Experts meet to combat counterfeiting and piracy
Experts from World Customs Organization and China Customs are in Fiji conducting a WCO Sub-Regional Workshop for Oceanian Members on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy. Sandra Wens, Technical Expert,...
View Article5 Police Officers charged in November
Five police officers are among the 67 people who were charged with a total of 59 counts of separate incidents in November. This is the report released by the Offiice of the Director of Public...
View ArticleSeruiratu calls for an improvement in the Agriculture Statistic System
There is a need for improvement in Fiji’s agriculture statistic system. These were the words of the Agriculture Minister Inia Seruiratu at the Food and Agriculture Organisation Statistics Workshop that...
View ArticlePreparation for 2019 agriculture census begins
The Ministry of Agriculture has begun reparations for the Agriculture Statistics for Policy and also to further discuss enhancement of Data Collection Methodology and plan for the upcoming 2019...
View ArticleVuniwaqa in China to strengthen women federation friendship
The Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress of China hosted a five member delegation headed by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa in Hangzhau, China last night....
View ArticleFiji Airways announced direct flights to Japan
Fiji Airways yesterday announced the launch of direct flights between Nadi and Tokyo Narita three-times a week, subject to regulatory approvals. Starting 3 July 2018, the new, nine-hour flights will...
View Article2017 Pacific Island Pageant officially opened
The President Major-General (retired) Jioji Konusi Konrote yesteday evening officially opened the 2017 Miss Pacific Island Pageant in Nadi. Attended by contestants from nine Pacific Island Countries...
View ArticleYear 10 exam results released
The 2017 Provisional Examination Results for the Fiji Year 10 Examination will be released today. The purpose of this examination is to provide a benchmark for assessment, at both the student and...
View ArticleYouths taking leading role in creating awareness
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has taken a proactive role in creating awareness among youths and the impact of these cases on individuals, families and communities. This follows recent statistics of...
View ArticleAffordable housing expanded to Davuilevu
Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure and Transport, Parveen Kumar Bala officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony of Davuilevu Residential Subdivision yesterday afternoon....
View ArticleFiji’s efforts in combating NCD highlighted
President Major General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote yesterday received a courtesy call from the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement,...
View ArticlePower Disruptions expected
The Fiji Electricity Authority will carry installation and commissioning of auto-boosters on the 11 thousand volts Naboro distribution line this weekend. These works commenced last weekend and will be...
View ArticleSugar Cane planting progressing well : FSC
FSC is encouraged at the latest results of the 2017 cane planting progress. FSC Field Managers and Officers have been liaising with their various growing sectors and settlements, almost on a daily...
View ArticleDr Reddy is Minister for Waterways
Following the Magistrate’s Court Ruling, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has officially appointed Dr Mahendra Reddy as the Minister for Waterways. Reddy’s appointment will take effect on Monday, 11...
View ArticleRights are important to groom societies : Kepa
“Rights do come with responsibility but when there are limited rights shutting out a large section of a society from realizing its capacity, it results into a society devoid of responsibility,...
View ArticleDigicel to provide E-ticketing top – ups nationwide
All eTransport users will now be able to top up their Vodafone e-ticketing cards at Digicel stores nationwide. Upon roll out on Monday, 11 December 2017, people will be able to visit both Digicel or...
View ArticleEarly morning fire in the capital
An early morning fire broke out at a supermarket in the capital. The J Santaram supermarket along Robertson Road caught fire at around seven this morning. People in nearby buildings along Robertson...
View ArticleRemoval of asbestos at Nausori market nears completion
The safe removal of all asbestos containing material at the Old Nausori Market roof is nearing completion. The removal works began on 21st November, 2017 after the National Occupational Health and...
View ArticleBe mindful of fire safety : NFA
The National Fire Authority is advising home owners to be mindful of fire safety, especially before going to bed or leaving home. This is in light of an early morning fire at Alexander Street in Suva...
View ArticleAll China Womens Federation partners with Womens Ministry
Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa met with the President of All China Women’s Federation Shen Yuenyuen in Beijing. Shen is also the Vice Chairperson of National People’s Congress Standing...
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