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The state has been given a final 14 days adjournment to confirm their position and review their evidence in the case of National Union of Workers General Secretary, Felix Anthony. Anthony is facing a count of malic
Joshua Aziz Rahman who was allegedly found with 39.5kg of cocaine has told the Suva High Court today that no drugs were found in his room. The Canadian national is currently giving evidence before High Court Judge
The new Fiji National University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Toby Wilkinson has been tasked with carrying out a staff audit by the Education Minister Rosy Akbar. Akbar says they want the best teachers with the best
The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens will take their Olympic preparation to Wellington where rugby fans will be treated to a fast-paced weekend of sevens action from the 9th to the 10th of April. The men’s divis
Two men alleged to have been involved in an aggravated robbery case in Suva earlier this week have been charged. The two allegedly entered an office during curfew hours on Sunday night and were arrested following i
A drop near the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge Lami approach that was a risk for drivers and was also causing a lot of traffic, has now been fixed. Last Saturday night, a contractor closed off the new bridge and diverted all
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement has acknowledged the call made by Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong on the need to respect the dignity of women and girls. Executive Director, Nalini
The United States Embassy in Suva has donated over $50,000 worth of locally-sourced cold storage to the Government of Fiji to assist with the COVID-19 vaccination effort. The U.S. donation consists of 47 freezers r
Nine farmers from Tavua, Nadi and Sigatoka have each received a 5,300 litres water tank from the Ministry of Waterways to assist their farming activities during a drought. Minister for Waterways and Agriculture, Dr
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is awaiting a response from a shipping company in relation to allegations of serious human rights breaches involving its employees, the seven Filipino seafarers who ar
Fiji Labour Party, Mahendra Chaudhry says it is unacceptable that Minister for National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu does not know if victims of TC Ana and Yasa will be receiving any rehabilitation grants while S
There is good news for those affected by TC Yasa and Ana as the Chinese government has donated $1 million in humanitarian aid to Fiji in support of the rebuilding and recovery works. According to a government state
Detective Damien Espinosa who is a Senior Sergeant with the New Zealand Police has told the Suva High Court today that according to CCTV footage, Joshua and his father Talat Rahman were seen walking with a bag containin
Three men from Cagilaba Settlement in Navua who allegedly assaulted some Methodist Church members including the pastor during curfew hours have been charged. They have been charged with two counts each of assault a
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong has called on men to respect their wife and children as they have the dignity to contribute to the world. In his Holy Monday Retreat, Archbishop Ch
Cane farmers will receive their third 2020 cane payment of $8.37 per tonne tomorrow. The Sugar Industry Tribunal says this will bring the total amount to $59.70 per tonne paid to farmers. A balance of $25.30 w
International Labour Organisation Office for Pacific Island Countries Director, Matin Karimli says the COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional poverty and may reverse years of progress in the fight against child labour
The unity observed for Holi should not just be for one day. Pandit Vijendra Mishra highlighted this as a number of people gathered to celebrate Holi at the Sanatan Shiv Mandir in Samabula last night. Devotees
A 40-year-old man who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted his 14-year-old step-daughter on separate occasions in Suva has been released on bail. The alleged incidents occurred between 2017 and August 2020.
A man in his 20’s who is alleged to have broken into five shops at the North-Wind Arcade in Labasa Town during curfew hours last week has been arrested and charged. He has been charged with five counts of burglar
