8 day left for Tadra Kahani
With only 8 days left for the Tadra Kahani where children from 14 schools from around the country show the public their views on life through their own eyes, organisers are calling on people to get their tickets now. Or
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Westech seriously affected by order placed by FIRCA
The Director of Westech Company Limited Brian Wessan has confirmed their company has been seriously affected after FIRCA placed a garnishee order on its property. Wessan confirms that some levels at the mines is under w
Police look for thieves who broke into Temple
Police are looking for unknown people who broke into the Narere Shiu Temple last night. Thieves gained entry after smashing the concrete block at the back of the temple. According to temple executives, thieves opened t
Interim PM says Dec 5th events due to racist policies by Qarase
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the events of December 5th occurred due to increasing racist policies by the Qarase government which was fuelling racial hatred. Following Qarase's comments t
Ousted PM’s driver taken into military custody
Ousted PM’s driver taken into military custody Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's lawyer Tevita Fa has raised concern on the action taken by the military after they took Qarase's driver in military cu
Police question woman allegedly involved in daylight robbery
Police are questioning a woman who was allegedly involved in the daylight robbery at the Anita Jewelers in Ba yesterday. Divisional Police Commander Western, SSP Emori Laqai has confirmed that a team of more than 40 top
FHRC gets ready to send report to UN
Fiji Human Rights Commissioner Shamima Ali is now getting ready to send a report to the United Nations which will be a reply to the report sent by the Fiji Human Rights Commission. Ali said the report will be ready by t
FIRCA in talks to seek 5% COLA adjustment
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Officers and Staff Association is now in talks with FIRCA management as it seeks a 5 percent COLA adjustment for members for this year. Association President Josaia Gonewai
Leader should come together and sort out differences
Our leaders should come together and meet to sort out their differences. This is the view of Young People's Concerned Network Spokesperson, Peter Waqavonovono who adds that if this did take place between the interim
Commander entitled to own opinion
The Commander of the RFMF is entitled to his own opinion. This is the view of SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai who adds that the SDL would always adhere to the law and says that each person has the freedom to sta
Robbery vehicle found in Naseyani village in Ra
Police are now combing areas around Naseyani village in Ra after the vehicle used in the $150,000 Anita Jewellers heist this morning was found abandoned in the vicinity this afternoon. Police confirm that village is abo
Suspended Chief Justice seeks to have Chief Justice Chamber vacated
Suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki is seeking to have the Chief Justice Chamber vacated by the Acting CJ Anthony Gates. When the case was called for this morning, Fatiaki's lawyer, John Apted also revealed that
Search to continue tomorrow for missing family
Navua police will continue the search for the taxi tomorrow that belongs to a Navua family who have been missing since April last year. Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Pradeep Kumar says it’s due to bad
Nabitu District to tell their dream story at Tadra Kahani
Nabitu District School are going to tell their dream story of an endangered species, that is, the Indigenous Fijian race. According to teacher, Vatilai Bakalevu, their main aim is to also focus on the indigenous mindset
Interim PM says Qarase could be facing some charges soon
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase could face some charges based on a court application to get declarations on some alleged unconstitutional and illegal decisions taken by him during his term as Fiji's Prime Mini
Qarase says election date is not good enough
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said the interim government agreeing in principle to have elections by March 2009 is not good enough. Although Qarase said he is willing to speak to Bainimarama, he will not su
Good News for consumers.
The Commerce Commission has announced a reduction in Telecom, Vodafone and Internet charges effective from 1st October. While making the announcement this morning, Commission Chairman Thomas Raju revealed that all local
Case filed by Chief Justice Fatiaki heard today
The case filed by suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki against the Army Commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama and 13 others was called for the first time in the High Court this morning. Fatiaki's lawyer, John Apte
Consumers unhappy with increase in cost of diesel and kerosene
The increase in the price of diesel and kerosene has been met with criticism from consumers. These are the views of members of the public speaking out on the increase: The Prices and Income Board has announced that
Jewelery shop robbed
A massive hunt has begun for seven men who robbed the Anita Jewellers headquarters in Ba about half an hour ago. One of the Directors, Bhaskar Lal Jogia has confirmed that a robber who posed himself as a customer, told