2 fishermen missing at sea
Two fishermen have been reported missing at sea. They left Cikobia Village for Vunikodi Village in Macuata in a fiberglass boat yesterday. Police and the Fiji Navy Search and Rescue Centre are coordinating th
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The US records another grim COVID-19 milestone
January has already become the worst month for US COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. There have been more than 79,000 coronavirus fatalities, topping the previous record set in December by more
Electoral Comm says Chaudhry’s request appears to be founded on unsubstantiated grounds
The Electoral Commission says it does not have any jurisdiction to create an independent panel of inquiry after the Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry asked them for a thorough analysis of the Donors List of the
Weak COVID-19 positive test result for MV Papuan Chief crew member
A 38-year-old crew member on board the cargo ship the MV Papuan Chief which arrived in Fiji on January 24th has returned with a weak COVID-19 positive test result. The Health Ministry says the MV Papuan Chief made
Fijians cannot find themselves in the back of the global COVID-19 vaccine queue- PM
We cannot afford to find ourselves at the back of the global queue when it comes to protecting ourselves from COVID-19. According to Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, securing an effective vaccine quickly is the g
EFL completes power restoration in Vanua Levu
Good news for the people of Vanua Levu as Energy Fiji Limited has completed power restoration works today. This is after EFL completed power restoration in Navai, Dreketi this morning.
FNU students to provide dental services at Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Dental Centre
Fiji National University dental students will get the opportunity to gain experience and exposure outside of their normal learning environment as they will now be providing dental services to children at the Sai Sanjeev
650,081 registered voters as at Dec 2020
There are 650,081 registered voters in Fiji as at 31st December 2020. Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says this number is projected to increase by next year as a number of people will be rushing to registe
Fiji records 2 suspected Leptospirosis deaths
There have been two suspected unfortunate Leptospirosis deaths in the Western Division this month. Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says by the end of last year, Fiji had 3 to 4 cases of Leptospirosis an
Two men given jail term for robbing pastor during curfew hours
Two men who threatened and robbed a pastor inside her home during curfew hours in Rakiraki in April last year have been given prison terms. Esira Nawaqalevu and Penaia Rareba pleaded guilty to the charges of aggrav
Asco Motors adopts 1 room in the Ronald McDonald House in Labasa
Asco Motors has given $10,000 to adopt a room in the Ronald McDonald House in Labasa where you can stay for free if your child is admitted at the Labasa Hospital. The $750,000 facility which will house 11 families
Construction of WG Friendship Plaza is slow as most of their engineers are still in China - SCC
Construction work on WG Friendship Plaza along McGregor Road in Suva is slow as most of their engineers are still in China. Suva City Council Special Administrator and Chairman, Isikeli Tikoduadua says once the bor
X-ray results to be much quicker with the new portable digital x-ray machines- PM
Good news as x-rays done for people at any of the hospitals in the country will now take little time for results after 22 portable digital x-ray machines were commissioned today by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
PS for Local Government, Dimity Fifer resigns
Permanent Secretary for Local Government, Dimity Fifer has resigned. Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Vishnu Mohan says Fifer has resigned in light of family circumstances and her last working day in Fiji
UK records more than 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19
More than 100,000 people have died with COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, after 1,631 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were recorded in the daily figures. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he takes full respo
Fiji wishes continued progress, peace and prosperity for the people of India – PM
Fiji has sent its good wishes for continued progress, peace and prosperity for the people of India on their 72nd Republic Day. In his congratulatory message, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji attaches gre
Uncle to spend over 15 years in jail for rape
A 30-year-old man who raped his 11-year-old niece in a settlement in Ba in 2008 will spend 15 years, 9 months and 16 days in jail. The man is now 42 years old while the victim is 23. The man is the girl’s pa
10 communities receive positive discipline training by Save the Children Fiji
Parents, guardians and community leaders in 10 communities in the Central Division have been trained on using positive forms of discipline such as cutting down the time on some of their child’s privileges like watchin
People in TC Yasa affected communities to benefit from BRED Bank’s donation of $112,500
People living in Tropical Cyclone affected areas can expect more assistance after BRED Bank Fiji made a cash donation of $112,500 to the Prime Minister’s TC Yasa Relief Fund. BRED Bank Fiji CEO, Thierry Charras-G
FRCS seizes smuggled goods
Unscrupulous traders have been warned as smuggled goods such as adults and children's wear, school bags and imitation jewellery have been seized by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service. FRCS Acting Chief Executive