Farmer and his wife face rape charges
A 65 year old farmer from the central division together with his wife have been charged for raping a 14 year old student in August this year. Aporosa Robai was produced at the Nasinu Magistrates Court...
View Article4 charged for their alleged involvement in carjacking
4 people have been charged with one count of aggravated robbery after their alleged involvement in a carjacking incident in Lautoka last month. The 4 are alleged to have stolen a vehicle worth 115...
View ArticleDaylight savings start in November
Fiji’s daylight savings will begin on Sunday, 6 November , when clocks go forward an hour at 2am to 3am. The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Jone Usamate says the...
View ArticleSchool managers under spotlight
The Minister for Education Mahendra Reddy today met with School managements in the Western division. He reminded them that government is closely monitoring the use of free education grants given to...
View ArticleFiji to host high level aviation meet
Fiji will be hosting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation in the Asia and Pacific Region in 2018. Civil Aviation Minister Aiyaz...
View ArticleThousands pledge to protect Donu and Kawakawa
More than 10 thousand people have pledged not to eat, buy or sell donu and kawakawa during their spawning period. This was part of a campaign known as 4FJ by a non government organization SeaWeb Asia...
View ArticleOff-load king appears in Court
Fiji 7s player Pio Tuwai was brought before the Nadi Magistrates court today. Tuwai is alleged to have assaulted his partner over the weekend. He has been ordered not to interfere with the witness and...
View ArticleRoy Krishna can’t wait for season to start
Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna had a busier off-season than most but says he can’t wait for the new A-League football campaign to kick off.The 29 year old captained Fiji in the Oceania Nations...
View ArticlePrasad confident of a good outing at IDC
Suva Football Association President Mahen Prasad is confident his side can win this year’s Courts IDC at home. Despite failing to win the Fiji FACT and BOG titles this season, Prasad admits they may...
View ArticleGovernment committed to safe guard environment
Government is committed to safe guarding our natural environment and ecosystem for both the immediate and long-term future. While launching the 2017 Calendar for Nature Fiji or Mareqeti Viti, President...
View ArticleKey stakeholders urged to assist in education development
Discussions are underway with relevant national level indicators to assist government to monitor the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal on Education. This is to allow various stakeholders...
View Article70 percent of chiefly position remain vacant
The Ministry of I-Taukei Affairs is now working closely with all provincial councils to fill the vacant chiefly titles in most villages and district in the country. Permanent Secretary, Neipote...
View ArticleSurvey into its final stages: Bureau of Statistics
The unemployment and employment survey is into its final stages. Conducted every 5 years, the Fiji Bureau of Statistics has teams situated around the country since last month. They are targeting to...
View ArticleVillage by laws to be in place in 2018
The much talk about village by laws is now likely to be in place in 2018. Ministry of i-Taukei Affairs, Permanent Secretary, Neipote Katonitabua says that all provincial councial will be presented with...
View ArticleParliament receives official letter from NFP
Parliament has received an official letter from the National Federation Party asking for the rejection to the increase of allowances. The recommendations of the Steering Committee on Emoluments was...
View ArticleDPP yet to charge political party members
No arrests have been made in relation to several members of two political parties and a Trade Unionist who were questioned last month. SODELPA party leader Sitiveni Rabuka, NFP leader Dr Biman Prasad,...
View ArticlePolice beef up operations
Bad driver attitudes, speeding and drunk driving are still major concerns the Fiji Police is trying to curb. 41 people have died on our roads so far this year compared to 51 last year for the same...
View ArticleFiji 7s team members part of Fiji International
Three members of the Fiji 7s team are currently part of the Fiji International golf tournament Captain Osea Kolinisau along with Emosi Mulevoro and Masivesi Dakuwaqa were seen earlier today practicing...
View ArticleMini Games officials hope to speed up preparations
Organisers of the 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu have emphasised the need to speed up preparations for next year’s event in Port Vila.Van2017 officials met with the representatives from the...
View ArticleBob Kumar announces retirement
Fiji Football Association will now begin the search of it’s new Chief Executive Officer. Long Serving member, Bob Kumar announced his retirement at Fiji FA’s Annual Congress this morning. Not many...
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