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President Jioji Konrote says more and more of our people are choosing processed foods in recent years. While speaking at the World Food Day Corporate Event, Konrote says these can be more convenient, they can be ch
A new truck acquired through government funding at a cost of $96,000 was handed over to Food Processors Fiji Limited today by the Minister for Economy and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Deputy Chairman of th
The Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says he is liaising closely with the Chief of Intelligence and Investigations regarding the investigation currently being conducted in relation to the death of Mesake Si
The Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says internal investigations into the alleged police assault case in Nakasi has revealed that the social media post claiming that police officers allegedly assaulted a m
Fiji Sugar Corporation CEO Graham Clark says the Corporation did not have to take a loan for the fourth cane payment for the 2019 season as funding was from sugar proceeds. The FSC secured a loan of $21.2 million f
A 57-year-old man who allegedly raped his 11-year-old niece in Nausori has been remanded in custody. The man had pleaded not guilty of 6 counts of rape and 2 counts of attempted rape. He is alleged to have rap
A 24-year-old man who raped his 14-year-old nephew has been given 11 years and 8 months jail term by the Lautoka High Court. The man was charged with 2 counts of rape, 2 counts of indecently insulting or annoying a
Fifty households at Veivauceva settlement in Tacirua in Suva will now benefit from street lights after it was commissioned earlier this week by the Minister for Housing and Community Development Premila Kumar. Kuma
A heavy rain warning is in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca and the Southern Lau Group, Kadavu, Lomaiviti and nearby smaller islands. A heavy rain alert is in force for the Northern Lau Group. The Nadi W
Police are awaiting the post mortem report of a woman from Valelevu after she suffered 65% burns at her home on Monday. Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says they are awaiting the report to determine the cause of the woma
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed–Khaiyum says one key issue in the agriculture sector is that we have an ageing farmer population. While speaking at the Central/Eastern Agriculture Show at Syria Park, Sayed-Khai
The United Nations in the Pacific have launched their website this morning which is a concrete step and action towards information sharing with other UN Agencies in the Pacific. Communications and Advocacy Analyst
The NGO Coalition for Human Rights says they are deeply disturbed and concerned about recent allegations of police brutality, which has resulted in the death of a suspect in Nadi. Chair Nalini Singh says a young m
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has described Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his government’s response to the plea for help from a terminated Fiji Airways flight attendant as inhumane,
Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has told officers that they should count themselves lucky to have employment because the way in is hard but the doors are wide open for a quick exit if the officers do not u
The Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji has paid over $14.2 million in compensation to victims of a motor vehicle, employment and school accidents, or to the families of victims who have passed away. The Commi
Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama visited the Nadi International Airport where he thanked the skeleton staff of Fiji Airways and other relevant agencies on the ground for their excellent services during this COVI
A number of roads are closed in parts of the country. This is due to flash flooding. Roads closed in the Central Division: Waisa Crossing on Navulokani Road, Naqali Waidradra Crossing on Vatulili Ro
Mobil Oil (Fiji) unveiled its largest premium unleaded petrol tank at the Suva terminal that will support the company's supply of premium fuel to meet the growing demand. Mobil Oil (Fiji) Country Manager Adi Tamara
Donation in the form of medicine, medical supplies, equipment and 4,000 kilograms of linen was handed over today by the Katalyst Foundation to the Health Ministry. These items which are worth over $20,000 will be d
