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The issue regarding the nationwide curfew has been again brought up in parliament where SODELPA MP, Lynda Tabuya asked how the government is continuing to justify the nationwide curfew while Minister for Defence and Nat
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has revealed a case of sexual harassment where a child told his teachers that he learnt sexual behaviour by watching his parents. While speaking in parliament, Akbar drew attentio
A heavy rain warning is now in force for Northern and Western parts of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Yasawa and Mamanuca group. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure is
All Blacks star Brodie Retallick has revealed that 2023 will likely be his final season in the All Blacks jersey. 2023 will also be the World Cup year which will be held in France. The 29-year-old is currently
The World Health Organisation recommends using the COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca even in countries tackling new strains of coronavirus. Some new forms of the virus appear to
The tsunami warning issued early this morning for Fiji is cancelled. After the warning was issued, the Mineral Resources Department confirmed their gauge at the Suva Wharf noted an increase in wave height by 30 ce
The World Bank has approved a $102.7 million loan to support Fiji’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclones Harold and Yasa. The funds will be used to support the government’s COVID-19 relie
This year’s Chinese Zodiac Stamp was officially launched at Nausori Multicultural Centre. The Director of the Department of Heritage and Arts Colin Yabaki acknowledged the deepening friendship between China and F
About 1,938 students and 207 teachers have been provided psycho-social support after TC Yasa in the Northern Division. While providing an update in Parliament, Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says the program was
Minister for Infrastructure, Jone Usamate says realignment work at Korosomo Slip in the Northern Division that was affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana cannot begin immediately due to issues with the landowners. Usamat
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has told parliament that none of the multinational observer groups have said that the 2014 and 2018 elections were not credible after SODELPA MP, Adi Litia Qionibaravi made claims t
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu has today apologised in parliament for the inconvenience that was caused to the people due to the decision made on new nation-wide curfew hours by the NDMO on the 29th of
FICAC says the Fiji Law Society’s statement on corruption is misconceived and delusional where the Society in an open letter has said that “corruption is not so complex - or so widespreadâ€. They say the Socie
Police have classified the death of the man in Navua as murder. The man was found in a drain along Viwawa Road last Saturday. Police say they have received the post mortem result which shows foul play. Th
Two RFMF soldiers departed for Australia today to further their studies at the School of Military Engineering at Army Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney. They are Corporal John Lilo and Lance Corporal Lote Tikovagone wh
Minister for Infrastructure, Jone Usamate says the government does not have a magic wand but they do have a sense of responsibility to fix the roads that were damaged during the two cyclones when he was asked by SODELPA
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says they need to provide housing to the people who are moving to urban areas as they are most vulnerable to child prostitution, child pornography and child sexual abuse. Gavoka says
130 businesswomen are expected to benefit from a grant of $47,000 from the US Embassy that will help facilitate a training program at the Makoi Women’s Vocational Centre and the Women Entrepreneur Business Council.
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says the decision to remove informal market stalls on roadsides was taken to prevent flooding and flying debris and municipal councils did this in the interest of the public
Police are currently investigating an alleged case of negligence after the body of a child that was found in waters off Vatutavoi in Ba on Monday was identified as the 3 year old boy reported missing on the 30th of last
