Classes on Koro Island affected
The heavy rainfall and strong wind yesterday caused more damages to those who are still living in tents in the Koro Island. Classes for school children from Tuatua Nasau Primary School on Koro Island...
View ArticleSkype or no Skype? on former COMPOL case
Today’s proceedings The trial proper for the five men charged with aggravated robbery and causing Grievous Bodily Harm to former Fiji Police commissioner Ben Groenewald is expected to begin next...
View ArticlePolice investigate alleged break-in at Fiji FA HQ
Police is investigating an alleged break in at the Fiji Football Association headquarters in Vatuwaqa. According to Police four men allegedly tied up the security guard and ransacked the office this...
View ArticleFiji coach praises Bati defence
Fiji rugby league coach Mick Potter has praised his side’s defensive effort after the Bati recovered from sizeable deficit to defeat Toa Samoa 20-18 in Apia at the weekend. Bulldogs prop Sam Kasiano...
View ArticleHealth Ministry to maintain the cost of dialysis at a reasonable rate
The Health Ministry is constantly reviewing its partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Fiji to ensure people needing dialysis are well taken care of. The Ministry is also ensuring the cost of...
View ArticleBad news for Kava consumers
The Agriculture Ministry says it may take at least 2 more years for the price of Kava to come down. The hike in price is due to high demand in the market. Price of kava is now as much as one hundred...
View ArticleVilikesa Soko trial to begin soon
The trial proper in the alleged rape of Vilikesa Soko will start next Monday. Manasa Talala, Seruvi Caqusau, Kelevi Sewatu, Penaia Drauna, Filise Vere, Viliame Vereivalu, Jona Davonu, Pita Matairavula...
View ArticlePM to get a State welcome in New Zealand
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will soon be traveling to Auckland where he is expected to receive a State welcome. It has been confirmed that Bainimarama will leave the country this Thursday. But...
View ArticleNayalo signs for London Irish
Another Fiji born rugby player has secured an overseas contract. Former Nadroga Under 20 lock forward Senitiki Nayalo has signed for the London Irish club in England on a two-year deal. The 25 year old...
View ArticleMajority of FNPF members have less than $10K
The Fiji National Provident Fund has today revealed that more than 75 percent of their current members have less than $10,000 thousand dollars in the account. While presenting their Annual Report at...
View ArticleAuditor General finds irregularities in Health Ministry’s financial reporting...
A short report of Auditor General’s office in Health Ministry’s 2014 Annual report has highlighted a number of anomalies in ministry’s financial management reporting system. The report has also found...
View ArticleConsumer Credit Act to be reviewed
The 17 year old Consumer Credit Act is now up for a review. With the growing use of credit facilities by many Fijians the Consumer Credit Act needs to be aligned to the modern day lending services....
View ArticleBad cop guilty
A former Senior Ranked Police Officer has been convicted by the Lautoka High Court earlier today. Timoci Naulu without lawful authority, obtained $5000 from a person and did not press any charges...
View ArticleBobby Maharaj on bail, for abuse of office charge
The Chief Executive of the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board and former Commerce Commission CEO Bobby Maharaj has been charged with Abuse of office. He was charged by the Fiji Independent Commission...
View ArticleFiji to host Oceania 7s
It’s official, Fiji will host the Oceania 7s next month. The Fiji Rugby Union made the announcement today where 10 mens and 7 womens team will take part. But it’s highly likely Manager Ropate Kauvesi...
View ArticleTonga PM told to stop interfering with Pacific Games prep
Tonga’s Prime Minister has been urged to stop interfering with preparations for the 2019 Pacific Games. ‘Akilisi Pohiva has told parliament he has doubts that the country will be ready in time to host...
View ArticleFormer Samoa Football CEO appointed to top FIFA role
FIFA has appointed former Samoa Football Federation CEO Sarai Bareman as its first ever Chief Women’s Football Officer. She will lead the newly created Women’s Football Division as part of FIFA’s...
View ArticleFans should not miss Oceania 7s – Kolinisau
Vodafone Fiji 7s skipper Osea Kolinisau believes the Oceania 7s will be a good platform to start their world 7s series campaign. The golden skipper said fans should not miss this opportunity as some...
View ArticleFiji Times GM’s bail variation denied
The bail variation application for Fiji Times Limited’s General Manager Hank Arts to travel abroad has been denied by the Suva Magistartes Court today. Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne sighted that the...
View ArticlePacific Games Council expects Tonga to remain as host
Vidya Lakhan, the President of the Pacific Games Council reaffirms the Council’s support for Tonga as the host Nation of the 2019 Pacific Games. Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva told parliament he has...
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