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Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry has rubbished claims by the ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase in relation to the tax evasion allegations against him. Chaudhry said Qarase should stop making personal att
The Nadi Weather Office has issued a flash flood warning in low lying areas as occasional heavy rain continues in the Central Division. Director Rajendra Prasad said a trough of low pressure is nearing the group and the
A 24-year-old man of Serua has been arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a house and attempting to rape the 36-year-old owner of the house. Navua police has confirmed that the man was arrested on Saturday ni
Police traffic officers arrested a few people in the in the Western Division who were found drinking and driving. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju said they arrested 24 drivers who were drunk and boo
High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder has acquitted 19 year old Jeke Vakararawa of a charge of manslaughter this morning. Vakararawa was charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of robbery with violence.
The continued increase in the cost of living should not be used as an excuse in the failure to deliver services. These are the words of interim Defense and Immigration Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau when addressing civil s
"Realizing the Talents of Local Artists" is the theme at the weeklong Procera Music Festival that will be held at Valelevu, Nasinu. The festival sponsored by the Ministry of Health will see local artists like
The Bureau of Statistics is expected to release the final figures for the National Census conducted last year by the end of this month. Principal of Statistics Amenatave Rakanace said they haven't set a date for the
Rups Big Bear has once again ventured into the building industry as they have started a high residential building project at Suva Point. The planned residential apartments will consist of 6 units with the planned units
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has today stressed that the SDL Party will continue to push for the dismissal of Mahendra Chaudhry from the interim government and they will not let the matter rest. Qarase maintain
Fiji Ports Corporation Limited continues to search for more than half a billion dollars in funding from overseas for the relocation of the container cargo facilities from the Kings wharf to Rokobili, located opposite the
The Suva City Council claims that a financing and investment company, willing to provide millions of dollars for the development of the Suva foreshore has been stopped by the interim government. Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Vol
Nadi Police are questioning three people who allegedly printed fake Fiji Bitter Fiji FACT tickets and tried to use the tickets to watch the tournament. Police are also trying to determine whether the three also sold fak
Three police officers in the western division received serious injuries after the police patrol vehicles they were in were stoned in Nadi in two separate incidents on Saturday night. Assistant Spokesperson Atunaisa Soko
Underdogs Navua created a major upset today by defeating Vodafone Labasa one goal to nil in the final of the Fiji Bitter Fact soccer tournament just moments ago. Navua proved all critics wrong and was the surprise packa
It will be a repeat of last week's London Sevens final when rivals, the Digicel Fiji Sevens team meet Samoa in the Edinburgh Sevens quarterfinal tonight. Fiji beat France by 42-7, thrashed Moldova by 52-7 and scrape
The Suva City Council claimed that a financing and investment company, willing to provide millions of dollars for the development of the Suva foreshore, has been stopped by the interim government. Mayor Ratu Peni Volavo
A major manhunt is underway for seven men who robbed a 48 year old businesswoman of cash and other items amounting to $20,000 yesterday. The victim was asleep when seven masked men armed with cane knives and pinch-bars
Three police officers in the western division received serious injuries after the police patrol vehicles they were in were stoned in Nadi in two separate incidents yesterday. Assistant spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri ha
The stage is set for the 2008 Fiji Bitter Fact finals this afternoon with the Southern Forest Navua side to take on the Vodafone Labasa team, who come in as favourites this afternoon. This is how our soccer commentator
