Acting Principal Allowed Back
The Acting Principal of Waiqele Secondary School has been allowed back into the school this afternoon after management met with officials from Education ministry and police this morning. Management president, Durga Pras
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Seriously Consider Positions-Interim PM
Seriously consider your positions as statutory authorities and your roles as the guardians of the good governance and well being of the Fijian people. These are the words of Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama in r
Waiqele Secondary School Principal To Be Back
The Interim Education Minister has confirmed that Acting Principal, Waiqele Secondary School, Uma Kanti Karan will be back at school by this afternoon. Filipe Bole said he has received an update from ministry officials
NCBBF Team allowed to Make Presentations
The members of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji representing the People's Charter are only allowed to make presentations to the Cakaudrove Provincial Council meeting tomorrow. Tui Cakau's Spokespe
Low Pressure Warning in Force
A trough of low pressure lying over the Fiji group is intensifying and people living in flood-prone areas around the country are urged to take precaution as flooding in low lying areas is expected. The Deputy Director o
Yacht Thieves Apprehended
Two men who robbed an Australian couple on their yacht at the Natovi Jetty were last night apprehended by Police. Police PRO Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the two were caught in Vatuwaqa last night by Police with som
Man wins $30,000 Scratch and Win
Meanwhile, on a lighter note, a struggling family in Ba could not thank their stars enough today after the head of the family won $30,000 in scratch and win. The Resident Executive Director for Fiji Tattslotto, Graeme B
3 Provinces Stop NCBBF Team
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Public Relation team has confirmed that three provincial councils have stopped them from carrying out their consultation process in their areas. Spokesperson, Joeli Beset
Robbers Apprehended by Police
Two men involved in the robbery of the Australian couple on their yacht at the Natovi Jetty were last night apprehended by Police. Police PRO Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms that the two were caught in Baulevu last night by
Rotuma Supports Proposed Charter
Chiefs of the island of Rotuma have declared their support for the proposed People's Charter. At a meeting between the Rotuma Island Council and the government delegation led by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Fran
Acting Principal Stopped From Entering School
As the first day of the second school term kicks off today, the Waiqele Secondary School management said it will not allow the acting Principal to enter the school compound. President, Durga Prasad claims that Uma Kant
Alleged Murderer Expected To Be Charged Soon
Police are expected to lay charges on the 28-year-old husband later this afternoon who allegedly murdered his 39-year-old wife at their Ragg Avenue, Namadi Heights home early Sunday morning. Police Media Liaison Officer
Plan Well says Bole
As the second school term begins today, teachers and students are reminded that good planning is the essence of good performance. This is the message from Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole who said school staff is
Rape Cases A Concern
Rape happens anywhere and at anytime. This is the view of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shameema Ali on the rape cases that have taken place so far this year. Ali said not all rape cases are being repor
FVB Keeps Fingers Crossed
The Fiji Visitors Bureau is keeping its fingers crossed that visitor arrival figures for 2008 would not have to be downgraded with global price hikes affecting travelers around the world. Fiji Visitors Bureau Chairman P
Fiji A Safe Place says Rae
The National Federation Party said Fiji is as safe as anywhere else in the world for tourists and locals and people's security depends on the higher authorities of any country. Party General Secretary Pramod Rae sai
Proprietor Chooses To Remain Silent
The proprietor of Dan's Fish and Chips Shop in Laucala Bay has chosen to remain quiet after his employees were robbed inside the USP compound on their way to bank the day's takings yesterday. Dan Lobendahn said
Connect Internet Cafe Opened In Rotuma
Good news for Rotuma. Telecom Fiji and its subsidiary Connect Internet Services went a step further in bridging the digital divide between the rural and urban areas by opening a Connect Internet cafe in Ahau, Rotuma. T
Rotuma Day Celebrations Kick Off On Rotuma
The Rotuma Day celebrations kick off this hour on the Island of Rotuma. Speaking from Rotuma, Island Council Member Major General Joji Konrote said this is a very important day for Rotuma as this is the day when Rotuma
Police Search For Wheelbarrow Boy
Police are now looking for a wheelbarrow boy who is alleged to have threatened the 5yr old son of expatriate and demanded cash and other valuables from them yesterday. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed tha