Body found in Viwawa, Navua
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body of a man in his 70s in Navua yesterday. Police say the man was found lying inside a drain along Viwawa Road in Navua. He was a caretaker of a farm
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Jamaica faces marijuana shortage
Bad weather and a drop in the number of farmers has led to a marijuana shortage in Jamaica. Marijuana fields were battered by heavy rain during last year's hurricane season, before being scorched in the drought tha
Murdered Sigatoka couple laid to rest
The late Sesha Reddy and Mirdu Chand have been laid to rest today. They were murdered at their Korokoro, Sigatoka home earlier this week. The couple were in their 60’s. Family members and friends gather
Single mother wins $5000 in Vodafone’s selfie competition
A single mother of two who won $5000 in Vodafone Fiji’s Family Selfie Competition in partnership with FM96, Navtarang and Viti FM intends to open a handicraft shop. Vani Nagadi says she has been planning to open
Fiji receives US $952,380 worth of medical supplies from World Bank
Health services are expected to be boosted after the Ministry of Health received US $952,380 worth of medical supplies from the World Bank today. Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says this donation has
Heavy rain warning for most parts of Fiji
If you are living in the Eastern Half of Viti Levu which includes areas from Rakiraki, Korovou, Nausori, Suva, Lami and Navua, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Yasawa, Lau and the Lomaiviti Group, the
21-year-old student drowns in Lami
A 21-year-old student is believed to have drowned in Lami. Police say the man was swimming with another student near Matata Settlement in Lami when he failed to surface and was found motionless underwater. Att
NZ has so far provided $5 million in assistance to help those affected by the recent cyclones
New Zealand has so far provided over $5 million in assistance to Fijians who have been affected by the recent Cyclones In his Waitangi Day Message, the New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr says New Z
Bainimarama conveys well wishes to NZ on Waitangi Day
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has sent his well wishes to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the occasion of the 181st anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. In a congratulatory letter,
Fiji Airways receives highest rating for safety measures in place for COVID-19
Fiji Airways has been awarded diamond certification which is the highest standard for travel safeguards during COVID-19 by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and SimpliFlying. The diamond rating is the hi
Ahluwalia’s deportation is an attack on University’s academic independence
The TISI Sangam says the deportation of USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia is an attack on University’s academic independence. National President, Sadasivan Naicker is calling on the autho
Japan’s $227,729 grant to improve water supply in Buva Village
Villagers of Buva in Nadroga will now have daily access to water as the Japanese government has granted $227,729 to Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation’s project to improve their water supply system. Village
Cyber bullying to be addressed by “I Am Digital†online safety campaign
As children continue to be bullied and abused on social media platforms, Save the Children Fiji has launched their “I Am Digital†online safety campaign to educate young people on online safety. Save the Childr
Heavy rain expected in the Northern and Eastern Divisions this weekend
If you are living in Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Group, you should prepare for heavy rain this weekend as an active trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the Northern part
35 people homeless after separate fire incidents
35 people are homeless after separate fire incidents. In the first incident, a family of seven lost their home in Muana Village in Toga yesterday. It is believed the fire had started from the back of the house
More than 10,000 farmers, fishermen, women and people living with disabilities in the North to be assisted by the UN
Good news for more 10,000 subsistence farmers and fishermen in the Northern Division as the United Nations Central Emergency Relief Fund has provided $1 million in assistance to the most vulnerable communities in TC Yas
Police operations to curb illegal activities in the forestry sector
Police officers are carrying out operations around the country to get rid of illegal activities in the forestry sector. The Ministry of Forestry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fiji Police Force
2 men sent to jail for stealing from the Speaker's house
Two men who broke into the Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's house last year and stole items worth over $6,000 will spend 7 months behind bars. 36-year-old farmer, Ratu Jone Latianara and 34-year-old b
Waiqanake villager missing at sea
Search efforts have been activated for Aveta Naicuri who failed to return home from a diving trip in Suva Harbour last night. A report was received at the Lami Police Station this morning after Naicuri who is from
Man in custody for allegedly attempting to set St. Giles Hospital on fire
A man is in custody for allegedly trying to set St Giles Psychiatric Hospital on fire. Police say the incident happened yesterday. They say the man is not a patient at the hospital.