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Police are yet to establish the cause of death of the man who was found in Qelemumu in Labasa on Saturday night. A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out this week. The man’s body was found by
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ordered the country's biggest city Auckland to go into lockdown after the discovery of three new local cases of COVID-19. The measures will last three days and requir
16 schools in the Northern Division severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana will receive more than 200 desks, chairs and other furniture. It has been donated by the Punjas Charitable Trust which is the charitable
The Land Transport Authority has been told to give some permits to vehicle owners in various communities in the Northern Division to ensure students are taken to schools and dropped at home from today. Minister for
Local Nephrologist Dr Amrish Krishnan has refuted the statement made by Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete that government paid for his nephrology training in New Zealand. While responding to NFP MP Lenora Qe
Nazia Khanum had the brilliant idea to open her cake shop on Valentine’s Day and that decision is paying off as she says they have been busy since this morning. She says they have sold almost 300 cakes at Cakeolo
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the body of a man in Qelemumu, Labasa last night. The man has been identified as a farmer in his late 40s from Daramu. The discovery was made by a woman
A South Auckland high school will be closed for the beginning of the coming week after a student and her parents tested positive for COVID-19. TVNZ reports that a pop-up testing station will be set up on site tomor
The Fiji Chinese Association has donated $15,000 towards the government's relief effort for those people who have been severely affected by Tropical Cyclones Yasa and Ana. Association’s President, Jenny Seeto say
Former US President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate in an impeachment trial for his role on the 6th January attack on the US Capitol. Democrats failed to get the two-thirds majority vote to find him g
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima, Japan earlier today just weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 tsunami. The 7.3-magnitude quake was felt strongly in Tokyo, but a tsunami war
Jyoti Lal, the winner of Radio Navtarang’s My Perfect Valentine Competition says she will spending the $250 winning prize money for her 7-year-old twin daughters and may buy a small present for her husband. Lal w
A new trial is set to take place in the UK to test how well the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine works in children. BBC reports that some 300 volunteers will take part in this trial, with the first vaccinations
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says capital works at Sakoca Settlement in Tamavua will begin this year as part of their plans to formalise this informal settlement, however National Federation Party MP, Le
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says people should remember that the Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry is releasing statements as he is somebody who wants to come into elections next year and
Search is still continuing for Waiqanake Villager, Aveta Naicuri who went missing during a diving trip in the Suva Harbour last week. A report was received at the Lami Police Station after Naicuri failed to return
University of the South Pacific’s private students who are not under any scholarship or loans scheme can now get financial assistance for up to 50% as the University will offset the high cost of tertiary education fo
Former Fiji 7s rep, Donasio Ratubuli is seeking urgent assistance as he is suffering from a jaw infection and needs surgery. Ratubuli made his debut in 2013 and played 52 matches for the Fiji 7’s team. He scored
FM96 Cupid travelled to Natabua, Lautoka to surprise the winner of the FM96 Call Me Cupid Competition sponsored by Moccona Coffee. Varea Bakani was shocked to see his wife, 4 children and FM 96 personalities seren
All schools in the Northern Division will open for classes from Monday 15 February. Education Minister, Rosy Akbar says the schools in the Northern Division were damaged by the two recent cyclones and over the last
