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The Fiji Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (FIMLS) has formally raised concerns about unpaid overtime since May 2025 for its members and is requesting a formal engagement with the Ministry of Health to resolve the
A man has been charged for assaulting a Cityline Buses, bus driver on Thursday in a video that has gone viral online. Police say that they have charged the man with one count of assault. He will appear in a sp
It was a sea of blue as hundreds turned up today at Albert Park in Suva to be part of the Fiji Day celebration. The celebration, which kicked off with a friendly march through the streets of Suva, showed a vibrant
The lack of technical people in respective fields is one of the biggest barriers to accessing mental health services under normal circumstances. This was highlighted by St. Giles Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr.
True independence means being able to live with dignity, no matter where you live in Fiji. In his Fiji Day message, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says this year's theme, “Peace, Unity and Progress for Allâ€, is
1 to 2 tropical cyclones are likely to pass through Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone during the cyclone season from November this year to April next year. The Nadi Weather Office confirms 1 cyclone is likely to rea
Fiji is set to introduce Needle Syringe Programs for people who use drugs, following endorsement from the Cabinet. Acting Chair of the HIV Prevention Taskforce, Dr. Dashika Balak says this is because of the rising
Fiji Airways has confirmed that flight FJ450 from Christchurch to Nadi experienced a bird strike shortly after take-off this morning. The airline says the aircraft is holding safely in the air to burn fuel and reac
Prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu has come out and said that no, it’s not a crime for the Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu to criticise the Government over the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment o
The Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu using the declining population of the Indo Fijian community and blaming the National Federation Party and the Coalition Government for failing to champion the interests of Ind
Two semi-automatic pistols, 30 COâ‚‚ cartridges and 1,138 pellets have been intercepted by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service from a foreign-flagged yacht upon its arrival at Savusavu Port this week. FRCS says th
Former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says he did not do any favours for any political parties. He said this in the abuse of office trial of him and former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. The tw
Closing submissions in the abuse of office trial of former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem will be held on 7th November. This was after the defence closed the
Acting Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Sevuloni Naucukidi who allegedly threatened a member of his support staff, has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. He is charged with one count of crimi
There has been a 20 percent increase in referrals for children presenting with attempted suicide and deliberate self-harm this year compared to last year. This has been revealed by Empower Pacific CEO Patrick Morgam to
Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad says action must be taken when a lawyer is paid to represent clients in a serious criminal case but fails to appear in court. He highlighted this after the counsel for Ginna Choi, Lago
A senior Fiji Corrections Service officer has been charged and will be appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today. Police say following consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the seni
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nancy Tikoisuva said in the High Court today that the only reason Mohammed Saneem was appointed as Supervisor of Elections was to ensure that Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s political su
A national scam reporting and analytics platform, set to be launched in early 2026, has been highlighted during the National Scams Awareness Week at the Grand Pacific Hotel. During the workshop, Deputy Prime Minist
Fiji Corrections Service Acting Commissioner, Sevuloni Naucukidi has been questioned at the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters in Toorak for an alleged case of criminal intimidation. Police say it is
