Category: Fijian News
Negotiations underway for Nausori airport land
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has begun negotiations with landowners to acquire land for the expansion of the Nausori airport. TLTB general manager Alipate Qetaki confirmed to the Fiji Sun that negotiations have been ongoing for some time. “Such negotiations can be delicate and time is needed to enable the consultation process to settle,” [...]
No rental fees on govt land leases: PM
There will be no rental fees on government land leases in areas badly affected by floods in the declared disaster zones in the Western Division for a year. This was announced by Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Commodore Bainimarama’s decision comes after his two-day tour of the West assessing the damages [...]
Bus services to Lokia and Dravo halted
Tebara Transport Limited yesterday suspended their bus services to Lokia (Koronivia Road) and Dravo (off Bau Road). Tebara Transport director operations Saten Maharaj said this was done because of deteriorating road conditions. “It is unfortunate and we are mindful of inconveniences caused to our passengers. “The company is sustaining continuous damage amounting to thousands of [...]
Fiji, Russia discuss visa-free travel plans
Some major plans are now being tabled in order to establish a visa-free travel between Fiji and Russia to promote tourism. This follows the visit by Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to establish diplomatic ties with Fiji. In a meeting yesterday, a number of Fiji and Russia, including an outline of areas of economic [...]
Namosi welcomes PM’s decision
The Namosi Joint Venture (NJV) has welcomed the move by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama for his leadership and the process set out to address areas of concern. In a statement NJV said all parties have agreed that NJV continue rehabilitation work on its prospecting sites. “We are committed to fulfilling this work as quickly [...]
Second tropical depression approaches Fiji
As predicted, a second tropical depression is approaching Fiji from the west near Vanuatu. This new depression has intensified overnight and there is a moderate to high risk that this tropical depression will intensify into a tropical cyclone late today or tonight. As it approaches Fiji, it will slow down and turn more southerly, and [...]
650 new teachers without work
Six hundred and fifty new teacher graduates are without jobs this year in Fiji says Permanent Secretary for Education Dr Brij Lal. Speaking to FijiLive Dr Lal said out of the 800 new graduates only 150 new teachers were able to get posted because there are not enough posts and schools available. However Minister for [...]
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