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A strong message was delivered by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu to parents during the Nadroga Arya College pass-out parade to put away their phones and prioritize their children's well-being. While add
75-year-old Umar Dayal, a resident of the Valelevu HARTS Home, has come out in public to highlight the plight of what elderly have to endure when there is no support provided for them While speaking to fijivillage
12 marginalized struggling individuals have been given the opportunity to earn a respectful living through Aruka Fiji's 12 module programme. Aruka Fiji, a Suva-based non-governmental organization dedicated to uplif
A total of 40 people are being treated in Israeli hospitals after the recent air strikes from Iran. Two are in critical condition. Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv is treating 18 patients. Beilinson Hospital
Dr Ram Raju has been ousted as the President of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry following a vote of no confidence due to financial mismanagement. Lawrence Kumar, a qualified engineer and former administra
To combat the ongoing crisis of HIV cases in the country, the Health Ministry has now established the HIV Sexual Reproductive Health Unit, that will take the lead in the fight against this disease. The new unit wil
More women will now be able to get tested for cervical issues as the Ministry of Health has received a donation of over 2,000 expert HPV assay kits and other essential supplies. While speaking at the handing over c
Despite consistent growth in revenue, the Land Transport Authority is facing limitations in resourcing and technology due to funding constraints. While highlighting and reflecting on his tenure as LTA Chairperson,
Drivers will no longer need to visit or stand in long lines at any Land Transport Authority office to make payments as Digicel Pacific has collaborated with the LTA, making it possible for Digicel Pacific MyCash custom
Prayers are being held at Hindu temples across north-west London following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India. BBC News says the London Gatwick-bound flight crashed soon after take-off from the city's airport
230 women artisans from Tailevu, Rewa, Naitasiri, Suva, Nasinu, Lami, Serua, Namosi, and Beqa are displaying their crafts at the Central Division Women’s Expo, currently underway at the Suva Civic Centre. Assista
Great relief to the students of Galoa Island Primary School and Kindergarten as they were provided with a Yamaha 40-horsepower outboard engine. The Ministry of Education says for an island like Galoa, reliable boat
Our work is grounded in a simple but powerful truth: protecting refugees is not only a legal responsibility, it is a moral imperative. Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto highlighted this during the 2025 Refu
Vulnerable people living in State care homes have been assisted in enhancing the safety and security of their environment as the Fiji Chemicals Ltd has donated 100 termite baits. Minister for Women, Children and So
3 men who allegedly assaulted and robbed a taxi driver in Caubati on Monday afternoon will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. Police say the three are in their 20s and allegedly assaulted and robbed the
Silentó, the Atlanta rapper best known for the viral 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),†was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty but mentally ill in the 2021 shooting death of his cousin
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese will arrive in the country today for bilateral talks with Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka. Albanese touches down at about 3.30pm in Nadi today. Rabuka and Albanese w
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the sole survivor of the London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 people that crashed shortly after takeoff in the north-west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Ramesh, who was in seat 11A of the
An Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad yesterday, leaving at least 204 people dead. BBC News reports that the aircraft – a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – had a total of 256 seats on board
With the 2025-2026 National Budget announcement on the 27th of this month, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is strongly encouraging people to report any instances of unfair price hikes or suspicious tradin
