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Terminated Fiji Corrections Service Director of Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner Salesia Racaca has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal that two proceedings were carried out against her in relatio
The case involving businessman Shonal Sharma, who was allegedly found with 640.139 grams of imported cocaine, was called yesterday instead of tomorrow after his counsel filed their submission. This confirmation has
Concerns are being raised by residents of Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa about the constant flooding that occurs in their community when there is continuous rain. Wailea Community leader, Inoke Utona shared this wit
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) MSME Council Chair, Rakin Wahed, claims his business was unfairly targeted by Labour Officers just a week after releasing a video online criticising the Employment Relations
Following the theft of Fiji Year 12 Exam papers from a school in Sigatoka, the Ministry of Education has revealed that it is reinforcing its exam security protocols, including a shift towards digital tracking tools and
Hope, perseverance, and purpose define the journey of Edweena Mawi, who has been named the Dux and Valedictorian of Suva Grammar School’s Class of 2025. Edweena says coming from a family of musicians, with her gr
The Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers have been stolen after a break-in at a secondary school in Sigatoka. To address this breach, the Ministry of Educati
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo is Acting Prime Minister as Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is undertaking an official visit to Japan this week. At the invitation of the Government of Ja
The High Court ruling on the Department of Environment's appeal regarding the serious concerns over Great Han Pte Limited construction work along Princes Road, is yet to be delivered. The matter will be delivered o
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is launching a new series of banknotes that will be officially unveiled by President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu on 2nd December this year, in Suva, and the new notes will come into circulation fro
After years of carrying an emotional weight of fear, intimidation, and uncertainty and witnessing armed soldiers on the streets, roadblocks, bans, and the militarisation of daily life during the 1987 coup, Marist Sister
Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Government of India. Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is concerned with the alleged intimidation tactics used by the Labour Officers to target a particular member and official of FCEF. The member, who is also the Chairperson
Permanent Secretary for Immigration Aliki Salusalu was overjoyed today during the handover of the final report and draft Bills for the review of the Migration Laws (Passport Act 2002, Citizenship of Fiji Act 2009 and Im
Families will be able to apply for the $200 Back-to-School Support Programme for next school year from tomorrow giving families five weeks to complete the process. Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says $40 million
High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili will rule on 28th November after former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's counsel, Wylie Clarke made a submission seeking $20,000 from the State as they delayed the trial for Dr Sh
Six men have been charged with two counts of unlawful importation of illicit drugs following the discovery of two separate consignments of methamphetamine weighing more than three kilograms. Police say the offences
As the iTaukei continue to make up the largest population in Fiji’s prisons with 2,185 inmates, the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has been working closely with the Fiji Corrections Service to support the rehabilitation
FIJI Water Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere led with courage as they went down 38–18 against England this morning, however, he admits discipline let them down. Speaking after the loss, Ikanivere says it wa
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians went down fighting 38–18 against England in their first Autumn International Test this morning. England came into the match as favourites, having won their past eight games. They starte
