Concerns raised on the health of the Ocean
The President of the UN General Assembly is raising concerns on the health of the Ocean. Marine pollution is cluttering the Ocean and choking our marine-life, while immense garbage circulate out in the...
View ArticleSedition charges for 16 people
16 people who are alleged to be involved Ra sovereign Christian state appeared today in the Lautoka High Court. All accused persons were present in court. They are now charged with two counts each of...
View ArticleCommonwealth Countires discuss avenues for Trade and Investment
The first Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting since 2005, was held from the 9-10 March 2017 in London, in the United Kingdom. The Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism – was represented at this...
View ArticleLow Pass Rate in Mathematics and Science subjects for Year 13 students
The Minister for Education, Dr Mahendra Reddy is concerned on the low pass rate in Mathematics and Science subjects for our year 13 students. The Education Minister revealed while progress was noted...
View ArticleFiji ranked 110th in the world with women in Ministerial positions
Fiji has ranked 110th out of one hundred and 74 countries in the world where women hold ministerial positions in government. The data is revealed in the Women in Politics map 2017 that was released in...
View Article8 people questioned for drug raid in Valelevu
Eight people are currently being questioned following a raid conducted today in Valelevu. A team of officers from Southern Division and K9 Unit carried out the raid at a home whereby dried leaves...
View ArticleNo confirmed amount for 2018 General Elections
The budget allocation for next year’s General elections will be in the 2017-2018 National Budget. However the different ministries are still being allocated budgets which have not been finalised. The...
View ArticleBaber builds relationship with team
Vodafone Fiji Sevens Coach Gareth Baber is trying his best to gel in with the squad in order to perform as a leader. He says he is working on a number of activities which will allow the players to...
View ArticlePNG PM wants discussions on Fiji PNG trade issue
The PNG Prime Minister has weighed in on the issue of trade between Fiji and PNG. Peter O’Neill said he has instructed the PNG Trade Minister Richard Maru to hold discussions with his Fijian...
View ArticleInvestigations continue for 21 year old selling fake tickets
Investigations continue for the 21-year-old man who was allegedly selling fake tickets at $1.00 per ticket at the Triple N zone meet at the ANZ Stadium yesterday. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says...
View ArticleMore than 150 confirmed cases of dengue
With over 150 confirmed cases of Dengue fever recorded over the past two weeks, the Ministry of Health has today re-activated the Fight the Bite campaign. Health Minister Rosy Akbar confirmed the...
View Article“We’re not stopping any foreign ownership of media ” : PNG PM
The Papua New Guinea government says they are not restricting foreign ownership of media organizations in PNG. There have been discussions in the past to address cross media ownership, foreign...
View ArticlePolice investigate restaurant break in
Police are investigating an early morning robbery at a popular eatery in Suva. The Olympic fast food and takeaway that borders The Olympic pool and the Foreshore car park was broken into at around 3am...
View ArticleProactive steps taken to reduce unemployment rate
The Minister of employment Jone Usamate has revealed his ministry will be playing a proactive role in reducing the rate of unemployment. Speaking at the Employers Forum in Savusavu he says this could...
View ArticleInternet services now available at CWM
Patients and health workers now have access to internet at the CWM Hospital. This was made possible following the signing of the memorandum of Understanding between Telecom Fiji Limited today and the...
View ArticlePacific Islands Tax Administration Association opens in Fiji
The Pacific Islands Tax Administration Association (PITAA) officially opened this morning. PITAA’s role is to support its members to improve their capacity-building and cooperation, by leading towards...
View ArticleColanaudolu applies for bail
Alleged serial rapist and murderer Josua Colanaudolu has applied for bail in the Suva High court. The 39 year old is charged with twelve counts of rape, one count of murder, ten counts of abduction and...
View ArticleNew manufacturing & services zone to be developed in Lautoka
Fiji’s diplomatic missions overseas have been asked to get feedback from investors on what they would want to be included in a new manufacturing and services zone that will be built in Lautoka. In a...
View ArticleSharon Bhagwan Rolls speaks at 61st Session of the Commission on the Status...
Women and girls are also victims of war-crimes and genocide even if they don’t actively take part in them. Fiji’s Sharon Bhagwan Rolls made the comments at the United Nations where the Commission on...
View ArticleFiji Warriors retain World Rugby Pacific Challenge
The Telecom Fiji Warriors have retained the World Rugby Pacific Challenge title after thrashing Samoa A 41-25 this afternoon. The Fiji Warriors scored 7 tries to Samoa’s 3 tries. Meanwhile, the Junior...
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