the threat was received through a text message early this week. Police are working with Vod
Hundreds of people living in the interior of Naitasiri have been affected due to the flooding of Naqali Bridge yesterday. The bridge is under two meters of flood waters as the water level continues to rise. Station Off
A United States Department report claims that Fiji with another Pacific Island country has failed to make significant efforts to eliminate human trafficking and as a result they will lose aid from America. According to
The Instrument of Independence, otherwise known as the original Fijian Deed of Cession will be retrieved by a government delegation led by the Interim Education, National Heritage Culture and Arts. In a statement releas
Some roads still remain closed in eastern division as flood waters are slowly receding in these areas. Nausori police confirmed the Naqali Bridge is still under 2.5 metres of flood water and remains closed. Heavy rain
Police are expected to question some students of two prominent secondary schools in Suva in relation to a brawl last week. It has been confirmed that a 17-year-old student was allegedly stabbed with a sharp object durin
A major crackdown is now underway to try to stop drug cultivation and peddling in the country. It has become a growing problem over the years and police said they know that a number of students have also started to deve
More and more children in Fiji are becoming obese. In a survey conducted by the National Food and Nutrition Centre in 2004, 14.5% of all children were found to be overweight when their age and weight were compared. On
A woman who abandons her family can be told to pay maintenance costs to her husband if found guilty under the Family Law Act. Speaking to the Namosi Provincial Council members, Navua social welfare officer Teresia Maram
The outvoted chairman of the Bua Provincial Council Ratu Filimoni Ralogaivau has revealed that on the morning of the election for the council chairman in Nabouwalu last week, it was evident that a political party and a r
Today is World Environment Day and concerned citizens, the private sector and the government have decided to come together and call this day "No Plastic Bag Day". Coordinator Isabelle Dina said Fiji has a popu
The Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) has raised serious concerns about the creation of some new posts at the Fiji Institute of Technology (FIT) and the qualification now needed to become a Head of Department. Union Gen
Flood waters in most parts of the Eastern Division are still rising and are expected to rise even more when the high tide comes in at 6 this evening. Nausori police confirmed the Kings Road remains closed as Viwa Flats
The interim Finance Minister said there will be no increase in electricity charges on June 12th as granted by the Commerce Commission. Mahendra Chaudhry said it is government that makes the final decision on whether to
The Fijian Teachers Association has raised serious concerns about the creation of some new posts at the Fiji Institute of Technology and the qualification now needed to become a Head of Department. Union General Secreta
Two leading women's NGOs in the country do not support the latest statements by the ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase that the Qoliqoli and Indigenous Claims Tribunal bills are not racist and he still aims to imp
Former Fisheries officer Malakai Tuiloma, who is charged with one count of official corruption and alternative count of extortion, made an application for a stay of these court proceedings on the ground of delay however,
