Control Alcohol Consumption
A hotelier and chief of Nacula in Yasawa, Meli Bogileka has called on people to ensure that alcohol does not control them this Christmas. Bogileka said people must not be easily carried away and tempted by the invitatio
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FNPF Bonus Unlikely
It is now three working days before Christmas day and it is still not known whether the FNPF workers who went on strike last week, will be receiving their bonus payments for this year. The Acting Interim Minister for La
Former Magistrate charged
Former Magistrate of Central and Eastern Division, Sunil Kumar today appeared in Nausori Magistrates court charged with seven counts of perverting the cause of justice. Kumar did not plead guilty to the charges and has
Fiji national re-arrested in Vanuatu
A Fiji National wanted in Vanuatu for allegedly defrauding its national bank, has been re-arrested for breaching his bail conditions. CID Director Waisea Vakamocea said Shailendra Sinha was arrested last week for variou
Lolohea remanded in custody
One of Fiji's most wanted men and Meridian Services recruiting agent, Timoci Lolohea has been remanded in custody in Sulaibiya, Kuwait. Lolohea has been in custody over the past few weeks and is awaiting trial in Ku
Kill Plot Suspects Out on Bail
The men allegedly involved in the plot to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister and others have been released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. The state has dropped the charge of inciting mutiny agai
Cikobia returning to normality
Cikobia is slowly returning to normality following devastation at the hands of Hurricane Daman. Interim Minister for Provincial Development, Ratu Epeli Ganilau said that at the moment Government ministries and RFMF engi
FICAC still questioning former magistrate
The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption are still questioning a former Magistrate who served in the Central/Eastern Division. Chief Investigator, Inspector Isireli Tagicaki confirms his officers are in the l
More programs to boost education
The Ministry of Education has for the first time completed a comprehensive curriculum that begins from Year K or Kindergarten. The Interim Minister for Education Netani Sukanaivalu highlighted at an Education Minister&#
Public called on to donate blood
The Blood Bank officials continue to push for more people to come up and donate blood for the sake of the patients who are admitted at CWM hospital. Blood Bank Manager, Seru Rokosuka said people have been responding wel
Union awaits ministry’s directive
After filing a trade dispute with the Ministry of Labour, the Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union are currently awaiting the Ministry's directive on their next move. General Secretary, Pramod Rae has confirmed that a
25 Villagers Charged
Police have arrested and charged 25 villagers of Yaro for allegedly storming into a Backpackers Resort and damaging property over the weekend. Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Waisea Kadawa has confirmed that the v
Heavy Rain/Flash Flooding Expected
More heavy rain and flooding of low lying areas is expected from today. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said a trough of low pressure is sitting in the west of the country which would result in heavy rain
Judge rules in favour of FNA
The Suva High Court has today awarded a judicial review case in favour of the Fiji Nursing Association and has stated that it will consider awarding damages, particularly over the loss of pay for the days the nurses went
Former Magistrate taken into custody
A former Magistrate serving in the Central/Eastern Division was taken into custody by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption late yesterday afternoon. Chief Investigator, Inspector Isireli Tagicaki has confi
Fiji doesn’t need charter-Qarase
The Ousted Prime Minister has today stressed that Fiji does not need a People's Charter to achieve true democracy. While reacting to the statement from the Interim Attorney General that the SDL should come on board
Nabouwalu villagers get timely Christmas present
After many years of waiting in vain, the people of Namulomulo Village in Nabouwalu Bua finally have something to celebrate this Christmas as they have electricity supply in their village. The villagers have written a no
Acting PM to be chief guest at Tailevu roadupgrade
Acting Prime Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will be Chief Guest at the groundbreaking ceremony for the road upgrading in Nameka, Tailevu today. The project is funded by the People's Republic of China and is worth $3
Fishermen stranded in Kadavu
A group of fishermen are stranded in Kadavu after their boat and fishing equipment were seized by villagers from Dravuni claiming that they were fishing illegally in their Qoliqoli. Kadavu police are investigating the c
Gold mine ownership to change again
Less than a year after the new Westech Mining Company took over the ownership of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, it will again change hands. This time UK based company River Diamonds is to sign an agreement with Westech which