Faults delay flights
AIR Pacific was forced to cancel its flights to and from Melbourne on Wednesday because of a mechanical problem on its B767ER aircraft.
View ArticleTermite busters treat home
A TEAM of Operation Kadi Vuka termite busters is in the Northern Division to eradicate the bugs found in a house last month.
View Article3000 attend free eye clinic
A SUCCESSFUL free eye clinic it was for about 3000 people who were screened for visual problems.
View ArticleWidow lives on faith
HAVING to look after three grandchildren at the age of 57 is no easy job for Bir Wati but she has moved mountains with a simple leap of faith.
View ArticleLoopholes in the system
GAPS existed in the Fiji National Provident Fund that bordered on non-compliance with social security conventions and best practices.
View ArticleFull withdrawal if you have PR
THOSE migrating with permanent residency can fully withdraw their Fiji National Provident Funds.
View ArticlePolicy review
THE Fiji National Provident Fund has relaxed its education policy - removing the $2000 per semester ceiling for local education.
View ArticleFund targets the housegirls
THE Fiji National Provident Fund plans to start targetting people working in the informal sector - to get their eight cents per dollar from their salary, as well as eight cents per dollar from their...
View Article12 days to register your phone
THE countdown begins as telephone users - mobile and landline - have 12 days from today to register their details with their service providers as required under the Telephone Services Decree 2010.
View ArticleOne president, three PMs and three ministers
ONE president, three prime ministers, three ministers and four diplomatic representatives made up the Pacific Island visitors for the Engaging With The Pacific meeting at Natadola yesterday.
View ArticleWithdrawal rules change
THE Fiji National Provident Fund will, from September 1, restrict all partial withdrawals except those on education, housing or medical grounds.
View ArticlePolice grill Chaudhry
Update: 12:28PM LABOUR leader Mahendra Chaudhry was asked to return to police this morning after being released from custody last night.
View ArticleAdding value
VALUE-adding is important and at the rate the population is growing this is something that needs to be considered by all farmers that deal with either the sea or the soil.
View ArticleFarming assistance
THE Ministry of Agriculture provides regular farming assistance under its capital programs to further develop initiatives of farmers.
View ArticleVirgin oil lifts lives
WOMEN on Cicia Island in the Lau Group believe their standard of living has improved with their increased interest in production of virgin coconut oil and its by-products.
View ArticleCrown lease review
APPLICATIONS for transfers and mortgages of crown land leases are being reviewed by the Ministry of Lands, says permanent secretary Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni.
View ArticleYouth denies defilement
THE Suva Magistrates Court has been told a 19-year-old youth who allegedly defiled his 14-year-old girlfriend had signed a statement that he would marry her.
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