Database launched to view boarding passes of Girmitiyas
Descendants of Girmitiyas can now go online to look at the boarding passes of their ancestors who came to Fiji after the launch of the girmitdata.org database. Develop
Author: Rashika Kumar
It needs to be questioned how responsive is the Govt and the society to the interests of those below the age of 40 – AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the question that needs to be asked is how responsive is the government and the society in Fiji to the interests, demands a
Liverpool beats Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win FA Cup
Liverpool has kept alive hopes of an unprecedented quadruple as Konstantinos Tsimikas struck a sudden-death penalty winner to earn a 6-5 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cu
Girmit history should have been taught in our schools the day we gained independence – Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says everyone should know the Girmit history and it should have been taught in our schools the day we gained independence as it is a par
Chaudhry says politicians should not be making insincere promises after Rabuka says his Govt will declare an annual public holiday to honour Girmitiyas
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says politicians should not be making insincere promises to people to win their votes after People’s Alliance Leader,
There is an environment of fear amongst people of Indian origin but we must work together – Prof. Prasad
There is an environment of fear amongst people of Indian origin created by some to serve their political interests however, we need to re-assert and re-affirm our need, a
Court to sentence Nawaikula next Friday
The Suva High Court will sentence former SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula who lied to former Parliament Secretary General and obtained a financial advantage of more than $20,000
Nawaikula seeks forgiveness from the general public, those affected and the court - Valenitabua
Former SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula who has been convicted of giving false information to the former Parliament Secretary General and obtaining a financial advantage of mor
Prof. Prasad is trying to play a hero – Koya
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says National Federation Party Leader Biman Prasad is misleading the people of Fiji. He says Prasad sp
People’s Alliance will establish Girmitiya public holiday and bring back Ratu Sukuna Day – Rabuka
People’s Alliance leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says an annual public holiday to honour the arrival and settlement in Fiji of the Girmitiyas will be declared by a People
Keeping Amadea in Fiji is costing Govt $1m a week - DPP
A full Court of Appeal will hear the matter next week where Russian superyacht, Amadea's lawyer has appealed against the High Court's decision to register a warrant that
Some areas in Nausori without water, supply expected to normalise by 6pm today
Thousands of people living around Nausori are without water supply since about midday today due to a burst main at Koronivia roundabout. Water Authority of Fiji says w
Consumer Council warns taxi drivers against refusing short runs and charging extra
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding taxi drivers to strictly adhere to the Public Service Vehicle code of conduct and refrain from denying services to passengers w
Reddy says Qereqeretabua has jumped the gun
Minister for Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says once again, NFP MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua has jumped the gun and demonstrated her lack of knowledge about environmenta
AG and his Ministers are using the 1987 coup to stoke fear but they have created an enormous mess over the last 15 years – Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and all his Ministers are stoking fear using the 1987 coup but people a
Supermarkets working with FCCC to rework their business model – Bainimarama
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says supermarkets are now working with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to rework their business model to focus on mainta
Amadea to stay in Fiji for a bit longer after Court of Appeal grants stay on registering warrant
The Russian superyacht Amadea is not leaving the country anytime soon as the Court of Appeal has granted an interim stay of execution and enforcement of the warrant to se
Amadea expected to leave Fiji soon after court refuses stay application on registering warrant
The Russian superyacht Amadea could leave the country soon after the application for stay of enforcement of the warrant by yacht owner was refused by High Court Judge Dee
Tickets for Drua vs Chiefs match go on sale from Monday with the $145 tickets sold out or allocated
The $145 tickets for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua vs Chiefs game in Lautoka have already been either sold or allocated with only the $20, $30 and $95 tickets available
Court rules man who allegedly stole $7,600 from EFL last year is unfit to take plea due to mental illness
The Suva High Court has ruled that the man who allegedly robbed Energy Fiji Limited of $7,600 last year is not fit to take the plea and stand trial. Autiko Nabunobuno
Investment Fiji appoints Kamal Chetty as CEO
Kamal Chetty has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Investment Fiji. Board Chair, Jenny Seeto says Chetty has made a significant contribution in lead