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Donald Trump says he has no plans to launch a new political party, telling a conservative conference in Florida that it would split the Republican vote. In his first speech since Democrat Joe Biden became president
Police say there have been no new developments in the murder of a 49-year-old farmer in Qelemumu, Labasa last month. They are continuing with investigations. Police say the farmer’s body was discovered by a
US regulators have formally approved the single-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine is set to be a cost-effective alternative to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and can be stored
The idea of possibly exporting marijuana for medicinal purposes as an alternative to earn export funds has been recommended during the round table discussions held at University of Fiji in Saweni. Fiji’s National
The idea of possibly exporting marijuana for medicinal purposes as an alternative to earn export funds has been recommended during the round table discussions held at Uni Fiji in Saweni. Fiji’s National Developme
Roko Tui Kadavu Kitione Raibevu says the population in Kadavu has increased because of the increase in the price of kava and the COVID-19 pandemic. Raibevu says from the data collected during the recent cyclones, t
ANZ Country Head Saud Minam says around 30% of their customers whose loans were deferred under the COVID-19 Relief Package have returned to some form of repayment and they expect this number to grow. He says some a
The Fiji Muslim League will take legal action against Ben Padarath for his post regarding the Head Boy of a Muslim school. Padarath had posted a photo of the Head Boy and questioned why the boy was allowed to grow
A heavy rain warning remains force for the whole of the Fiji Group. A flash flood warning is also in force for low lying areas and areas close to small streams and major rivers of Qawa, Labasa, Dreketi, Tavua and R
Police are investigating a matter where a pastor of the Methodist Church in Fiji allegedly sexually assaulted 14 young boys. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirms the matter is being investigated by Levuka Police.
A number of roads and crossings are closed in the Northern Division due to flooding. They include Lalakoro Road, Zailav Crossing and Batiri Road in Seaqaqa and Boubale Crossing, Qawa Road and Bulileka Road in Labas
US regulators have formally approved the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the third jab to be authorised in the country. The vaccine is set to be a cost-effective alternative to the Pfizer and Mo
Good news for teachers who want to teach in special schools as the Ministry of Education has started to provide the National Toppers Award to interested teachers. Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they understand
A Canterbury asparagus grower Christopher Gray has been fined $26,000 for exploiting 13 workers, of which 10 were seasonal migrant workers from Fiji. The Employment Relations Authority in NZ previously ordered Gray
A man in his late 30s will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court tomorrow for allegedly raping his step-daughter. The man has been charged with three counts of rape. Police say the man allegedly committe
US President Joe Biden's $1.9tn relief plan to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved in the House of Representatives. The bill must now go to the evenly-divided Senate, which has already blo
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we have seen unity among all Fijians over the years and that is exactly how great societies and nations are built. While speaking at the launch of the commemorative stamps for
Minister for Commerce and Trade, Faiyaz Koya says they are looking at measures to ensure Fiji’s economy remains resistant. He says under the Regulations of Building Permits Act 2017, a fast-tracked and streamline
Fires cost us nearly $13 million in property damage in 2020 and more than $22.1 million in 2019. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has revealed this adding we are only two months into 2021, and we have already had
31 men from Yako in Nadi will now be able to undertake basic fire compliance within the village and carry out basic first aid in any emergency. They have today graduated as certified fire wardens under the Integrat
