CCF Concerned-Yabaki
The Citizens Constitutional Forum is concerned that some Fijians are trying to silence them as they give out information on the outcomes of the 72nd Session of the Committee on the Elimination of the Racial Discriminatio
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Parents Called to Carry out Duties
Tomorrow is the set aside for youths, and parents and guardians are being called upon to carry out their duties to their children to their best of their abilities. Jackie Koroi the Youth Prime Minister says the reports
Widow Homeless after Fire
A widow and her children are homeless today after their five bedroom house at Wainibokasi, Nausori was destroyed in an early morning fire today. An official at the National Fire Authority in Nausori confirms receiving t
15 member National 7s team named for HK
Three new players have forced their way into the National 7s Squad to Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s tournaments after their impressive performance in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. Veiyasana's Timoci Matanavou, S
More than $70m collected by FIRCA
More than $70 million has been collected by the Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority for February this year. Chief Executive Officer Jitoko Tikolevu said net tax revenue collected totaled $72.3 million, an increase
1-week-old-baby dies after breastfeed
Police are investigating the death of a 1-week-old baby from Pacific Harbour who died after being breastfed by his 32-yr-old mother yesterday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita confirms the
Police release Indian National
Police have questioned and released, a 42-yr-old Indian National who was found in possession with white powder believed to be cocain, at the Nadi International Airport yesterday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, C
Indian National in custody for supposed cocaine possession
Police have taken 42-year-old Indian National into custody after he was found in possession with white powder believed to be cocaine, at the Nadi International Airport yesterday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, C
Lesavua against CCFs view
A former politician is not happy with the view of the Citizen's Constitutional Forum and its report to the UN Convention of Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva. Ponipate Lesavua was reacting to CCF's
FLP suspends Nadi Branch member
The Fiji Labour Party has suspended outspoken FLP Nadi Branch member Bijai Prasad as he was found guilty by the Nadi FLP Executive Branch. In a press statement released by the FLP Nadi Branch, it said Prasad was guilty
2 charged by FICAC
A former Divisional Planning Officer in the Commissioner Northerns Office and a Businessman appeared in the Labasa Magistrates court late yesterday afternoon facing various corruption related charges. Fiji Independent C
Chaudhry was not sent on leave-PM’s Office
All Ministers are entitled to leave. These are the words of Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister's Office, Parmesh Chand in relation to claims that Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry being sent on leave
Hundreds mark International Womens Day
These were the voices of more than 100 women who marched through the streets of Suva last night to mark International Womens Day which will be celebrated today. Under heavy Police petrol the march started from Flee
Nadi Hospital receives $12,300
The Nadi Hospital has received $12,300 from the Executive Members of the Nadi Chapter-Fiji Island Hotels and Tourism Association fundraised at a Golf Championship on Denarau. Nadi Hospital Board of Visitors Chairman Wai
Housing Authority signs memorandum
The Housing Authority will be now working with two Chinese State owned companies to carry out a feasibility study on the low cost housing development projects. The Chief Executive Officer, Alipate Naiorosui said a memor
Bole appreciates Old Scholars commitment
The Interim Minister for Education is aware that ex-students' associations of other schools have alot to offer in the quest to improve education in the schools that nurtured them. In light of concerns raised by the
Hardly any classes on official school day at Grammar
With Suva Grammar School's low academic performance now in the spotlight, it has been noticed that there were hardly any classes running at the school until after midday today. Our reporter went to observe what was
State Will Not Call Witnesses
The lead counsel for the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and others, QC Gerard McCoy this afternoon revealed the State would not be calling any witnesses in the case to determine the legality or otherw
2 In Custody for Alleged Possession of Drugs
Police have taken two men from Laucala Island into custody for allegedly being in possession with dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Divisional Crime Officer Northen, ASP Luke Rawalai confirms the two who are workin
Ministry Seeks Clarification on SGS Procedure
The Ministry of Education has yet to confirm whether procedure was followed by Suva Grammar Secondary in allowing the Marist 7s to be held at the school grounds on a normal school day. Interim Minister for Education, Fi