BSP to change system
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 20:45:44 -0700 | business-news
This will take two and a half to three years," Mr Flemming said. Not revealing the cost, he said the system change would change how they deal with customers and also to improve efficiency.
Students mark special day
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:35 -0700 | business-news
Ba gathered in the western town yesterday to mark the fight against child labour. Chief guest principal education officer Ba and Tavua Hari Krishna said child labour deprived children the joys of childhood. "At a tender age, children are exposed...
Take ownership of environment
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:27 -0700 | green-news
Public Service Commission still marked World Environment Day with a tree-planting ceremony at Berkley Crescent. In her speech, director policy Maca Tulakepa highlighted the importance of the environment and sustainability, and called on the PSC family to beware of the...
Court reduces jail term
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:30 -0700 | business-news
Josese Koroi was convicted of a count of robbery by the Magistrates Court in Suva on December 20 last year. Koroi appealed against his sentence on the grounds that it was harsh and excessive and that his mitigation was not...
PSC releases register on staff size, structure
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:27 -0700 | business-news
Commission permanent secretary Parmesh Chand said it was important to manage the size of the public service as it ensured effective management of staff establishments. Chand said the PSC worked in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance to ensure the...
350K for roof covers
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:25 -0700 | business-news
The Suva City Council will spend $350,000 in putting up roof covers over most uncovered areas of the market. Special administrator Chandu Umaria said the project was expected to start this month and to be completed within eight to 10...
Plans for 100pc mobile coverage in the country
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:22 -0700 | business-news
Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has revealed that the government is working towards 100 per cent mobile coverage in Fiji by giving subsidies to companies that provide services in remote and rural areas. "We are bringing 4G to Fiji, which will...
Draft to be ready soon
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:21 -0700 | business-news
Act 1994 had brought out key issues that they hoped to include in the Disability Decree 2013. "We made sure we had all the stakeholders present at the consultation, including the district disability committees and key government ministries," Dr Yanuyanutawa...
Sea wall construction a priority
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:19 -0700 | business-news
Lomary Primary School and Lomary Secondary School in Serua are located a few metres away from the coastline leaving them most vulnerable to coastline erosion. School management, teachers and parents raised their concern to the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama,...
Telecentre to remove barriers to internet access
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:18 -0700 | technology-news
This is particularly experienced by students who have to access the internet to assist them with their school assessment projects. With the opening of the telecentre at Lomary Secondary School, more than 280 students now have ready access to internet...
Plea for respect
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:16 -0700 | business-news
Nakasi High School management is pleading with members of the public to respect the school. School manager Govind Singh made the comments following a recent break-in at the school. "It's a too early to say if anything was missing from...
Smuggling of animals sparks ministry concerns
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:15 -0700 | health-news
He said there had not been any disease outbreaks regarding poultry and they wished to maintain that standard. "We are looking at conducting the survey in July but that will depend on the funding as well. "If we have funding,...
New response
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:12 -0700 | business-news
And these leaders will need to believe and work towards the fundamental aspects of God's kingdom that is love, peace, justice, and reconciliation when serving the common good of the people the poor and those who are deprived of their...
HELP a child
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:10 -0700 | business-news
Different branch programs of the organisation will provide different services such as health awareness, skills development, childcare services, awareness on preventing child accidents and abuse, and also preserving the environment...Shekhar, a former CEO of Save the Children Fiji, is encouraging...
Road worry
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-06-12 14:06:09 -0700 | green-news
Speaking on behalf of farmers in the area, Ram Chandar said the road was too narrow for the cane trucks and the load would risk drivers' safety. "Last year, this road was upgraded but it was not done well because...
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