Flash Flood Warnings in place
The Nadi Weather office has warned that flash flooding of low lying areas is still likely as heavy rainfall is expected for the whole of the Fiji group. Duty Forecasters say a trough of low pressure is lying in the West
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Work together-Green Peace
The Greenpeace and the Pacific Conference of Churches have called on people in the Pacific Region to work together to help prevent the drowning of Pacific island countries, due to climate change. Spokesperson from the C
Police hunt for youths
Police are hunting for two youths who robbed a 62 year old man of Simla Lautoka last night. According to police the victim was asleep with his family when the men entered the house through toilet window, tied the victim
Investigations on Khan remain suspended
Police have confirmed that the investigation against businessman Ballu Khan will remain suspended as long as he remains admitted at the Suva Private Hospital. Deputy Police Commissioner, Eroni Antonio said Khan will be
Successful bidders to be announced
Successful bidders for the mobile licenses will be announced by the end of this weekend. This is the view of Interim Minister for Commerce and Telecommunication, Taito Waradi who said the announcements will come after t
Sigatoka residents without bus services
The people living along Kavanagasau Road in Sigatoka have been without bus services from yesterday afternoon due to bad road conditions. Concerns have been raised by the Advisory Councilor Naroro and Yalava flats, Ashok
SDl surprised on cabinet reshuffle
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua party is suprised at the decision made by the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to reduce the cabinet ministers from 17 to 13. However SDL's National Director, P
Fiji still dependent on imports
While latest statistics reveal some imrprovement in exports and decrease in imports, the trade imbalance remains a major concern with the economy remaining dependant on imports. The Bureau of Statistics Merchandise Trad
Public asked to benefit from free clinics set up
Today is the last day for Non-Communicable Disease Week and people have been asked to benefit from free screenings and clinics organised at various supermarkets, Health Centres and hospitals by the Health Ministry. The
Tax Amnesty Extended
Tax evaders have been given one last chance to come forward and pay their dues as the Ministry of Finance has announced that the Tax Amnesty will be extended until December 31st, 2007. In a statement issued in the last
Cabinet to be Reduced
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today announced that he will reduce the current cabinet size from 17 to 13 interim ministers from the 1st of next month. While making the announcement, Bainimarama
Khan re-admitted in hospital
Businessman Ballu Khan is now admitted at the Suva Private hospital and according to his partner, Agnes Bulatiko this is due to dehydration. The doctors are monitoring his situation and it has been confirmed that Khan i
No Official FBCL Appointment Yet
The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Limited Board has stressed that the decision to recommend Riyaz Sayed Khaiyum for the post of FBCL CEO was an independent decision, however, no official appointment has been made as yet
Qarase alleges nepotism
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has today alleged that any decision to appoint former journalist, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum as the Chief Executive of Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Limited will be an act of nepotism. Qa
Wet Weekend Expected
Expect a wet weekend ahead with the Weather Office warning that there is a possibility of flash flooding in low lying areas around the country. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said a trough of low pressure
NZ official visit Ballu Khan
A Queens Counsel from Auckland Peter Williams and his assistant Chris Read met with businessman, Ballu Khan this morning at the CID heaquaters in Suva. His lawyer, Tevita Fa said Williams requested police if Ballu Khan
Water Upgrade Works Underway
The connections for two new pumps are currently being installed at the Waimanu Pump Station which will be able to provide extra capacity at Waimanu. Senior Engineer David Grinter said the installation will not affect wa
McCartney gets bail
Australian national, Simon McCartney who is charged with the alleged murder of his 26 year old wife, Ashika Lata has been granted bail today by Magistrate John Semisi. While delivering his ruling on the bail application
SDL rejects Presidents invitation
The SDL Party has rejected the official invitation from His Excellency the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to be part of the National Council for building a better Fiji. SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai said while t
Police await audit report
Police are now compiling documents in relation to the investigations into the Police Credit Union. Deputy Police Commissioner, Eroni Antonio said that they are trying to get a copy of the audit report which will then de