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Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says unfortunately, people who are raising concerns about government debt are not telling the people what would have been the impact if the government
Thousands of people across parts of the Suva and Nausori corridor have been facing low pressure to no water since Sunday after a burst along pipes at the Waimanu Pumping Station which has affected supply at the Tamavua
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today confirmed that the government is undertaking a review of the National Minimum Wage. Sayed-Khaiyum says the last review was done in 2018
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that the government is looking at delivering a mini budget in March. The mini budget is expected to be announced on March 17th.
A brawl between students at the Suva Bus Stand last Friday is being investigated by Police. The video of the incident has been shared widely on social media. It shows a group of girls confronting each other an
130 people have died from COVID-19 during the third wave in Fiji. This is after two new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight. The Health Ministry confirms the first COVID-19 death is a 73-year-old woman fro
There have been five more leptospirosis deaths since the 16th of this month with four deaths in the Western Division from Bukuya, Tavua and Rakiraki and one in the Northern Division from Macuata. Three of the peopl
The Ministry of Education confirms that they acted swiftly to mitigate any potential issues arising from the leak of the Year 12 Maths paper, preparing a new paper and distributing it to all secondary schools in time f
There are now 658,310 voters on the National Register of Voters. The Fijian Elections Office says this was confirmed after identifying the death of 2,041 voters and carrying out a second round of verification with
The Criminal Investigations Department is continuing with their investigation into the death of a man whilst in Police custody in Samabula last Monday. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says all aspects of the circum
There has been no response from the Fiji Corrections Service following strong calls made by the Minister for Women Rosy Akbar and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali for the immediate withdrawal of conv
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar has strongly condemned the participation of Amenoni Nasilasila who is not a warden but someone who is currently serving time in prison for rape in t
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says she is appalled at the inclusion of convicted rapist Amenoni Nasilasila in the Wardens 7s side that competed in the Super 7s series at Prince Charles Park, Nadi
The Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga says the consistent concern and need on the ground is food and water and that assessment is based on their daily community observation reports.
A driver escaped unharmed as the vehicle he was driving veered off the road in Kasavu, Nausori and landed in the Rewa River early this morning. Police confirm no was injured in the accident and the driver was alone
People are being urged to avoid playing sports in muddy flood-affected grounds as the Health Ministry is anticipating an increase in leptospirosis cases. 14 people have died because of Leptospirosis so far this yea
Dismissed Solicitor General Sharvada Sharma’s lawyer, Jon Apted gave details about the suspension and sacking of Sharma in court today while making his submission for their application to seek leave for judicial revie
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they will have to explore the availability and the pediatric dose preparation of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX, for use in individuals aged 6 years and old
Energy Fiji Limited will soon be replacing two transformers at the Cunningham Road substation and two transformers at the Vuda substation. The cost of doing this maintenance work is around $36 million and is expec
A man in his 20s has been charged with one count of sacrilege and will be produced in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today. The accused from Vunakavika Settlement, Nayawa, Sigatoka is alleged to have broken into Ra
