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A 1-year-old boy who was found lying unconscious outside his home in Nasau, Ra on Friday morning has passed away at the Lautoka Hospital. Police say the boy is believed to have fallen from the stairs of their home.
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the four are Fijian citizens who arrived at Nadi Airport on flight NZ952 from Auckland on Thu
The Ashabhai Group of Companies will invest $23 million to construct a 70,000 square feet office space and distribution centre including a 20,000 square feet cold storage facility in Voivoi subdivision in Nadi to serve
President Jioji Konrote says as we look to re-engage economically with the world, the health of every Fijian must sit at the heart of our recovery. While opening the 2020-2021 Parliament Session, Konrote says thoug
aliFiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says they have encountered a number of cases where mothers are forced to hide abuse against their children because the perpetrators are respected patriarchs of th
The Investigating Officer of the 1987 bombing incidents, Moses Driver is assisting Police in inquiries. Driver who is now staying in Brisbane, has confirmed to the ABC that he is unable to comment as he is assistin
The British government has given $27,400 worth of equipment to the Spinal Injury Association Fiji. The Acting Director for Spinal Injury Association Fiji Josko Wakaniyasi says the equipment will help women with dis
Digicel has today launched MyCash, a mobile wallet that gives Fijians access to digital money. The new mobile wallet allows customers to send and receive money at no fees locally, receive money from abroad, make pa
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says “why should I listen to people like Chaudhry†when asked on calls by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry for Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to step down pending th
There will be an increase in the price of gas from tomorrow while fuel prices will go down. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that a 4.5kg cylinder of gas will cost $11.91. This prev
The 29-year-old carpenter who allegedly attempted to rape a 6-year-old girl during a drinking party in Nakasi has been charged and will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. He has been charged with on
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar says some business owners in Labasa Town have recently bought land and are now going into commercial farming. Kumar says they believe there
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says at present there are around 90 schools in remote and rural areas that still face internet connectivity issues and the Ministry is working with development partners to address this.
Police in Argentina have searched the house and private clinic of the doctor of football legend Diego Maradona who died four days ago. They are trying to establish if there was negligence in the treatment of the fo
Award winning local band Kula Kei Uluivuya are looking forward to giving fans an experience they will never forget at the 2020 Woodstock Uprising Music Festival on Saturday. Lead singer Bill Cokanauto says it has b
Newly elected SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they need Rabuka on their side as they march towards the 2022 general elections. Gavoka says Rabuka is an icon and he is a giant in Fiji politics and he is going to
Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old girl and her 8-year-old niece who were reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station have safely returned home. Police said the two were last seen by a relative sitting ou
A five-year-old child is admitted in critical condition at the Labasa Hospital after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old man. Police say the boy who was allegedly playing on the side of the Bu
15 of Fiji’s best fashion designers showcased their designs last night during the Fiji Fashion Week Resort Luxe Show. The designers have spent 3 months to almost a year on their designs and have invested hundreds
An accident involving two vehicles is causing traffic along Wainivula Road in Caubati. Police are currently at the scene. We are trying to ascertain if anyone was injured in the incident. More to follow.
