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The Fiji Hoteliers Association said that the real test for the tourism industry starts now as the festive season has come to an end. Association President Dixon Seeto hopes that this year the tourism sector will perform
Two Hindu organizations have come forward to support the work of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. Representing the majority of the Hindu population in the country, Shree Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi Sabha
Natural Waters of Viti Limited has today announced that the Fiji Islands Revenue Customs Authority has been blocking their shipping agents from being able to export their bottled water out of Fiji on multiple times since
The Land Transport Authority has this afternoon made a final decision on the taxi fare increase after a board meeting earlier today. In a statement this afternoon, LTA Acting CEO Etuate Koroi said that the interim incre
Businessman Ballu Khan has withdrawn the case filed against the Commissioner of Police for his alleged illegal detention by the police. When Khan's habeas corpus case was called this afternoon, lawyer Semi Leweniqil
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has questioned why ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase refuses to contribute to the proposed People’s Charter for Change and Progress. Commodore Bainimarama is
Channel Two Television will have to wait a little longer to know their fate as the newly appointed Interim Minister for Communications, Tom Ricketts said that at the moment he is not aware of any progress. Speaking to r
Four men are currently being interrogated at the Valelevu Police Station over allegations that the group was attempting to rob a company vehicle carting a large sum of money this afternoon. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea
As the first ever meeting of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji is set to get underway next Wednesday, the Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said the outcome of the meetings will be worthless and invali
The Methodist Church of Fiji will not participate in the National Council for Building a Better Fiji as formal work of the council begins next week. Assistant General Secretary, Reverand Tuikilakila Waqairatu said the c
The new Interim Public Enterprise Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said clear policy directions would be set by his ministry regarding the functions of the Fiji Hardwood Corporation. Sayed-Khaiyum said the industry has a l
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is calling on the Land Transport Authority to grant them a 20% increase in bus fare by using the Cost Index Module Formula. An Executive Member of the Association, Rohit Latchan said t
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is now trying to get an extradition order from New Zealand to get former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive, Alice Tabete back home. FICAC spokesperson, Maraia Vavaita
Police have taken a 37 year old man into custody for allegedly striking another man with a cane knife late Tuesday night in Dreketi. Assistant Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita said the 36 year old man was talking to a
The Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Officer, Etuate Koroi is currently meeting with the Permanent Secretary for the Transport Ministry. The meeting is taking place to discuss the confusion surrounding the recen
The Fiji Trade and Investment Board carries a huge responsibility and the nation's prosperity rest on its shoulders. These are the words of the newly appointed Interim Minister for Industry and Trade, Tom Ricketts i
The Auditor General has called on the former Airports Fiji Limited board and management to justify the engagement of the company, International Shop Fittings on most of its building projects. The AG has established that
The Interim Government should understand that these are trying times for the public and it should be more considerate. This is the view of the National Director of SDL, Peceli Kinivuwai who said that the move by the Bus
Police are looking for three men who robbed a 69 year old retired businesswoman of Namadi Heights last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the woman was asleep inside the hou
Interim Minister for Defence and National Security Ratu Epeli Ganilau stresses that the Fiji Military Forces will continue to play a major role in ensuring law and order in the country is maintained. After the RFMF was
