Grow more, farmers told
SUGAR cane farmers have been urged to intensify harvesting operations and take advantage of the good start the crush has had.
View ArticleFSC upgrade ends
THE Fiji Sugar Corporation's mill upgrade program is now complete with the company confident all four mills will perform to expectation.
View ArticleBanabans seek $2m in damage
BANABANS living on Rabi Island in Cakaudrove have appealed to Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Britain to help them raise $2m to rehabilitate their homeland, Ocean Island or Banaba, from the ravages...
View ArticleNew code of ethics in place
A NEW code of ethics is also now in place for media organisations, as a result of the new Media Industry Development Decree.
View ArticlePower to ask for papers
THE Media Industry Development Authority of Fiji has the power to ask for documents or information from media organisations it investigates.
View ArticleDecree defines functions
A NEW decree issued by head of government Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama defines the Media Development Authority of Fiji as the major push behind the development of the media industry.
View ArticleLittle ones walk to school
CLASS Three student Avishek Chand wakes up at 4am everyday and leaves home an hour and a half later for school -- on foot.
View Article1000 FSC jobs to go
THE Fiji Sugar Corporation has embarked on a major cost-cutting exercise which will result in at least 1000 workers being laid off over the next 18 months.
View ArticleWAF clears air on tanks
MEMBERS of the public who want to install water tanks on their properties are not obliged to obtain legal permission.
View ArticleTeacher posts vacant
PRIMARY school teachers who turned 55 this year and have a proven record of excellence in the teaching profession will be given preference for 62 vacant positions at primary school level.
View ArticleLawyers against bid
LAWYERS defending a suspended Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) general manager, a health official and a businessman have objected to an application to consolidate criminal charges...
View ArticleConcert plans set
PREPARATIONS for the Toni Wille concert are well under way with the local bands, One 2 Eight and The Cruzez, now awaiting the arrival of the Pussycat singer.
View ArticleCloser to her dream
ASPIRING fashion designer Amelia Soqonivere is one step closer to her ultimate dream of turning her designs into a fashion statement.
View ArticlePlea for disabled
MEMBERS of the Fiji Disabled People's Association claim they are treated unfairly.
View ArticleWatchdog vows to help
THE Consumer Council will provide services for all consumers, including the disabled.
View ArticleRecord rice harvests in 14 months
Subramani Reddy, 77, has made rice farming history by harvesting three crops within 14 months.
View ArticleFish sales put kids in school
LOSANA Beci managed to put her children to school from the money she earned by selling fish at the Nausori Market.
View ArticleNursery aids research
THE new Tissue Culture hardening nursery at the Koronivia Research Station will allow the department to provide farmers with pest and disease free planting materials.
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