The Undertaker retires
WWE Superstar, The Undertaker has retired. At the annual WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view, 30 years after making his debut at the same event, The Undertaker made his final farewell address. Legends such as Ric
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COVID-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effective
A large trial has shown that the coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people developing COVID-19 symptoms. The BBC reports interim data suggests 70 percent prote
Fiji Airways files strike out application in the case of former cabin crew
Fiji Airways lawyer, Devanesh Sharma has filed a strike out application in the case of former Fiji Airways cabin crew whose contracts were terminated in May this year as part of the COVID-19 cost-cutting exercise.
AG gives statement to the CID
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has given his statement to the CID this afternoon and Police say the investigators are now compiling the file before it is sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. This is
InsideOut battles all odds to continue to grow even during the COVID-19 period
From singing on the driveaway at Namadi Heights to becoming one of the top bands in Fiji, InsideOut is looking at continuing to reach greater heights. Band leader, Apakuki Nalawa says InsideOut has battled all odd
Serious concerns raised about the high usage of hard drugs in Nadonumai
Serious concerns are now being raised by some residents of Nadonumai about the high usage of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana by some of the people including teenagers in the area. The concern is being raise
Man whose body was discovered this morning was a taxi driver
The body of a man found in a settlement in Toga, Nausori has been identified. Police say the man was a taxi driver in his 40s residing in Narere and his taxi was found abandoned near Jittu Estate by a Police office
FSC Board advertises for CEO’s position
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Board has advertised for the position of the Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO, Graham Clark says his contract period was for three years until February this year, which was further ex
Visible marks on body that was discovered this morning
There were visible marks on the body of a man that was discovered earlier this morning in Nausori. However, Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says they have to wait for the post mortem result. The discovery was mad
My personal belief is that Diwali should be celebrated peacefully with oil lamps - Yogesh Karan
The Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister, Yogesh Karan says it is his personal belief that fireworks which are noisy, should be put aside and Diwali should be celebrated peacefully with oil lamps or â
Family still admitted in hospital after stabbing incident on Saturday morning
A family of three who sustained serious injuries following the horrific stabbing case in Nadonumai in Lami on Saturday morning are still admitted at the CWM Hospital and are recovering well. Police say the suspect
Men arrested for drinking methylated spirit at the Lautoka Bus Stand during curfew hours
Three men have been arrested for drinking methylated spirit at the Lautoka Bus Stand during curfew hours. 19 people have been arrested for breaching curfew restrictions in the past 48 hours. Between Saturday 1
Man found guilty of defilement gets suspended sentence
A man who was found guilty of two counts of defilement has been given a suspended sentence by the Lautoka High Court. It was heard in court that the 33 year old man and the 16 year old complainant were in a relatio
Body found in Toga, Nausori
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the body of an unidentified man in a settlement in Nausori. Police say the discovery was made near the Natuatua Settlement, Toga this morning by a man who was
US election: Trump camp's lawsuit struck down in Pennsylvania
A judge in Pennsylvania has dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump campaign that sought to invalidate millions of mail-in votes in the battleground state. Judge Matthew Brann said the lawsuit, which rested on allegatio
Man jailed for being found in possession of marijuana
A man who was found in possession of 752.l4 grams of marijuana has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Labasa High Court. Anare Yabakidrau had pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of mariju
New school building for Nakaidrau Infant School
The days of using the village hall for classes is over for students of Nakaidrau Infant School in Naitasiri after the Japanese government constructed a new classroom block with new desks and chairs. The Counsellor
Only time will tell if the COVID-19 vaccines have some side-effects - Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says any treatment or vaccine specifically for COVID-19 is a new thing for the world and only time will tell if the medicine has some side-effects. Dr Waqainabete says they a
Options being considered to deal with bird poop nuisance at Namaka Market
Several options are now being considered to stop the nesting of birds especially pigeons who have created a poop nuisance at the $5 million Namaka Market Complex in Nadi which was opened in February this year. Loca
COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Centre provides 3,000 families with food rations
About 3,000 families who have been affected by COVID-19 have been assisted with food rations by the COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Centre in Navakai, Nadi. The COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Centre is a collaborati