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Fighting off COVID-19 is no easy feat for a 104-year-old, but imagine doing it twice like one Columbian woman just did. Carmen Hernandez was applauded by hospital staff as she was discharged after her three-week st
Eleven people were declared missing at sea last year while 165 people were rescued and 52 people self-rescued. This has been revealed by Minister for Transport, Faiyaz Koya during the opening of the Maritime Safety
People have raised concerns about videos circulating online of the horrific road accident at Naviyago Bridge in Lautoka on Saturday. The video shows an accident victim in a state of severe distress. Police say
SODELPA President, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau has refused to make any comments after the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau maintained that Ratu Epenisa is not the head of the Kubuna confederacy. Ratu Epeli says
6 women who are struggling to provide accommodation for their families will now receive better access to housing after the expansion of the Darul Iqama Home in Koronivia, Nausori. The home already caters for 8 wome
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he is proud to say that the region is rising to the challenge of climate change – from raising the ambition of our Nationally Determined Contribution Hub to reducing greenhouse g
Minister for Transport, Faiyaz Koya is urging to all seafarers, boat masters and people living in Pacific Harbour to take boat safety seriously, ensure their boats are surveyed and inspected regularly and that their boa
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been honoured by 14 Pacific Island countries part of the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution Hub for his role in championing the fight against climate change. W
Police have arrested two men allegedly involved in a robbery in the Damodar City area in Raiwai at midday yesterday with the help of an eye-witness. Police say an eye-witness recorded what transpired which assisted
Miss Papua New Guinea has been stripped of her crown after sharing a video of herself twerking on TikTok. 25-year-old Lucy Maino was crowned Miss Papua New Guinea in 2019. She is also a footballer who represe
Staff of Volivoli Beach Resort and Ra Divers Fiji have been receiving their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the last few days. Sales and Marketing Manager Simon Doughty says in close alliance with
The European Union's medicines regulator says unusual blood clots should be listed as a very rare side effect of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. After a study looking at 86 European cases, the European Med
There is a good chance that Fiji’s borders could open before the end of the year and the Gross Domestic Product can rebound by 4.9% depending on the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. This is according to the 202
Fiji will not be at the US Climate Summit later this month as it is not a major emitter. US Embassy’s Charge d Affaires to Fiji Tony Greubel made these comments after questions continue to be raised on why Fiji h
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights Chairman, Alvick Maharaj says about 30% of voters did not vote in the 2018 general elections and if these voters vote, then they can change a lot of thin
66 people of Tavuto Settlement in Sigatoka now have a safe and reliable source of water after the commissioning of a borehole project by Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Jone Usamate. Usamate says the comm
Six inmates from the Fiji Corrections Service will be showcasing their artwork at the Grand Pacific Hotel tomorrow night. This includes one female inmate who will be putting on a display of her unique wardrobe desi
Police Director Internal Affairs, Acting Senior Superintendent of Police Mohammed Talib Khan has been acquitted of his charge by the Suva Magistrates Court. Suva Magistrate Liyanage Wickramasekara has ruled that Kh
The Navtarang Sargam Rang Barse Holi Stage Show got a record 2.5 million engagement on Navtarang and Radio Sargam’s online platforms. The show was held at Rups Mega Complex in Nakasi on Sunday. Senior Conten
Integrity Fiji has received a grant of more than $13,000 from the US Embassy which will allow them to produce creative videos and other art forms to spread the message of integrity, anti-corruption, transparency and acc
