Police look for six robbers
Police are looking for six men who robbed a 46 year old Company Director valued more than $5,000 yesterday. Assistant PRO, Corporal Suliano Tevita said the man and his family were asleep when the six entered his house a
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Akesa new face of TFL
It is now official, that Wainibuka lass Akesa Drotini is the new face of Telecom Fiji Limited. Akesa's awesome performance at the Pacific Games not only won her a gold medal in the 5000 meter event but also landed h
Interim PM calls for urgent briefing on crime situation
The Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will be calling for an urgent briefing on the crime situation in the country from the Police Commissioner Esala Teleni. In a statement this afternoon, Commodore Bai
Western/Northern Divisions face drought
Most parts of the Western and Northern Division are now facing the full brunt of a drought. The Director, Nadi Weather Office, Rajendra Prasad said the dry weather that commenced in May, has taken its toll and most of t
No threat says Aust Defense Force
The Australian Defense Forces Chief, Air Marshall Angus Houston did call Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to strongly discourage him from deposing the democratically elected government in December last
Senilagakali Concerned over FSM graduates
Interim Health Minister, Doctor Jona Senilagakali is concerned that the taxpayers of Fiji are not getting a fair return on investment from the Fiji School of Medicine. Doctor Senilagakali said the government forks out m
CID still liaising with military
The Criminal Investigations Department is still liaising with the military's legal unit in relation to the death of Nimilote Verebasaga's in military custody last year. Director CID, Superintendent Waisea Vakamo
No leniency shown by PSC
Public Service Commission Permanent Secretary, Taina Tagicakibau said no leniency has been shown by PSC in dealing with the case of Director Roads, Mosese Nailumu in which he has been transferred to another Ministry afte
RKS confident of taking top honours
Tonight is the much awaited finale for 9 secondary schools especially Monfort Boys Town, as they will face stiff competition from the other secondary schools who will also be aiming for top honours. School representativ
10 months imprisonment for carpenter
A 24 year old Carpenter of Korowiri, Labasa who was charged with 10 counts of larceny, was today sentenced to 10 months imprisonment by the Nausori Magistrates court. Iftikaar Ali today pleaded guilty to the charges and
Flying Fijians escape with close win
The FMF Flying Fijians 15's rugby team escaped with a close 35-31 win against Japan in their opening pool game in the Rugby World Cup this morning. Fiji scored a bonus point win with four tries, two of them going to
First timers Draiba win Primary school division
The first night of the Tadra Kahani 2007 saw a new champion crowned in the Primary School Division with Draiba Fijian School taking the title home. Draiba Fijian took the title after performing their dream story of &quo
New medical school will be supported-Dr.Senilagakali
Interim Health Minister, Doctor Jona Senilagakali said the interim administration is concerned that the Fiji School of Medicine is currently taking an easy ride, which is resulting in a number of doctors leaving after gr
Police try to confiscate documents
Police are now in the process of trying to confiscate documents from the Fiji National Provident Fund to investigate allegations leveled against two of the Fund's former senior managers. The Economic Crime Unit has
FHRC Elections Inquiry report complete
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has completed its inquiry into the 2006 General Elections after a team conducted consultations around the country. FHRC Director Dr. Shaista Shameem confirms that the Fiji Labour Party,
FIRCA to meet with senior management
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Officers and Staff Association will meet with senior managers this morning to discuss the suspension of six members last month. Association General Secretary Kenneth Zinck
EU Aid Unaffected by PER
The European Union does not plan to suspend promised aid payments to Fiji after the interim government re-imposed the Public Emergency Regulations. EU spokesman Amadeu Altafaj Tardio told AAP that a meeting of member st
Invasion Would Have Been Unlikely
New Zealand Defence Analyst Professor Glyn Harper said an Australian invasion into Fiji would have been highly unlikely. Professor Harper who is the Director of Centre for Defence Studies in Massey University told ABC P
Ministry of Fisheries investigate turtle killings
A team from the Ministry of Fisheries is in Macuata currently investigating a case where large numbers of turtles were allegedly killed during the Methodist Church Conference last month. It has been confirmed that only
Dream Come True for Students
Finally having the chance to come and perform in front of not only a huge crowd but in front of members of the Interim Government is a dream come true for first timers in Tadra Kahani Nadi Christian Academy School. And