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Police are continuing their search this morning for a 5-year-old boy who fell into a river near Natoaka Village in Naitasiri. A report of the incident was received at the Nausori Police Station yesterday afternoon.
Fiji Corrections Service Director Rehabilitation Salote Panapasa says the re-offending rate has reduced to 1.7 percent in the 2019-2020 period compared to 2.5 percent for the same period in 2018-2019. She says they
Police have confirmed that suspended computer science teacher, Kishore Kumar will continue to be questioned at the CID Headquarters in Suva today. Kumar was taken in on Tuesday night. He has been suspended by
Labasa hammered Tailevu Naitasiri 4-0 in its first match of the Vodafone Women’s IDC at the ANZ Stadium this evening. Adi Volitikoro, Selai Nai, Shayal Sindhika and Vitalina Naikore scored a goal each for Labasa
Fijian fashion label, Haus of Koila will soon be launching their philanthropic arm called SOSE – Society of Sustainable Entrepreneurs which will focus on women and girls economic empowerment and sustainable developmen
Most restrooms in the country are dark and dungeon. Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar stated this while officially opening the Korovou Restroom this afternoon. Kumar says people prefer a nice and mo
The Accident Compensation Commission, Fiji has helped the widow of the late Subhash Chand with her application for compensation under the Accident Compensation Act 2017 on the grounds that Chand’s death was due to an
The trial of Sevanaia Baleinadi who is charged with 3 counts of rape, 2 counts of sexual assault, and one count each of assault causing actual bodily harm, robbery, damaging property and criminal intimidation will be he
The Land Transport Authority says individuals have been visiting businesses and posing as 'fake' LTA officers to gain access to car showrooms, car rental services and taxi stands. LTA CEO Samuel Simpson says mislea
Suspended computer science teacher, Kishore Kumar is still in custody and is being questioned at the CID Headquarters. Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says Kumar was taken in last night. Kumar has been suspended by
Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili will give his ruling in the no case to answer application by former Fijian Ambassador to the US and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Solo Mara on the 25th of November. Both co
Thirty-two people who have contributed to Fiji’s development and progress in the past 50 years were today awarded with commemorative medals for Fiji’s 50th anniversary of independence by President Jioji Konrote.
Construction will begin in January next year on an 11 bedroom facility that will be able to house families who have a seriously injured child admitted at the Labasa Hospital or have travelled from outside of Labasa.
Two officers based at the Totogo Police Station in Suva have been suspended and are awaiting internal disciplinary processes for their alleged involvement in a case of unlawful detainment. Two investigations were d
Although it will not be a dancing competition but Yuva Dance Group says they will be there to beat other dance groups who will also be performing during the Radio Navtarang and Sargam Diwali Dhamaka Show at Rups Mega Co
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has warned citizens awaiting repatriation to answer truthfully when going through pre-departure screening. Manasseh Sogavare made the statement while announcing four new cases of
Four Solomon Islanders returning to the Pacific Island nation on a repatriation flight from New Zealand have tested positive for Covid-19. The Solomon Times reports Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed the ca
Cancer survivor, Kelera Naborisi is calling on all Fijian women, who may be going through early stages of cancer to come forward and seek assistance and medical advice early. Naborisi, who is a lecturer at the Fiji
Oceania Rugby Women's Director and physiotherapist Cathy Wong has dedicated her Fiji 50 commemorative medal to all volunteers who assist organisations in looking after people. Wong who received her medal from Presi
The National Federation Party says there shouldn’t be any deductions made from the proceeds of the final sugarcane payment for the 2019 season that is due to be paid before this Friday. NFP’s Vice-President, Da
