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In an effort to improve access to surgeries, medical professionals have come together today to develop the National Surgical, Obstetric and Anesthesia Plan for Fiji. While speaking at the first ever Nationwide Sta
Fiji Roads Authority’s Acting CEO, Kamal Prasad has revealed they have to stretch the dollar and with so many potholes everywhere and a lot of roads needing re-construction, their prime focus is to improve the conditi
$234.8 million has been paid out so far to affected FNPF members through Phases 2,3 and 4 of the COVID-19 relief assistance. Phases 2 and 3 have been extended until June and Phase 3 Round 4 will open next Monday.
Police are still investigating the matter where the Ministry of Education had filed a complaint against Ben Padarath and Padarath filing a report against the Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar. This is regarding th
A man who allegedly stole more than $8,500 from a shop has been further remanded by the Suva High Court. Atueta Balekana is charged with two counts of aggravated robbery. He allegedly stole more than $8,500 ca
A Catholic Priest in Levuka who was charged with Disobedience of Lawful Orders has been acquitted after the prosecution could not provide reliable and credible evidence. Father Fabiano Dakai Naduva was charged afte
Police have recovered the body of a man in his 60s from Nakorokula village in Nadroga who was reported missing on Tuesday. The elderly man went out fishing alone on a small boat which was later found capsized near
US President Joe Biden's US$1.9tn COVID-19 relief bill to help Americans deal with the impact of the pandemic has cleared its final hurdle in Congress. The House of Representatives approved the massive economic aid
400 residents of Nadari in Ba now have access to safe and clean water after the government commissioned a Multi-Purpose Irrigation Project in their community. Resident, Navin Kumar Gosai says this is a timely assis
A lot of women quit even before they take on the challenges that are ahead of them. These were the sentiments shared by the Director of Local Government, Bindula Devi and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nausori
120 shelter animals are in need of towels, blankets and newspapers at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji. SPCA Fiji says these materials are used in their cages to keep the animals and the
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights says this is not the time to rush and pass a Draft Police Bill that gives the Police more powers over individuals when cases of police brutality have yet to be investigated. The Me
The Methodist Church in Fiji has asked the Superintendent of Dilkusha Home to provide an explanation on the allegations that children living in the orphanage in Nausori have been subjected to verbal and physical abuse a
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji is in need of towels, blankets and newspapers for the shelter animals. SPCA Fiji says these are used in their cages to keep the animals and their fur bab
Search efforts are currently underway for a man in his 60s from Nakorokula Village in Nadroga after he failed to return from a fishing trip yesterday. Police say the man went out fishing alone on a small boat which
You should store water now if you live in Nadi as there will be water supply disruptions there from 10pm Saturday to 10pm Sunday. The Water Authority of Fiji says the interruption in supply will allow their teams t
Police have conducted their inspection on the Wailoku Community Police Post as it is close to the river and could fall into it after a landslide during heavy rain. The edge of the wooden structure that is built on
Police are not commenting on why it has become so necessary to search a crime scene and seize potential evidence without a warrant as stated in the draft Police Bill. The draft bill is proposing that a police offic
The future of Waratahs coach Rob Penney was among the topics discussed in an emergency meeting of a NSW Rugby high-performance panel last night. Just three games into the 2021 Super Rugby AU season, the Waratahs’
The Methodist Church in Fiji is yet to make an official statement regarding allegations that children living in Dilkusha Home in Nausori have been subjected to verbal and physical abuse and neglect. Our questions r
