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Alleged murderer Tevita Kunawave has told the Suva High Court that he threw a block at the shutters of his house however it landed outside. While giving evidence Kunawave also sought forgiveness from his wife and p
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says today they are honouring the service and sacrifice of those people who have given their lives in combat but we should also remember that we fight many kinds of battles. While
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is yet to issue a statement in relation to the investigation file of Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum which has been forwarded to the DPP’s Office by Police.
Vanuatu has recorded its first official case of COVID-19. Radio NZ reports the Director of Public Health Dr Len Tarivonda said the infected man had flown to Vanuatu from the United States, via Sydney and Auckland.
Fiji today commemorated Remembrance Day in honour of the souls lost during the World Wars. It started with a march from the Flea Market to Ratu Sukuna Park and ended with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Wa
Good news as Fiji now has an Audiology Centre at the CWM Hospital which will give medical professionals the ability to spot hearing problems early and to manage treatment in an efficient way. The Audiology Centre h
A one-time, payment of $100 each will be made this month to over 10,000 recipients across parts of Central division and the provinces of Southern Lau, Kadavu, Serua, Coastal Nadroga/Navosa who were hardest hit by this y
A police officer who allegedly lost critical evidence in the street mugging case of an elderly woman at the Suva Bus Stand in September is being investigated by the Police Internal Affairs Unit. The Director of the
Charging officer Laisa Kauyaca who is a prosecution witness in the trial of alleged murderer Tevita Kunawave says the accused had made a statement saying it was not his intention to kill his youngest daughter. Whil
The passengers and drivers of the fatal road accident in Navua yesterday afternoon are still admitted at the Navua Hospital. Two women who were passengers in separate vehicles died in the accident after the vehicle
The National Federation Party’s Parliamentary Caucus says the statements made about Diwali by religious and political leaders were not well thought out and they are glad that they have both been withdrawn. Profes
Four juveniles have been arrested for allegedly erecting an illegal roadblock during curfew hours. The incident happened along Mead Road. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says another juvenile was a
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says this year Diwali’s message has a special significance. In his Diwali message, Morrison says this year we have seen darkness, but the light is overcoming that darkness
"Lockdown" has been declared the word of the year for 2020 by Collins Dictionary, after a sharp rise in its usage during the pandemic. Collins said it encapsulates the shared experience of billions of people.
Scooby-Doo co-creator Ken Spears dies aged 82 Ken Spears, the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, has died at the age of 82. Spears, who created the animated characters alongside his creative partner
The President of the Methodist Church in Fiji Reverend Dr Epineri Vakadewavosa says he is disappointed about the statement made by Reverend Wilfred Regunamada about Diwali on the official Methodist Church in Fiji facebo
A Police internal affairs investigation is underway after the Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde had to ask the High Court to issue an arrest warrant to compel the attendance of a Police officer to appear
Some passengers have been rushed to the Navua Hospital after a head-on collision between two vehicles along the Queens Highway near the Navua Hospital. Police officers and firefighters are at the scene.
The Methodist Church in Fiji Secretary for Communications Reverend Wilfred Regunamada has now explained why they deleted a Facebook post which was calling on leaders of Hindu religious organisations to liaise with Chris
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji says it fully concurs and supports the call from the Methodist Church in Fiji not to engage in fireworks until after 6pm this Sunday. Sabha’s Media Relations Officer, Kamlesh Ary
