Institute seeks better varieties
THE Sugar Research Institute of Fiji, as is its practice every year, is seeking to develop improved breeds of disease-resistant cane high in sugar and cane yield.
View ArticleMomi hunt in China
THE Fiji National Provident Fund will travel to China to seek business opportunities for its Momi Bay project.
View ArticleMoney for relief work
THREE non-government organisations were the first recipients of the Vodafone Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) Foundation's Red Alert distributions yesterday.
View ArticleSaved from road crash
A VUNIVAU family is overjoyed, despite injuries, to have survived an early morning crash with a school bus.
View ArticleMystery man
WHERE is Noa Maya? The location of an alleged violent robber still remains unclear as a defence lawyer made an application to sever charges.
View ArticleWorsening situation
SANITATION facilities in the many informal settlements in Suva have worsened over the decade with increased threat of diseases, chronic infections and skin disorders.
View ArticleMore ships to service maritime provinces
THE Ministry of Finance and the Marine Department will work together for the purchase of two new vessels to service maritime provinces.
View ArticleDividend for UTOF
THE Unit Trust of Fiji has recorded an increase of 7733 per cent in its unit shares.
View ArticlePolice record major crime rate drops
POLICE say there is an drop in reported major criminal activities after the launch of a crime-free community concept.
View ArticleUSP seals deal
THE University of the South Pacific has established a visiting scholar exchange program with the University of Tasmania which will help it engage in major development issues.
View ArticleOfficers keep close watch
POLICE will continue to keep an eye out for students who play truant.
View ArticleHouse owners warned
MACUATA Province has been given a notice to repair to its major investment, Macuata House, or lose State tenancy.
View ArticleFarmer wants modern technology
THE need for basic necessities like water and electricity to be accessible in some cane farming areas of Seaqaqa was impressed upon the State at a cane farmer consultation at Solove Primary School.
View ArticleCouncil's compo claim
THE Sugar Cane Growers Council is still waiting for the formation of a council board before it can pursue a compensation case against the Fiji Sugar Corporation either before the industry tribunal or...
View ArticleContest stresses plight of children
A NATIONAL oratory contest will be organised in Suva this Saturday for students in primary and secondary schools by Save the Children Fiji.
View ArticleJail for dishonest guard
A security officer has been jailed to four years by Lautoka court for his involvement in the robbery at the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority warehouse in Lautoka.
View ArticleCourts exhaust trial dates
Most courts in Suva are now giving court dates for next year and only a new judge may give trial dates for this year.
View Article30,000 native trees planted
ABOUT 30,000 native tree species have been planted through the State-funded One Million Tree Planting campaign.
View ArticleHibiscus Festival plans on track
THE Hibiscus Festival is no longer just a carnival with a pageant component but one that has evolved over the years, says Hibiscus Event Group chairman Dhansukh Lal Bhikha.
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