Fiji calls for media bids
by Anish Chand Media organisations in Fiji which are to tender for government printing and broadcasting services have to show examples of commitment to national unity, national identity development and nation building.
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Lautoka lawyer wins cab permit
By Anish Chand & Nanise Volau A lawyer in Lautoka has confirmed that she is a proud owner of a taxi permit after her name was drawn from a barrel last weekend by Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sabrina Iqbal
China Railway Rejects Compensation
By Nanise Volau The China Railway First Group in Fiji is disputing compensation claims by Namada villagers for devastation they say the company’s equipment has caused to their reef and fishing (qoliqoli) areas.
Fiji, a ‘democracy by military permission’: report
By Dionisia Tabureguci Fiji is a “democracy by military permission” and the execution of another political coup remains a very real possibility, a recent report on the Pacific region has revealed. Titled
Wakaya Island a cult base-USA media reports
By Anish Chand The Wakaya Island has been mentioned in a high-profile court-case in the United States involving a sex cult group known as NXIVM. Media reports in the USA are calling the case the “Sun, Sea, Sand and
Island coke haul worth $2million
By NETANI RIKACOCAINE seized on a remote Fiji island has been valued at close to $3million.A joint naval operation between Fiji and New Zealand saw the seizure of 52 kilogrammes of cocaine in two separate
Kiwis want to host IRB7s leg in Fiji
By Netani Rika NEW Zealand Rugby has indicated that it could host a World Sevens Series event in Fiji. This after NZ Rugby beat Fiji in the World Cup Sevens Semi-final in San Francisco on Monday and then won the
NZ says we’re all in climate change
By NETANI RIKA NEW Zealand Climate Change Minister, James Shaw, will speak to a public seminar in Fiji tomorrow (Wednesday) on working together as a region. His address at the University of the South Pacific will be
Turkey frees Fiji-linked jihadist
By NETANI RIKAAN Islamic State terrorist with links to Fiji has been acquitted by a Turkish court.Neil Prakash – with Indo-Fijian and Cambodian heritage – was on trial for extradition to Australia.He has
Criminalise people trafficking – US Report
By Anish Chand Fiji has been told to amend its Crimes Decree to criminalise all forms of trafficking in persons. That’s one of the key recommendations presented in the 2018 Report on Trafficking in Persons that has
Court stops man from taking new job
By Anish Chand The Suva High Court has ordered a Suva man not to take up employment in a company that is in competition with his previous job. Melvin Singh was employed as a Senior Estimator with Aquaheat South Pacific
Bainimarama accused of abusing Opposition leader
By Netani Rika FIJIAN Prime Minister, Rear-Admiral Frank Baimimarama, has told Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa, to marry if she wants better travel allowances. In the Parliament complex at lunchtime today,
Ratu Joji to be buried in Bau
By Netani Rika FINAL preparations are being made on Bau for the funeral of Ratu Jioji (George) Kadavulevu Cakobau tomorrow. Ratu George, eldest son of the late Ratu Sir George Cakobau, died last month after a
No Pay to Graduate for Teachers
By Anish Chand School teachers who will need to attend their graduation ceremonies will need to apply for leave without pay. This is the latest directive from the Ministry of Education to teachers as it
Fiji Sugar ordered to pay $$
by Anish Chand The Suva High Court has ordered the Fiji Sugar Corporation to pay $126,656.92 to an employee who was injured at work. FSC had admitted the liability, according to the court judgement that was
Woman officer creates history for RFMF
By Netani Rika THE Fiji Military Forces departed from tradition last month, assigning a female officer the task of carrying the colours of a battalion serving in the Middle East. Captain Loraini Rokosuka
Smith leads Fiji Water PR
By Netani Rika FORMER Fiji Television Limited CEO, Geoffrey Smith, has joined Natural Waters of Viti Limited as Director Public Relations. Smith worked for public relations firm George Rubine Ltd after
Land for Fiji High Commission in India
By Anish Chand The Cabinet of India has approved exemption from charging commercial rates for a plot of land allotted to the High Commission of Fiji in New Delhi. The land is located in the diplomatic area of
Stop politicising ferry business says Goundar
By Nanise Volau “Too many lies.” Goundar Shipping owner George Goundar made those comments in response to claims made by the passengers on board the Lomaiviti Princess V which aborted its voyage to Suva and
MP pension law to be amended
by Anish Chand A law from 1989 will be amended by Parliament in the budget session to allow for Members of Parliament to receive retirement allowances after serving for 3 years 6 months. Under 1989 law. MP’s qualify
Fiji relaxes more foreign exchange controls
By Dionisia Tabureguci The easing of foreign exchange controls recently approved by the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has seen five new exchange controls put fully in the ambit of commercial banks and foreign
Lomaiviti V causes sea scare
By Samisoni Pareti A ROLL ON – ROLL OFF ferry had to abort its voyage to Suva last night and returned to Savusavu after it developed a leak and listed badly to one side. Welders are now working on plugging the
Indian nationals caught in Fiji job scam
By Anish Chand Six Indian nationals who were stuck in Fiji without money after falling prey to a job related fraud have filed official complaints in India. They were offered lucrative jobs in
