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The National Secretary of the Fiji Trades Union Congress and National Union of Workers, Felix Anthony says allegations made by the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum are false where he had said that some workers
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry believes neither of the two candidates nominated for the President of Fiji qualified for the position however SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they believe the opposition act
Breast cancer survivor, Aqela Tuiwainunu says it is our choice as to how we live our lives but we also have to choose to pause and examine ourselves because early detection saves lives. Tuiwainunu, a Year 13 tea
With the international borders reopening on 1st December, Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa in the Coral Coast has received about 300 bookings so far from Australia for December to April. This has been confirmed by the
Police say 17-year-old Aryan Narayan’s post mortem could not ascertain the cause of death due to the state of the victim's body. Narayan’s body was found in the Rewa River on Thursday morning. It is believed
People who have a weak immune system and a reduced ability to fight infections and other diseases will be offered an additional dose of World Health Organisation's Emergency Use Listing COVID-19 vaccines. The Mini
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it seems like lawyer, Richard Naidu is writing National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua’s speeches and stresses Government will borrow money to assist the peopl
The Turaga Na Tui Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is Fiji’s new President after he received majority votes in parliament today. Ratu Wiliame was nominated by Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama while Opposition W
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has told teachers that they will become redundant if they do not change with time. She made these comments while speaking to the teachers of Rampur College and Rampur Primary School
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will table two motions in Parliament today for increased Government guarantees for Fiji Airways and Fiji Development Bank after the election of the country’s new President.
Twelve men have been remanded in custody by the Nausori Magistrates Court for their alleged involvement in the violent attack against a family in Nakelo in Tailevu on Monday night. Seven days has been given to defe
Over 300,000 applications have been received for the second round of the government’s $360 unemployment assistance for the formal and informal sector. Acting Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says as
84.4% of the adult target population in Fiji is fully vaccinated while 95.9% have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This means 592,904 Fijians have received one dose while 524,475 people have received two d
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has reminded teachers to have patience with students when schools reopen and has told them that things will not be the same. Kumar says students have spent more time at home tha
The 2022 school year will begin in April which is when students will be progressing to the next level. This was revealed by the Minister for Education Premila Kumar during her visit to Muaniweni College this mornin
Police confirm fourteen men and two women are in custody for their alleged involvement in a horrific home invasion case in Nakelo in Tailevu on Monday night. A video of the incident is being widely circulated on so
Outgoing Fiji Men’s 7s team coach Gareth Baber will be guiding the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians for the Northern tour. Irish legend Rory Best will also help Baber. Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor says th
95.8% of the adult target population in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 84.1% are now fully vaccinated. This means a total of 592,063 adults have received their first dose of the va
The President of the Fiji Bus Operators Association Nisar Ali Shah says business will only improve to the extent they want it to when hotels and nightclubs re-open. Shah says they are eagerly waiting for tourism to
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the hardship of the pandemic which we have borne alongside the rest of the world has brought out the very finest attributes of the Fijian character. While giving his message f
