FTU to lodge COLA claim soon
The Fiji Teachers Union will soon be lodging their COLA claim after the rise in cost of living. Union General Secretary, Agni Deo Singh is calling on the interim government to announce an early date for restoration of t
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Close call for villagers
Villagers in Naimasimasi, Vugalei in Tailevu had a close call yesterday when they nearly buried the body of a person they did not know. The funeral which was held yesterday after the church service had to be put on hold
Man loses life after accident
A man in his early 30's lost his life on the roads this morning after the car he was driving hit a 10 wheeler truck at the Nadi back road. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju confirms the deceased w
Police Raid 3 Houses in Nadi
A team of Police Officers from Suva and Nadi raided three houses in Nadi yesterday seizing dried leaves believed to be marijuana worth $10,000. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita said the house of a 37 ye
Unions Want COLA Increases
The Fijian Teachers Association will now start talks with the Public Service Commission to demand a 7 percent Cost of Living Adjustment increase for civil servants, which they have been claiming from last year. General
Qarase’s bills would have divided country-3 NGO’s
Three NGO's from Fiji have sent a report to the Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Geneva saying that the Qarase government's plans to enact some new legislations would have further divided the
Justice Coventry Ready to Leave Fiji
Judges are human. These were the final words of Judge Justice Roger Coventry at a farewell function at the Tanoa Plaza organized by the Fiji Law Society. Justice Coventry, who arrived in the country three years ago, sa
Think Before Laying the Blame-Shamima
A lot needs to be looked at before laying the blame on anyone for committing a crime out of anger. Following the incident involving a 22 year old woman throwing her two babies in the Rewa River earlier this week, Fiji W
15 Year old Remanded in Custody
The 15 year old boy of Malolo Island charged with the rape of a 12 year old student has been further remanded in custody. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Josaia Weicavu said the boy pleaded guilty to the charge and ha
Kolinio Meo pleads not guilty
Former Director of the Fiji Institute of Technology, Kolinio Meo this afternoon pleaded not guilty to one count of abuse of office before Magistrate Aruna Prasad. The Court heard that from the 12th until the 17th of Dec
Flour and Sharps to increase from tomorrow
Bad News for Consumers as the price of Flour and Sharps will increase from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board states that the increase is due to the increases in the cost of imported wheat. The Board said Wheat pri
Northern Division Roads still Closed Off
Many roads in the Northern Division are still closed to all traffic. The Acting Director National Roads Paula Baleivuka said the check done this morning by the Roads Engineers shows that the Nabouwalu Road is only open
PS Labour Breached Trade Disputes Act
High Court Judge, Justice Roger Coventry in his ruling on the application of a Judicial Review by the Fiji Nursing Association on the decision of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Labour and Industrial Relation
Widow conned by civil servant.
The Court heard that in 2002, a widow, Miriama Marama, after her husband had died, was approached by the accused Kirisitiana Takayawa, a typist at the Public Trustee, to help Marama get $6,000 released from the Public Tr
Woman Found Unconscious
Police are investigating an incident whereby a 22 year old woman was found lying on the road unconscious, in Sikituru Nadi, on Tuesday afternoon. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Josaia Weicavu said the woman was taken
Nausori Police Hunt for Robbers
Nausori Police are looking for four people who tried to rob a family in Waila Nausori last night. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand said 5 people forced entry into the house and tried to assault the own
No need to join NCBBF-Shamima
Women do not need to join the National Council for Building a Better Fiji to have their voices heard. Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Co-ordinator, Shameema Ali said that women have always been advocating for their right
Nasir told to seek divine intervention
Controversial Assistant Police Commissioner Crime, Nasir Ali will no longer report to the Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio. Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni said although internal investigations have
Interim govt fully committed to education
The Interim Government is fully committed to assisting the higher education of the Fiji people. In a statement released, the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the Interim Government's commitmen
Former FIT Director charged with corruption
Former Director for Fiji Institute of Technology, Kolinio Meo has been charged with corruption related cases. FICAC spokesperson, Maraia Vaivaitamana confirms that Meo was brought in for questioning this morning and cha