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The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side lost to South Africa 19-0 in the third quarter final of the HSBC Perth 7s. Discipline was a major issue for the Fijians, as they were given two yellow cards, which cost them
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s are through to the quarter finals of the HSBC Perth 7s and will play South Africa at 10.19 tonight after defeating New Zealand 33-5 in their final pool match this afternoon. In o
Joji Nasova scored a double to assist the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side to seal their first win in the HSBC Perth 7s tournament after defeating Kenya 21-14. The Kenyans started on a high with two converted
Uruguay have upset the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team 24-17 in their first pool match in the Perth 7s. Uruguay came from a 17-5 deficit at half-time taking advantage of the lackluster defence by Fiji. F
People’s Alliance Party Member of Parliament, Lynda Tabuya is likely to continue as an MP. There are indications coming through that the party’s disciplinary committee was expected to arrive at the decision tha
A tentative trial date has been set by the Suva Magistrates Court for the case of abuse of office against Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and Neil Sharma. They appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza.
As the Perth 7s kicks off this afternoon, Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach, Osea Kolinisau says they want to build up their points and make sure that they still remain ahead in the series table after Perth. F
The National Fire Authority and Police are set to begin their investigations today after a massive fire destroyed the Wallson Foods Ltd warehouse at the Kalabu Tax Free Zone last night. The blaze is believed to hav
Police have started an investigation into a social media post where a child was seen holding a glass of what appears to be beer with adults surrounding the child. The photo shows the child with the glass almost to
Serious concerns continue to grow about the use of needles for drugs since 55 percent of the 1,093 new HIV cases recorded by the Ministry for Health from January to September 2024 were caused by injecting drug use.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says Parliament will examine whether it is reasonably possible to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the Constitution, and he also agrees that getting 75 percent of registered vot
Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu and some members of the Group of 16 who are planning to set up a new political party seem
I'm not going to do any witch-hunt on political opponents of anybody. This was highlighted by FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali while responding to a question from Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affa
The Fiji Law Society says Janet Mason, the counsel assisting the Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali’s appointment as Commissioner of FICAC, should step aside while her matters remain unresolved. Society
Cabinet has approved measures to initiate the review of the 2013 Constitution, and a Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the Constitution will be finalised for tabling in Parliament. Chapter 11 of th
Following concerns raised about the new e-ticketing machines that does not give a physical copy of the receipt are now being used in buses, the Land Transport Authority says the new e-ticketing system is in compliance w
Calls are being made to reinstate paternity leave and to remove the restriction of family care leave to immediate family members only. While proposing the reinstatement of paternity leave during a public consultati
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has revealed that some members of the Group of 16 led by Opposition Leader, Inia Seruiratu had earlier approached him to join the cabinet however he will not release the names. Rabuk
Special Police Constable, William McKay who was allegedly found in possession of 40.07 kilograms of marijuana at his Raiwaqa home, has been released on $1,000 bail. 6,037 branches of marijuana were found at his hom
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu has today announced their intention to form a new party to contest next year’s general elections, and also present at the announcement was former controversial SODELPA General S
