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89 Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel have been deployed this morning for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights in Syria. The total number of RFMF personnel that will be deplo
You should expect rain over the next few days. The rain is being brought by a trough of low pressure that is expected to affect parts of the country from tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says the trough of lo
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the road accident along Queens Highway in Sigatoka where a 47-year-old woman passed away yesterday afternoon. The woman was travelling to Nadi in a vehic
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says Fiji is one of the countries that is COVID contained but we are still not out of the danger yet. While opening the Digicel Fiji Muslim Sports Association tournament, Akbar ur
Dozens of people are feared dead after a train carrying some 350 passengers derailed inside a tunnel in Taiwan. Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation centre says rescuers are struggling to access four carriages insi
This Sunday’s Radio Navtarang and Sargam Rang Barse Stage Show at Rups Mega Complex in Nakasi is expected to be a great stress reliever. Senior Content Director, Satya Nand says people will get the opportunity to
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland will reunite powerhouse wings Salesi Rayasi and Julian Savea for their clash with a dangerous Blues backline. Savea returns to the starting lineup on the right wing amid three changes
The Land Transport Authority is urging Fijians to dedicate themselves to making it a death and injury-free Easter. CEO Samuel Simpson says unfortunately, the holiday season is also when they often see a spike in ro
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says in the midst of the coronavirus plague upon the world, the story of Easter is a story that can light hope in the hearts of people from all faiths that the present darkness will giv
Fiji Airways has confirmed the acceptance of return-to-service requirements of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by its regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji. Fiji Airways CEO and Managing Director Andre Viljoe
After years of stalled attempts, New York State has legalized the use of recreational marijuana, enacting a robust program that will reinvest millions of dollars of tax revenues from cannabis in minority communities rav
FNPF has disbursed an early payment for members currently assisted for Phase 2 Round 5 of the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief. A total of $5.8 million has been released to 26,463 members. Acting Chief Executive V
There is further support for people living with disabilities as a volunteer group from the UK, Physionet has given nearly $1.2 million worth of assistive devices to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
The ruling in the case of the employees of Lautoka garment manufacturer, Danam (Fiji) Pte Limited and their employer will be delivered on notice. The employees who are members of the National Union of Workers had t
The Fijian Government says the relevant agencies are currently conducting investigations in relation to the recent allegations of abandonment by three Filipino crew members against their employer, Goundar Shipping Limit
Villagers of Bavu in Nadroga are now part of a government initiative to help them cash-in on the growing demand for rice in Fiji, as seeds and other forms of assistance will also be provided for land preparation. W
15 students received scholarships today under the FNU Students Association Scholarship Award initiative. $30,000 worth of scholarships were handed over today. FNU Students Association President Ketan Lal says
Vodafone Fiji has launched a new tagline "Together We Can" to celebrate what the human spirit can achieve when combined with technology in a multi-market brand re-positioning. Chief Marketing Officer Rajnesh Prasad
Fiji National Provident Fund has rolled out the COVID-19 Response, Home Loan Assistance from today. FNPF Acting Chief Executive Officer Viliame Vodonaivalu says this assistance is specifically for members affected
A former Ministry of Education staff charged with 56 counts of money laundering for allegedly transferring more than $340,000 from the Ministry's bank account into 2 other bank accounts has been granted bail by the Suva
