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452 drivers have been booked for speeding from 6am Saturday to 6am today. 202 drivers were booked in the Western Division, 133 were booked in the Southern Division, there were 68 bookings in the North while the Eas
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they will continue to work with other opposition political parties in preparation for the 2022 General Elections. He says cooperation between opposition political parties is very
Minister for Commerce, Faiyaz Koya says in Islam, everyone is equal despite their ethnicity, language or nationality; no one has more privileges and no-one has a higher status based on birth or wealth. While speaki
With business slowly picking up and restrictions being eased, the President of the Suva Retailers Association Jitesh Patel says more than 90% of staff are back at work. He says a few staff have been laid off due to
The National Federation Party has alleged that Fiji Airways is demanding former workers to give up their legal action against the company if they want to be re-hired. NFP President, Pio Tikoduadua says even though
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is urging operators to provide services this long weekend if they see a demand for it. Association President Nisar Ali Shah says operators can survey their routes to gauge the dem
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they will be normalizing movement between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu once the second dose vaccine coverage in Vanua Levu is at an overall 80% of eligible adults.
83.7% of Fiji’s adult target population is now fully vaccinated while 95.7% have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This means 591,629 of the target population have received at least one dose of th
The International Statistical Institute and the International Association for Official Statistics are gravely concerned over the decision of the Government to arbitrarily terminate the employment of Government Statistic
Police are currently investigating a case whereby the body of a woman has been discovered at Lower Ragg Avenue, Namadi Heights. Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says at this early stage, the victim is believed to be an A
Fiji Rugby Union confirms Gareth Baber will not continue to coach the Men's National 7s team. CEO John O'Connor says it is a sad day for Fiji Rugby and Fiji as a whole. He says the board has accepted Baber's
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji Airways used to spend around $14 million every year sending their pilots and cabin crew for training overseas and all that money will now be saved. While opening the Fiji
Fiji Airways has taken a massive step forward to do pilot and cabin crew training in-house following the acquiring of simulators. Managing Director and CEO Andre Viljoen says they acquired a state of the art 330 si
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he has put out a directive that unvaccinated travellers coming to Fiji be put into quarantine and vaccinated. While speaking to frontliners in Rakiraki and Tavua, Bainimarama
82.3% of Fiji’s adult target population is now fully vaccinated while 96.2% have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This means 595,232 of the target population have received at least one dose of the
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has revealed that the Ministry of Health will visit schools to check the facilities before clearance is given for their re-opening. Kumar says the COVID safe protocol have been
50-year-old, Ajay Kumar and his 25-year-old son, Ashneel Kumar from Tavua have been remanded in custody by the Lautoka Magistrates Court for allegedly causing the death of 39 year old Saleshni Devi in Lautoka last month
The school term for Years 12 and 13 is from 1st November 2021 to 28th January 2022. Education Minister Premila Kumar has confirmed today that the Christmas and New Year break will be from 23rd December 2021 to 3rd
A 50-year-old man and his 25-year-old son from Tavua have been jointly charged for allegedly causing the death of a woman in Lautoka last month. The woman was in her late 30s. Police say the two are alleged to
Year 12 and 13 students are expected to sit for their exams in late January next year. In a circular, Minister for Education Premila Kumar has reiterated to heads of schools to take responsibility and fully prepare
