216 articles tagged "lta"
It is unfair that those enjoying immunity from coup prosecutions freely contest elections. Those immune from prosecutions should be barred from contesting elections for four to eight years, or fully. Fiji National
The Land Transport Authority is urging all road users to exercise extreme caution and responsibility during the long Easter weekend, as traffic volumes are expected to increase significantly across the country. LTA
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem has expressed her dismay at the way in which the budget consultations for educational funding ended on Friday. She says a recording of a tit-
Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall. Members attending the consultation also raised questions about the state of hosp
Residents of the Qauia Settlement in Lami are calling to return to the multiple constituency based voting system. While speaking during the Electoral Law Reform Consultation held at Qauia Hall in Lami last night,
Sparks flew at the National Budget Consultation at USP last night as Pacific Polytech Chairperson Dr Ganesh Chand and USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia butted heads. This is after Dr Ganesh stated that sk
The Program Manager for Diabetes Fiji, Kini Marawa, is urging the government to re-direct the funds collected from the taxing of sugar, sweetened beverages, alcohol and tobacco to dedicated organisations such as them or
Outdated and harmful terms like “people with intellectual disabilities†and “unsound mind†must be abolished and political parties need to genuinely support people with disabilities once they are accepted as can
A call to have more Members of Parliament rather than having more Ministers and Assistant Ministers has been made by the people of Tailevu. The call was made by the Tailevu Provincial Council Chairman Semi Matalau,
Less than 10 people turned up for the public consultation on the Code of Conduct Bill, Access to Information Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill at Korovou Police Bure in Tailevu North, and 2 people
The Government will soon begin trialing a series of targeted measures aimed at easing traffic congestion on key routes and choke points. Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau says these trials will be condu
A former Land Transport Authority officer has been sentenced to one year and eight months imprisonment by the Ba Magistrates Court for issuing fraudulent driver licenses and illegally obtaining $1,600. Aisea Tabaka
The Fiji Police Force have recorded 13 serious accidents in the last 13 days which raises serious concerns for both drivers and pedestrians. Police Director of Traffic and Transport Control, Senior Superintendent o
The Land Transport Authority is urging the public to refrain from splashing water on moving vehicles during New Year’s Day celebrations, highlighting the significant risks this activity poses to road safety. LTA
As Christmas is tomorrow, the children and staff of St Christopher’s Home in Nakasi were visited by the staff and management of the Land Transport Authority, in the true spirit of Christmas. The visit saw LTA hos
Zero tolerance for reckless driving is being enforced by the Land Transport Authority which is freezing the client IDs of 238 individuals pending show cause proceedings. Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Se
Checkpoints around the country will remain and Police will continue to carry out this exercise throughout the festive season. Assistant Commissioner for Police Operations, Livai Driu says the Fiji Police Force are
Serious concerns are being raised on the increasing number of accidents happening on our roads, especially due to drunk driving during this festive season. Over the weekend, drunk driving contributed to the death o
62 driver licenses have been cancelled and 21 driver licenses suspended by the Land Transport Authority of Fiji so far this year as they intensify their commitment to road safety, taking decisive action against reckless
Eight drivers have had their licenses cancelled following the fatal accidents they were involved in. Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa says eight individuals who were summoned for s
