Who are they – PM asks
Who are they? That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka after the NGO Coalition on Human Rights said that they are alarmed that the much-anticipated Truth and Reconciliation Commission may already be c
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We have recommended Malimali’s suspension to President : Mason
We wrote to the Judicial Services Commission and asked them to recommend FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s suspension to the President. This has been confirmed by senior legal counsel, Janet Mason when asked
Consumer Council condemns supermarkets selling rotten potatoes to customers at full price
The Consumer Council of Fiji condemns the sale of substandard products after witnessing some supermarkets selling rotten potatoes. The Council says the rotten potatoes were still sitting on the shelves with produc
Lambert Kuruvoli remanded for allegedly importing 2.3kg of meth
33-year-old Lambert Kuruvoli has been remanded by the Nadi Magistrates Court for allegedly importing and unlawfully possessing about 2.3 kilograms of methamphetamine. It is alleged that on the 31st of January, Kuru
GCC Chair urge chiefs and Vanua leaders to lead the fight against drug abuse
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula urges chiefs and leaders of the Vanua to take the first step in addressing drug abuse at the community level in rural areas. Speaking to fijivillage News, Ra
Water partially restored in parts of Suva-Nausori corridor this morning
Water supply has been partially restored in some areas of the Suva-Nausori corridor, including Nakasi, Makoi, Tovata, Tuirara, Nadawa and Nadera, allowing people to gradually resume their daily routines. The Water
Thousands along Suva-Nausori face water disruption as WAF works to restore supply by tomorrow morning
Thousands of people living in Suva and Nausori areas are affected by water disruption as the Water Authority of Fiji says Waila Raw Water Pump Station is affected by mechanical issues. They say the disruption is a
Come clean, stay clean and go clean - Tudravu
Come clean, stay clean and go clean. This has been highlighted by the Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu during the handing over from Acting Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew to Tudravu at the Fiji Police Headquart
Dengue fever outbreak in the West as 200 cases reported this year
200 cases of dengue fever have been recorded for the Western Division since the beginning of this year and the Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak in the Western Division. The Health Ministry says the major
Health Ministry struggles to catch up in service delivery
As public frustration over the state of healthcare in Fiji grows, the Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu confirms that the Ministry has realised that they are playing a catch-up game across nearly all as
Pryde takes further leave after no response from JSC
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde says he has informed Chief Justice Salesi Temo that he is reluctant to return to Fiji and take up his position until the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) advises
33-year-old arrested at Nadi Airport for alleged meth possession
A 33-year-old Fijian national was arrested at the Nadi International Airport last Friday after substance alleged to be methamphetamine was found in his possession upon arrival from an international flight. Police s
Milestone achievement as Pacific Specialist Healthcare conducts brain tumour surgery within 2 hours
Pacific Specialist Healthcare has achieved a milestone as they carried out a complex brain tumour surgery in Suva within two hours. Pacific Specialist Healthcare CEO Parvish Kumar says two weeks ago their neurosurg
CWM Hospital operating theatre upgrades to finish in 3 months and new lifts to arrive this month
Good news for the people as the remaining four operating theatres at CWM Hospital will be completed in the next three months bringing all eight theatres into full operation. Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio
FCS does not consider a prisoner’s political background or public status when making decisions – Corrections Service
The treatment of prisoners, including their release, does not require referral to the line minister or any other office according to the Fiji Corrections Service. They say these are strictly operational matters ent
FICAC Commissioner, Chief Justice Temo, PM and AG remain quiet in relation to more allegations against Malimali
FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, Chair of the Judicial Services Commission Chief Justice Salesi Temo, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney General Graham Leung have remained quiet as more allegations have sur
Ba Town flooded
Flood waters have entered Ba Town following heavy rain experienced this morning. Several areas are affected including the market, shops and bus stand. Fiji Roads Authority has closed several key ro
Flood Warning for Ba, Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying and flash flood prone areas in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A Flood Warning is now in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba River while a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams of Vanua Levu and pa
Hostel fee increase for FNU temporarily postponed– Prof. Prasad
Great news for thousands of Fiji National University students who wish to live in the university hostel as the increase in the hostel fees has been temporarily postponed. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fina
Commissioners of Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission sworn in today
Five Commissioners of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission were sworn in today at the State House in the presence of President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and other distinguished guests. The five commissioners