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Lautoka · LautokaPolice arrested more people in Lautoka over the past two days for alleged drug related offences. In a release, police said on April 25th, 2024, 48-year-old man was arrested along Yasawa Street following the discovery of several clear plastics containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine. “A second arrest made along Yasawa Street, on the 25th of April, led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man also found with white substances believed to…See the Story
More arrested for drug related offences
Wages · LautokaSAILESH Naidu, an employment relations consultant, has told public consultations on the national minimum wage review in Lautoka that employers do not want to pay overtime pay after eight hours of work and instead give workers a day off. “There are a lot of workers with problems with overtime pay as employers do not want to give overtime pay,” he said. “Although the law says you pay overtime after eight hours, they give a day-off and I classify t…See the Story
Workers given day off | ‘Employers do not want to pay overtime’
Lautoka · LautokaThe Lautoka swimming pool will not be hosting international or local competitions, but will only be used for recreation. Lautoka City Council special administrator Ratu Tevita Momoedonu told The Fiji Times last week this was because of the mismanagement of funds by the previous administration. “It has been reduced from an international pool to a domestic one,” Ratu Tevita said. “So, in this pool there won’t be any swimming competitions because o…See the Story
Pool ‘will not host competitions’
Ba · BaThe death of the 19-year-old who was allegedly assaulted in Ba, and later died at the Lautoka Hospital has been classified by medical authorities. Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has confirmed a report was lodged on March 23 after the victim was admitted at the Lautoka Hospital after being allegedly assaulted by some youths in Ba, a few weeks prior to admission. “Investigators had gathered information from medical officials at the L…See the Story
19-year-old man died from ‘specific ailment’
Corruption · VotualevuThe army is not a place for dishonesty, selfishness, corruption or indiscipline, Commander Joint Task Force Brigadier-General Manoa Gadai said this week during a command parade at the Blackrock Camp in Votualevu, Nadi. He said the events of the year 2000 (mutiny) served as a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by internal strife. “Let us not revisit those dark days,” he said. “We, the RFMF, know what is best for us and our beloved nation, …See the Story
Gadai: Army not a place for dishonesty
Infrastructure · NadiThe existing infrastructure of Nadi is unable to meet the demands and pace of it’s growth. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka had this to say when queried about the constant flash-flooding affecting the tourist town after every heavy downpour. “Nadi has really grown and the infrastructure that was established for the population in the past is not sufficient for today,” he said. Mr Rabuka said the recent flooding would force Government to re-look at …See the Story
Demands and growth | Infrastructure not sufficient for today, says Rabuka
Lautoka · LautokaWestern Force coach Simon Cron and vice-captain Nic White have refused to blame the wild conditions and rain-sodden field for their 31-13 loss to Fijian Drua in Lautoka. A torrential downpour flooded the field and made the ball slippery. A fired-up Drua were not the only obstacle Force found themselves battling.See the Story
Wet weather not to blame for Force’s damp performance
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