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Driver injured after collision
A private car and a truck collided at an intersection in Namaka this morning. Police say the truck driver is alleged to have run the red light when it hit the private vehicle. The driver of the private...
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Fire destroys house in Tailevu
A two bedroom house was fully destroyed by a fire yesterday in Waikete Tailevu. The Nausori Fire Station received a fire emergency call after 3pm. Upon arrival at the scene, the Fire Team saw the...
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Secret ballot rejected
The secret ballot intended to be conducted by the Fiji Public Service Association, Fiji Teachers Union, Fijian Teaches Association and Fiji Nursing Association from the 25 September to 6 October has...
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Suspects charged with aggravated robbery to appear in court today
Four men will be produced at the Navua Magistrates Court today charged with their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery case on the early morning of the 15th of this month. It is also alleged...
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Need to develop fruit industry – Seruiratu
There is a real need to develop Fiji’s fruit industry in order to help reduce the country’s fruit import bill. This was highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture, Inia Seruiratu at the launch of a...
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Climate Change affects every individual
Climate Change affects every individual and no one immune to its effects. This was highlighted by the Lautoka City Council chief executive officer Jone Nakauvadra. Nakauvadra officiated at the western...
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Multi-Faith Day of Prayer for climate action
As part of the Fiji National Multi-Faith Day of Prayer for climate action, three religious denominations in Nacula village, Yasawas held a combined church service on Sunday. The combined service that...
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Performance system will be rolled out at the end of this year – AG
Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General, Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum held the second round of nationwide roadshow for civil servants and nurses at the Kshatriya Hall in Labasa yesterday afternoon....
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Independent audit carried out for WAF
An independent external auditor from India based, Earthood Services Private Limited along with an Asian Development Bank technical expert have started their nine week audit at the Water Authority of...
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Names of businesses will be published – FRCS
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) will soon start publishing names of those businesses that have not lodged their VAT returns for a period of 6 months or more from the date in which such...
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Trial of a man who allegedly raped his wife with an eggplant continues
The trial of a 31-year-old man who is alleged to have raped his wife with an eggplant continued today. The matter was called before Judge Justice Riyaaz Hamza. While taking the stand the accused’s 32...
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Effects of climate change a reality for Vuaki villagers
The effects of climate change is now a reality that Vuaki villagers in the Yasawa are facing. Two years ago, the beach was 1 to 1.5 metres further out now the sea water has covered that much and is...
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Discussion underway for Fiji Taxi Association AGM
The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Permanent Secretary who is also the Registrar of Industrial Associations held a meeting yesterday with the Fiji Taxi Association and...
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New minimum wage rate comes in to effect this Saturday
The new minimum wage rate for both informal and formal sectors comes into effect from this Saturday the 30th of September, 2017. This was highlighted by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and...
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National Tsunami Drill to be conducted in October
A National Tsunami Drill will be conducted in Fiji late October to raise levels of preparedness and practical evacuation experience for tsunamis. Initiated by Government to minimize disaster risks...
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New EU Ambassador to Fiji present credentials
President, Major General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote yesterday received the credentials from the new European Union Ambassador to Fiji Ambassador Julian Wilson and non-resident Ambassador of Greece at Borron...
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Media team visit climate change affected villages
Members of the media today visited three villages in the central division to witness first-hand the effects of climate change and how Government is assisting them in mitigating its effects. The two-day...
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Pacific women Parliamentary meeting in the Solomon
A high level delegation, led by the Speaker of Parliament, Dr Jiko Luveni are in the Solomon Island for the Pacific Women Parliamentary Partnership Forum. She was accompanied by the Minister for Women,...
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Pay increments will be based on performance assessment: AG
Acting-Prime Minister and Attorney-General – Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, is continuing the roadshow for nurses and civil servants. The Roadshow also provided attendees the chance to seek clarification,...
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Government quarters in Rakiraki destroyed by fire
A government quarters in Rakiraki was completely destroyed today after it caught fire. The fire started at about half past one this afternoon. A staff from the Ministry of Agriculture was living in...
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