Where Is FHRC Questions Ali
The least the Fiji Human Rights Commission can do is make a statement showing the public that they are keeping a watch over everyone's human rights. This is the view of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Sha
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Body Identified
Police have been able to identify the man who died after he was hit by a vehicle yesterday after his wife came forward. Police still do not have the identity of the vehicle involved. According to police, the driver is a
Flash Flood Warning Remains
The Nadi Weather Office is calling on people living in the low lying areas to take extra precautions as a flash flood warning still remains in force. The weather forecaster has confirmed that a trough of low pressure st
Villagers Raise Questions on Charter
A lot of questions have been raised by villagers in the Macuata Province with the People's Charter Public Relation team regarding the role the charter will play in the current constitution. Charter spokesperson Ilis
Look North Project Sheds Light
The "Look North Project" by the interim administration has finally shed light on the capacity the northern division has in contributing to economic growth. This is the comment of the Savusavu Mayor Peni Naulu
Hunt on for Helicopter Crash Pilot
Police are looking for a pilot whose helicopter crashed 200 metres outside Uduya Point in Lami this morning. Deputy Police Director Operations SSP Erami Raibe has confirmed that the helicopter was on its way to Nausori
Helicopter Crashes off Lami
Police in Lami are currently down at the site of the helicopter crash in Uduya Point in Lami. They confirm receiving a report at around 7.10am this morningand also revealed that the pilot was the only one on board Ther
Fire Forces Relocation of Students
Close to 200 students of Valebasoga Secondary School in Labasa will now have to attend classes at Valebasoga Primary School after the secondary school's top floor was completely burnt down yesterday. School's Vi
Church Minister Terminated for Alleged Rape
The Assemblies of God Church has terminated one of its pastors in Labasa who is alleged to have raped his 17 year old girl over a period of time. Church General Superintendent Reverend Pita Cili has confirmed that the p
Youths to be well represented - Govt
The Minister for Education, National Youth Heritage, Culture and Arts and Sports said the interim Government will ensure that young people in Fiji are represented as much as possible. This comes following the successful
Health Minister to visit north
Staffing, housing, equipment and maintenance work will be the focus of a team from the Ministry of Health that will be heading to the north this Monday. The group that will be headed by the Interim Minister for Health D
Further Charges Laid Against Mahen Patel
Further charges have been laid against the former Post Fiji board chairman Mahendra Patel by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption today and he appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon. Patel w
Planned Power Shutdowns Get Mixed Reactions
The planned electricity shutdown for tomorrow by the Fiji Electricity Authority has been met with mixed reaction from the business community. Flour Mills of Fiji have confirmed that they had meetings with the Authority
Heffernan Case Struck Out
Pacific Center for Public Integrity Director Angie Heffernan's case challenging the appointments of the Acting Chief Justice Anthony Gates, High Court Judge Justice John Byrne and the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz S
Ba Experiencing Flooding
Heavy raining is taking its toll in Ba. Advisory Councilor and Ba resident, Hari Dayal Sharma said it had been raining heavily since mid-day and some areas are now flooded. Meanwhile, in the Tavua area, low lying a
Qaranivalu and Others to Remain Under Curfew
High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder has refused to grant a variation in bail conditions to the ten men who are charged with allegedly plotting to assassinate the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and
Education Invaluable - Teleni
Commissioner of Police Commodore Esala Teleni today reminded students of Ahmadiya Muslim College in Narere during the World Children's Day celebrations of the importance of valuing education in our society. Commodor
Can Electoral System Be Changed?
If the electoral system is flawed, what can we do to change it? That is a question put to the six speakers at the Media Forum Debate on the People's Charter last night. For the positive team, NCBBF member and Presi
Fiji Lacks National Identity-NCBBF
Fiji does not have a strong sense of national identity that should be evident in the various communities feeling a sense of belonging to Fiji as a country, according to the National Council for Building a Better Fiji'
More Rain Expected
Expect more rain this afternoon and over the weekend with flash flooding of low-lying areas. Weather Director Rajendra Prasad confirms that a trough of low pressure is sitting over the group and gets active in the after