12+ hour, 49+ min ago   (270+ words) A NEW haven for Fiji’s abandoned and vulnerable children has officially opened its doors in Meigunyah, Nadi. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran launched the Phos Haven Care Home yesterday. The residential home provides refuge for 12 children…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago   (226+ words) LESSONS from Narere’s formalisation must be addressed as three other informal settlements in Nasinu undergo development with the Ministry of Housing. Acting chief financial officer of Nasinu Town Council Imran Khan told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs on…...

13+ hour, 19+ min ago   (97+ words) Firefighters are battling a major blaze at the MaxValue supermarket in Tavua Town this morning, with the fire threatening nearby shops. The fire was reported at around 7.30am, prompting a response from National Fire Authority officers. Firefighters remain at the scene…...

13+ hour, 5+ min ago   (221+ words) A SURGE in complaints to the Nasinu Town Council has been attributed to improved reporting system with ratepayers now able to have their concerns centrally recorded and tracked through to resolution. Acting chief financial officer Imran Khan told the Parliamentary…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (278+ words) The High Court in Suva has handed down a two-year suspended prison sentence to 19-year-old Sairusi Rokosalu following his conviction for arson Justice Daniel Goundar delivered the ruling today, ordering that the two-year term be wholly suspended for three years....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (429+ words) Heavy rain and blustery weather marked the first Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Holiday celebrations at Albert Park, Suva, The Fiji Times reported on June 2, 1992. It was the first public holiday declared to honour Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna (1888-1958), the most distinguished…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (440+ words) FIJI’S first and only professional circus is touring Australia, with acrobatics, aerials, and perhaps the strangest skill of all — hair hanging. The Fijian Flying Circus was created by renowned Pacific dance company VOU, which has toured to more than 35 countries....

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (120+ words) THE Suva City Council should upgrade Albert Park to a standard suitable for hosting major festivals if it intends to continue using the ground for such events, says Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa. He said the council had a responsibility…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (338+ words) An Occupational Health and Safety investigation has been launched into the electrical explosion at Civic House in Suva that left two children with severe burns. The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations has also issued a Prohibition Notice to…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (244+ words) THE FIJI Water Flying Fijians have settled into preparations in Japan ahead of their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup clash against Canada this weekend. The national side has enjoyed favourable weather and a positive atmosphere in camp, with players…...