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Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are continuously trying to get more funding from the World Bank through the International Development Association because of their concessional terms. Sayed-Khaiyu
The investigation file regarding an alleged bribery case involving Police officers who placed methamphetamine and demanded money in order for charges to be dropped is still with the DPPs office for sanctioning. The
Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says part of Fiji’s layered approach to COVID-19 are restrictions and the role of a curfew is to control the movement of people. Waqainabete says breaches in quara
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is a lot of misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines and people have claimed that the vaccines are a mark of 666, it contains meat products, and it contains fetal p
The worrying trend continues as Police have highlighted a case of alleged attempted suicide involving a 17 year old student after receiving negative comments about her TikTok video. Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says t
Parliament will debate two important bills this Thursday and if passed will see major changes in our judicial system. The High Court Amendment Bill seeks to create a specialised division within the Fijian judicial
We can expect the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in phases throughout 2021 starting in the first quarter and the vaccination campaign will be implemented in phases according to the scheduled arrival supplies and deploy
A Nakasi man who was allegedly found with sachets containing methamphetamine last week has been charged and will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. The man is charged with one count of possession of
Dairy farmers are expected to benefit from a Mastitis Awareness program which has been organised by the Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company Limited and facilitated by four FNU Veterinarians. The program has been made po
Early trials suggest that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine offers "minimal protection" against the South Africa strain of coronavirus. BBC News reports a new study, not yet peer-reviewed, involved about 2,00
People are being urged to come forward and assist the needy students of Saint Thomas Primary School in Lautoka who are still struggling due to the effects of COVID-19. Vika Leger who runs a canteen in the school sa
You should expect a lot of rain in the next few days if you live in Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands. The Fiji Meteorological Service says a low-pressure system which was being monitored in the last
Neeru Christopher and Areieta Tiaon thought they would never see each other again after their fishing trip turned into a four-day fight for survival in open waters during Tropical Cyclone Ana. The cousins had left
3,000 students have so far been assisted with stationery by the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji. Founder and CEO Sashi Kiran says they have received a further 2,000 applic
The Fiji Roads Authority expects to begin major earth works near the Korosomo Slip in the Northern Division at midday tomorrow after they get the relevant approval from the landowners while people in Vanua Levu are stro
2,500 people in the Tavua and Ra region devastated by Cyclone Ana have been given relief packs by the Sai Prema Foundation. Each relief pack consisted of food and other essential items. The effort was conducte
The people of Kadavu have been sharing information and supporting Police in their ongoing drug operations on the island. 7,000 marijuana plants were uprooted from two farms in Lavidi, Nakasaleka, Kadavu last week.
The Pope has appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops for the first time. Sister Nathalie Becquart, who is from France, will have voting rights in the body, which advises the pontiff and debat
The Education Ministry will work with the Divisional Education Office in the North and Heads of Schools to assess the extent of damage to schools and obtain a list of students needing assistance with school stationery.
A man in his late 30s who is alleged to have set fire to the St Giles Hospital reception area on Thursday will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court tomorrow. Police say the man has been charged with one count
