We owe it to the fans - Ikanivere
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere says they owe it to the fans. Ikanivere stated this to fijivillage News saying even though they lost 42-10 against the Force in their round 12 Shop N Save Super R
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The urgency to appoint a new COMPOL is recognized - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the recent conviction of the suspended Commissioner of Police would have, in practice, created a vacancy in the office of the Commissioner. Tikoduadua says as Minister
Drastic increase of patients connected to illicit drug use at Saint Giles Hospital
It is time to act now to deal with the drug problem in the country as facilities like Saint Giles Hospital, which is the only psychiatric hospital in Fiji, is recording a drastic increase in substance abuse cases.
47% of water produced by WAF still leaks in the ground
As 47 percent of water produced daily is being lost because of leakages, the Water Authority of Fiji aims to have someone on board by August who will work with the WAF operations team to use the best technology in ident
There should be cautious approach on minimum wage - Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has today expressed concern over the mounting pressure faced by employers in a challenging business environment, and said that there should be a cautious approach on minimum wa
Acting COMPOL confirms $2 billion meth came from Mexico and was bound for Australia
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew confirms that they allowed a police team from Nausori to conduct the biggest methamphetamine busts in Nadi earlier this year after they conducted operations and establishe
RFMF proposes to Govt for use of firearms in tackling drug issues with Police where needed
The pervasive threat of illicit drugs has emerged as a pressing concern, rapidly infiltrating and destabilizing our society therefore the Republic of Fiji Military Forces has proposed the utilization of firearms as a de
We cannot have officers involved in drugs in the Police Force – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has made it clear that the Police Force cannot have officers who are involved in drugs. While speaking at the Responding To Illicit Drugs National Talanoa Session held
Tikoduadua urges Police to clean up their house before serving others
As concerns continue to be raised about Police Officers allegedly being involved in drug-related crimes, the Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is calling on the Fiji Police Force to clean up their own house fir
Tamavua Water Treatment Plant provides 40% of Suva’s water supply
The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant is a critical infrastructure as it provides 40 percent of the water supply to Suva since each clarifier at the Water Authority of Fiji is 20 percent of Suva’s water supply. The W
Medical professionals are not providing syringes for drug users - MOH
The recent media reports claiming that medical professionals are providing syringes to members of the public are unfounded and inaccurate. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, who
Two men from Dreketilailai missing in Labasa Waters
Two men from Dreketilailai are currently missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month. The two men have been reported missing at the Labasa Police Station. Poli
Weak-hearted and selfish men like Chaudhry can use ‘deferences’ to retain ethnic separation – PM Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the term ‘Vulagi’ is the most respectful way of referring to a new arrival into a iTaukei community, and it entitles them to special hospitality considerations. Rab
3 evacuation centres open in Serua sheltering more than 200 people
More than 200 people are taking shelter in three evacuation centres that have opened up in Serua due to flooding. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasiti Soko confirms that heavy rain experienced these
Threat of flash flood for parts of Fiji due to trough of low pressure
Due to a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers, there is a threat of flash flood that is likely to affect parts of the Fiji group till tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says cloudy periods with
Stay away from flooded areas – ACP Driu
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu confirms Police are working with the National Disaster Management Office and the Fiji Roads Authority in the sharing of information to get help to those in need, a
Associated clouds and showers expected over the country from today till Friday
A trough of low pressure with the associated clouds and showers are expected to affect the country from the North from today till Friday. The Nadi weather office says cloudy periods with some showers over Lami-Suva
Some roads along Queens Road closed due to floods
Due to heavy rain this morning, some roads along Queens Road including Vunaniu Road and crossing is currently underwater and closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says Queens Road at Somosomo Flats from N
Nurses oppose MOH decision to continue with 12-hour shifts
The Ministry of Health says they anticipate to continue the 12-hour shifts for nurses in facilities like CWM Hospital until their nurse numbers improve although the Fiji Nursing Association is calling on the government
46% of children would not disclose an experience of violence – Save the Children report
As violence against children remains a major concern, Save the Children research has found that 46 percent of children surveyed would not disclose an experience of violence. The report titled ‘A Pacific Regional