BSP won't sell CFLL
THE Bank of the South Pacific has decided to keep the Colonial Fiji Life in its stable of businesses after initially seeking for expressions of interest over its sale.
View ArticleDate for fence job at the State house
THE Government House fencing project is progressing well and should be ready for commissioning in January next year says, the Office of the Prime Minister's deputy secretary for development...
View ArticleComputer prices next
CONCERN has been raised over the high cost of basic computer equipment, with the Commerce Commission now considering targetting this sector next.
View ArticlePolice grill fire suspects
THREE men were questioned by Lautoka police on Thursday in relation to a fire that partially destroyed the Fiji Kisan Sangh building in Lautoka.
View ArticleOpen manholes pose risks
A CONCERNED grandfather wants authorities to look into the theft of cast iron stormwater drain covers in Lautoka.
View ArticleMetal scavengers strip western towns
THE Western Division is facing a major problem where manhole and stormwater drain covers have been the target of scrap metal scavengers
View ArticlePodium dream takes shape
THE committee of the Festival of the Friendly North received $20,000 from Vodafone during their cocktail at Northern Inn this week.
View ArticleRed tape frustrates investors
ADDITIONAL requirements imposed on people wanting to start a business had delayed the processing of business licences and building permits in Labasa.
View ArticleMicrofinance plan to tackle poverty
RESERVE Bank of Fiji Governor Sada Reddy yesterday encouraged the community in the north to make use of microfinance services which could improve livelihoods and tackle poverty.
View ArticlePlea to save Hindi
CHILDREN need to be encouraged by parents and teachers to learn their respective vernacular language.
View ArticleTalks to remove derelicts
THE Fiji Ports Corporation Limited is having discussions with the courts to allow it to dispose of three derelict vessels sitting in Suva Harbour.
View ArticlePower outage
THE power outage yesterday morning affected the entire Central Division of Viti Levu, stretching from Namatakula to Tailevu, including Deuba, Navua, Lami , Suva, Nausori and Tailevu.
View ArticleSupplier stops chicken exports
DEMAND for frozen chicken is so high locally that one major supplier has decided to stop exports altogether in a bid to meet unprecedented levels of demand here.
View Article$5000 fine for blind eye on child abuse
IF a medical officer fails to report suspicion that a child has been harmed or is at risk of harm, he or she could be liable for a fine of up to $5000.
View Article$23m road deal for China
THE Ministry of Works awarded another road upgrade project worth $23million to the China Railway First Group yesterday.
View ArticleDate for $19m Korovou-Lodoni road
THE road upgrade work on the King's Road (Korovou roundabout to Lodoni road) is complete with the official commissioning of the road expected to take place early next month.
View Article90 Strong
THE secret to my long life is you, an emotional Frank Hilton told students of the Hilton Special School at his 90th birthday celebration yesterday.
View ArticleHuman trade victims spared
VICTIMS of human trafficking can rest assured that the Director of Public Prosecution will not pursue cases against them.
View ArticleFormer teacher launches guide book with a tune
SEVEN years of perseverance and hard work finally bore fruit for musician, writer and former school teacher, Etonia Lote.
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