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Three years ago, the life of a family in Tamavua village changed forever when 15-year-old, Selina Boila’s mother left her and the family. Her 51-year-old father has been unemployed due to a leg injury that occ
80 cases of rape and attempted rape have been reported for the months of October and November this year. This is a major concern as the reported cases remain high and Police have also started a Red Alert system to ensur
Police said four prisoners were trying to escape with remand prisoner Deshwar Dutt yesterday. Dutt is still on the run after scaling the Suva Correction Centre wall and jumping over the fence at about 2.30pm yesterday.
An internal investigation is now underway to determine how 36-year-old remand prisoner Deshwar Dutt managed to escape from the Suva Corrections Center yesterday afternoon. Assistant Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudrav
A 36 year old remand prisoner escaped from the Suva Corrections Center this afternoon. Deswar Dutt of Waituri, Nausori was in remand for his alleged role as the driver of the getaway vehicle used in the September Samabu
It's a disappointing end to the tournament for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team as Wales pulled off a stunning 27-5 victory in the plate semifinal. Losing both matches on Day Two after being undefeated on Day One Fiji&
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team suffered a shock defeat at the Dubai Sevens as they were beaten 8-5 in the Cup quarterfinal against France. Fiji were lethargic as France played a superb tactical match, keeping the ball for
The Digicel Fiji 7's team is injury free and geared up for their quarterfinal match against France in the Dubai 7's. Fiji is just three matches away from ending the 13 year drought of not winning in Dubai, but
Three people died in a horrific road accident in Karavi, Ba, earlier today while two people are admitted in serious condition at the Ba Hospital. Police confirmed that the male driver and two female passengers travellin
Compassionate, honest, courageous and determined were words used to describe some of the seven recipients of the Fiji Children's Awards at Government House this morning. Having saved two children from a fire in
It's kick off day for the much awaited Dubai 7s tournament as the Digicel Fiji 7s team aims to create history today by winning the IRB 7s series tournament in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. It has been
More than 200 new jobs are expected to be created when two local supermarkets open in the Central Division. One of the supermarkets New World Limited has signed on as one of the tenants of Damodar City Center. With t
The portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on all Fiji’s banknotes and coins will be replaced next year. Fiji will have a new series of banknotes and coins from January 2013 with new flora and fauna designs of
A woman is being interviewed by police in relation to a discovery of a foetus in a pit toilet at a village in Naitasiri yesterday. According to police they dug up the pit toilet and discovered the remains of the foetus
Although the government has today made it clear that there are no moves to legalize prostitution in the country, an NGO representing sex workers has said that they are really vulnerable at this stage. They say decrimina
There are no plans to legalize prostitution in Fiji. That is the confirmation from Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. He said a statement by Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor Joe Koroivueta that a change
Serious plans are now underway to legalize sex workers in Fiji. This revelation was made by the Ministry of Health during a World Aids Day press conference in their effort to try to curb the increasing number of HIV/AID
Australian Greg Bullard is no longer a magistrate in Fiji. This has been confirmed by Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sayed-Khaiyum said Bullard left the country after receiving
As the Constitution Commission prepares the draft constitution, there is confirmation that the military is yet to give in its constitution submission. Military’s Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Mohammed Aziz
Acting Solicitor General Sharvada Sharma has asked the High Court to impose a $500,000 fine on Fiji Times Limited after the newspaper company was found guilty of contempt of court. Sharma said The Fiji Times committed a
