TOURIST arrivals for the month of January increased by 3 per cent this year, from 46,124 in January last year to 47,551 in January this year.![]()
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Rise in visitor arrivals
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A fading heritage
THE excitement that had reverberated across Levuka last year after the Old Capital was listed a world heritage site is slowly fading away.![]()
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Changing times
ONCE a thriving centre for industry and trade, the Old Capital is now a shadow of its former self and former mayor George Gibson believes a lot of it has to do with the people and dependence on one industry.![]()
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Eye woes
SIXTEEN students of a school in Tailevu have been diagnosed with trachoma, an eye disease known to be the cause of blindness if not treated properly.![]()
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A musical journey begins
WATCHING his elder brother John deftly navigate the fret-board in the '50s, Gordon Rounds learnt how to play the guitar.![]()
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Poor roads affect highlanders
THE villagers of Draubuta in the Navosa highlands are hoping someone will hear their request to fix the eight-kilometre feeder road which connects their village to the main road.![]()
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Women issues on UN agenda
EMPOWERMENT and education are critical factors when dealing with women and gender equality.![]()
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Lau raises $22k for scheme
THE women of Lau raised about $22,000 last year to start a microfinance scheme for the women of the province this year.![]()
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Coastline breach
CLIMATE change continues to devastate and challenge the lives of people living along Fiji's coastal areas.![]()
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LTA: 'Accept' blame
PUBLIC service vehicle licence holders should accept some of the blame in the increase of illegal operators on national roads, says LTA spokesman Iliesa Sokia.![]()
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Unruly drivers
THE unruly conduct of some PSV drivers has led to the suspension of their licence, says LTA spokesman Iliesa Sokia.![]()
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'Hot' breakfast for mentally challenged
AFTER a 24-hour street campaign last Saturday, volunteers of Youth Champs 4 Mental Health will use funds raised from the campaign to provide hot breakfast for homeless mental patients in Suva.![]()
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Leadership training for students
BAULEVU High School deputy head boy Malakai Tani was happy that he woke up early to make the trip with 25 fellow students to Rishikul High School in Valelevu last week.![]()
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Man of honour
HENRY De Watcher's main reason for joining the Fiji Corrections Service is to help rehabilitate convicted citizens.![]()
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Dredging saves town from floodwaters
THERE have been no major reports of flooding in Ba this year as a result of the river dredging project, according to Ba Chamber of Commerce and Industry representative Daniel Elisha.![]()
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Supporters strength of party
SUPPORTERS of the Fiji Labour Party, according to the party's vice president Monica Raghwan, have strengthened the party even more.![]()
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Chaudhry still leader
MAHENDRA Chaudhry still remains the Fiji Labour Party's party leader until he receives a sentence, says FLP vice president Monica Raghwan.![]()
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Seek permission
ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Elections Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has clarified that NGOs need the permission of the Electoral Commission to conduct voter education programs.![]()
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Hospital orders for 2
TWO remand prisoners have been granted orders so they could be taken hospital.![]()
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Welder guilty of murder
DEVENDRA Naiker was convicted of murder by the High Court in Suva yesterday afternoon.![]()
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