EDUCATION minister Ro Teimumu Kepa was granted leave by the court yesterday for the second time. Read more…

The Agriculture Ministry paid $68,900 to Asco Motors for 25 outboard motors even after the company demanded $4000 more than the initial quote. Read more…

MINISTERS in the interim government used political pressure on Agriculture ministry staff to supply goods to people before the 2001 general election, a court has been told. Read more…

PRIME Minister Laisenia Qarase's decision to travel overseas on Fiji Day is an affront to the people of Fiji, the Fiji Labour Party says. Read more…

A high school is in shock over a report that four girls had allegedly been sexually involved with a teacher. Read more…

THE Vanuatu delegation is expected to present a traditional presentation of apology to the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo during Fiji Day celebrations on Monday. Read more…

Taking to a trip to Lovina, on the north coast, can be a pleasant change from the busy shopping / party scene in Kuta. One of the things you will notice instantly about Lovina, is the black sand beach and lack of large, crashing waves. The water is also several degrees warmer than on the [...] Read more…

Former Agriculture permanent secretary Peniasi Kunatuba was pressured to approve a request by former minister Read more…

About 300 internet users, a majority of them business houses in the Suva area have been affected by an internet outage since yesterday afternoon due to a problem on the Telecom Fiji exchange Read more…

The consumer council has requested a waiver of VAT from FEA's fuel surcharge to provide some relief to consumers Read more…

Four cars were damaged during a major landslide at a car park along Stewart Street in Suva Read more…

The Methodist Church in Fiji has fully supported the Qoliqoli Bill saying the Government should not be swayed easily by parties opposing the Bill Read more…

Nine prisoners were released on bail today by three High Court judges under strict conditions after complaining of inhumane treatment they received at the Korovou Prison in Suva Read more…

Fiji's Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Labour leader Mahendra Chaudhry have moved a step further by mutually agreeing on matters of national interest Read more…

Lovina is a fairly quiet, relaxing resort area. If you feel like some energetic activity, a hike might be what you need. My guidebook suggests a hike from the village of Selat to Asah Gobleg in the area to the south of Lovina. This hike is 10kms and takes 4 hours. In the heat on [...] Read more…

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AP - As they toured the opening "Louvre Atlanta" exhibits, going from a severe Roman bust to an unforgettable Raphael portrait, the directors of the Musee du Louvre and the High Museum had different reasons to be thrilled by the unprecedented collaboration that these masterpieces herald. Read more…

A ride to to Bedugal can take a pleasant side track in Candi Kuning. The Bali Botanical Gardens are located to the west of the main road, and are accessed by turning left at the corn knob statue, and heading down a small side road, just south of the market area. The Bali Botanical Gardens, also [...] Read more…

Darvis is a one of a kind person I have run into, while living in Bali. Maybe Bali attracts unique people, or maybe they get that way after living here for a while. Whatever, this afternoon I talked to Darvis about his life in Bali, his painted photographs, and his company, AsiaImages. As his website says, [...] Read more…

AP - The leaves are turning, there's a chill in the air, pumpkins are ready for picking and the Halloween spirits are playing their tricks. Read more…

Barbara Correa - Now marketers can advertise their cookies right in the same place that you're losing them. Read more…

Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll: Fletch will arrive in Bali in mid-October, and will need to fly to Semarang a few days later. So far, he’s been unable to find a website which will allow him to book the flight. Do you have a suggestion for a website [...] Read more…

Rolf Potts - Terror fears don't mean you need to cancel your travel plans; just make yourself aware of the true dangers. Read more…

Richard Bangs Adventures - Ancient observatories, Orthodox frescoes, transatlantic eels and other attractions await in Macedonia. Read more…

AP - The peak season for leaf peeping should begin in about a week in northern New Jersey and some areas already are showing bold fall colors. Read more…