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Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne says that they are committed to supporting access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to the Pacific. In a tweet, Payne says they are continuing consultation
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board has denounced any misinformation being spread that the current review of the national priority areas is aimed at restricting students’ choices, curtailing their aspirations or
In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of Donald Trump's most controversial decisions including ending Trump’s restriction on immigration to the US from some Muslim
Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has reminded participants of the Training of the Trainers workshop that change has to be seen and the effectiveness of that change is in their hands. Tudravu says changes c
The Dutch government has resigned amid a scandal that saw thousands of families wrongly accused of child welfare fraud. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the Cabinet's resignation saying that responsibility
The Human Rights Watch has welcomed Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan’s successful election as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
All 50 US states and the District of Columbia are on alert for possible violent protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington
The Chairman of the Fiji Sugar Corporation, Vishnu Mohan says an announcement regarding the new FSC CEO will be made soon. Mohan says the interview process is progressing well. Graham Clark gave notice last ye
Police are searching for 17-year-old Christopher Kumar who has been reported missing at the Nadi Police Station. Kumar was last seen at his home in Aladatta Settlement in Nadi last Tuesday. People are being ur
The budget for the Fiji Police Force increased by 44% from 2015-2019. In 2015 the Force received $109 million while in 2019 it increased to 193.5 million. This was revealed at the Fiji Police Force’s Strateg
Daylight saving has finished. Members of the public are advised to wind their clocks backward by one hour if they have not done it yet.
A sanitation worker became the first Indian to receive a Covid vaccine as the country began the world's largest inoculation drive. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the programme, which aims to vaccinate more t
False promises made to cassava farmers is a challenge that the Tavioka Growers Association is looking to address. Association President, Josaia Rayawa says buyers make promises to farmers to purchase their produce
A number of people were seen doing last minute back to school shopping in Suva before school opens next Tuesday. Fijivillage spoke to some people who say they are excited about children going back to school as thei
The UK is to close all travel corridors from Monday to protect against unidentified Covid strains. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared all arrivals to the UK must have proof of a negative test in the previous 72
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji has so far provided 754 stationery kits to students as they prepare for the new school year next week. Founder and CEO Sashi Kiran says
Make a Difference Fiji has distributed another 109 stationery packs to TC Yasa affected students in Labasa today. The organization has also handed 50 roofing irons and building materials to residents in Labasa whos
Acting Chief Justice Kamal Kumar says Police officers play a fundamental and significant role in our criminal justice system. While speaking to Police officers at the opening of the Fiji Police Force Command Group
The Sai Prema Foundation Fiji which has been working hard to assist Fijians affected by COVID-19 and TC Yasa have been recognized for their contribution by the Indian Government. The Foundation has been given the
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. Disaster officials said they expected the number of deaths and injuries from the earthquake to increase as they receive
