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Police are investigating a case of an alleged rape of a 22 year old woman at Maqalevu, Nadi last evening. The victim was waiting for her transport along Maqalevu road when an unknown person pulled her hair from back and
All Vodafone prepay Customers who thought Santa has come early to town and given them $79 dollars worth of credit, have been cautioned not to use the money. When contacted Vodafone confirmed that there is currently a ma
The Health Ministry is hopeful that the Interim Government will allocate over $150 million for next year's National Budget. Permanent Secretary Dr. Lepani Waqatakirewa said health should also be given priority as it
The Fiji Teachers Union has called on the Interim Finance Minister to stick to his promise that Civil servants will be paid the four percent pay cut for next year’s National budget. Union's General Secretary,
The case for eight of the eleven accused charged in the alleged assassination plot was called for the first time for mention in the Suva High Court, only the legal Counsel for the eight were present. High Court Judge Ju
There will be no specific travel sanctions imposed by the New Zealand Government on those who are appointed to the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. However, Acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji, Joan
The Interim Minister for Labour and Tourism is adamant that she will receive what she wished for when the National Budget is announced this Friday. Bernadette Ganilau said one of the main issues to deal with first is th
The Ministry for Women, Social Welfare and Housing are seeking the same allocation for its Ministry in the 2008 National Budget which they were allocated this year. Interim Social Welfare Minister, Adi Laufitu Malani sa
After a lapse of four years the price of bread has increased from today. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that due to an increase in Bakers flour, the price of bread increases from today as the last review of
The Health Ministry is working on steps to see that civil servants remain healthy and fit at work. Ministry's Non-Communicable Disease Officer, Luisa Taito said the Public Service Commission has taken an initiative
The New Zealand authorities have stressed that Former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive, Alice Tabete is in the country legally after Tabete failed to return with the National Netball team this morning. The Dominion P
The Native Land Trust Board will make a decision on the future of its IT system, MYSAP which was installed by Pacific Connex for $16 million, at its board meeting at the end of the month. NLTB Chairman, Interim Fijian A
Executives from ATH, FINTEL, Vodafone, Telecom Fiji Limited, along with a mediator from the World Bank and Senior Executives from the Communication Ministry remain engaged in intense negotiations behind closed doors to t
Queens Counsel representing businessman Ballu Khan confirms that talks are now underway with the police to try and secure his clients release for medical evacuation abroad. QC Peter Williams confirms that talks are ongo
The Government has been urged to increase or continue with the same budget for next year for Education, Health and Social Welfare Sectors. The Arya Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji which owns various primary and secondary scho
Police have arrested three out of the six men involved in a robbery in Lami last week. Assistant Police PRO Corporal Josaia Weicavu said a group of about six masked men entered a home in Wailekutu Lami last week and thr
The Native Land Trust Board will set up a new department from January next year which will be providing landowners’ professional advice on managing their funds and investment opportunities. Interim Fijian Affairs
The Military has today denounced the statements made by Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director, Angie Heffernan to the Australian media that the RFMF is split. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga sa
The Police Commissioner is expecting an increase in the police budget next year. Commodore Esala Teleni said that he has made submissions to relevant authorities about how much funds he needs in next year's budget s
Police are looking for a town council worker who is alleged to have raped a woman in Nadi yesterday morning. The 58 year old woman was at home with her children when the man who was in a drinking party entered the house
