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A secondary school student who allegedly assaulted a police officer at the Labasa Bus Stand on Thursday has been released on bail. He is charged with one count of serious assault. According to police, the offi
First and second-year law students had the opportunity to boost their confidence and get to know what fighting a real court case feels like as they participated in a mock trial at the University of Fiji campus last nigh
The Fiji Corrections Service will now be able to provide better medical services to inmates after 17 personnel graduated with certificates following an intensive 8-week advanced Medical Orderly Course in Naboro. Th
Power supply is expected to be restored by 3 o’clock this afternoon in parts of Samabula and Tamavua. Thousands of residents have been without power from last night and this morning. Energy Fiji Limited says
New Zealand expects to open a two-way travel bubble with the Cook Islands in May and is planning a vaccination campaign there. The leaders of both nations met in Auckland yesterday with New Zealand confirming $20 m
People can expect a wide variety of products and services they can choose from at the Fiji Easter Fun Fair at the Subrails Nokonoko Carpark at Laucala Beach today and tomorrow. Subrails Business Development and Mar
A man who allegedly assaulted his ex-wife’s partner to death at a block of flats in Christchurch has been named. Niraj Nilesh Prasad appeared in the High Court in Christchurch charged with murdering former Fiji r
The Ministry of Education is urging students to behave appropriately when travelling in public transport during sporting activities. Minister, Rosy Akbar says they understand there is generally a hype created aroun
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad today questioned the government why basic medication is not available at all times and citizens are told to purchase medication that should be on the essential dru
1 active COVID-19 case remains admitted at the Lautoka Hospital isolation unit while 936 people who recently arrived from overseas are undergoing mandatory 14-day quarantine in government supervised border quarantine fa
All Hindu schools will be closed on Monday and those students who attend other schools can speak to the heads of schools if they want to be with their family for Holi celebrations. This has been confirmed by the Mi
2,500 farming families are expected to benefit from round one of the Agriculture Ministry’s “Cash for Cultivation†programme. Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahendra Reddy says they have registered and approved
“I do apologise for this but the answer is I do not know.†Minister for National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu made this comment in parliament today after National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabu
13 people have died because of leptospirosis and the Health Ministry has also recorded 530 cases after Tropical Cyclones Yasa and Ana this year. The Health Ministry has also recorded one death because of typhoid a
Students of Nasavusavu School for Special Education now have a dedicated handwashing station thanks to Bank South Pacific. BSP through its Savusavu Branch Community Project donated a water tank and a handwashing st
The Fiji Easter Fun Fair will take place this weekend at the Subrails Nokonoko Carpark at Laucala Beach. The event which is the first of its kind is organised by Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of F
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has welcomed the speech delivered by the Minister for Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy on recycling and its importance in Fiji but adds more consultation is needed to understand the work they d
Although Australia has delivered 8,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Papua New Guinea this week, the hard work has only just begun. The vaccines are enough to immunise the country's frontline health workers, who are bearing
The Sai Prema Foundation’s services will be boosted by a specialised custom-built medical vehicle provided by the Government of Japan. This grant has been given to Sai Prema Foundation through the Embassy of Ja
You can expect rain until late tomorrow. All this rain is being brought by the trough of low pressure that is moving slowly over the country. The Nadi Weather Office says you can expect occasional showers and p
