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Good news for more than 1,000 farmers in Sigatoka as they now can purchase seedlings at a very low cost after the commissioning of the Parmen Nursery at Nabitu Settlement. The nursery was constructed by Nabitu resi
Free swimming classes are being offered to Suva residents for the month of October by the Suva City Council in conjunction with the Fiji Swimming Association. SCC Chairman Isikeli Tikoduadua says they are deeply sa
A few passengers have been rushed to hospital after a bus carrying about 35 passengers rolled down a hill in Naduri, Labasa earlier this afternoon. Police say the bus had parked on a hill and as a passenger was get
The Pacific Council of Churches General Secretary Reverend James Bhagwan says a lot of the new churches in Fiji do not have strong governance mechanisms and that is a weakness. While speaking to the Parliamentary S
Another 31 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 the President Jioji Konrote.
US President Donald Trump has left hospital, three days after being admitted with Covid-19, vowing to be back on the campaign trail soon. He flew for the short trip back to the White House on the presidential helic
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says they are conducting their own investigations in the matter where the Auditor General has recommended an investigation be carried out to find out whether there was a confl
President of the Nadi Airport Taxi Association Mohammed Mustafa Khan is calling for the resignation of the CEO of the Land Transport Authority Samuel Simpson because he does not want to listen to the concerns raised by
A man who is accused of one count of rape has pleaded not guilty in the Suva High Court. He appeared before High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar. It is alleged that on the 29th of June this year, he raped
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that Fiji's 50 year Independence Anniversary celebrations which will be held at Albert Park this Saturday will be at half capacity. Bainimarama says the Republic of F
The Fiji Taxi Association is objecting to the implementation of the taxi booking app, Vodo as they are concerned that LTA did not consult with them, the cost of the fee for using the app, the annual licence fee, the use
The Fiji Scout Association Executive Commissioner, Joji Qaranivalu has dedicated his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji. Qaranivalu says being a scout has also been his pride and the hi
NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has called on the government to launch a full investigation into the construction of the Lautoka Swimming Pool as $12 million has been spent recklessly while the Lautoka City Council h
National Federation Party, Professor Biman Prasad says they salute all teachers for their hard work and sacrifice in the current climate of uncertainty as they celebrate World Teachers Day. He says it is a day to r
The Fiji Taxi Association has met with the Minister of Transport Faiyaz Koya in Nadi and they have agreed that more dialogue should take place in terms of the proposed taxi app, Vodo and Koya will look into the issues r
National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua today shared his concerns with the Education Ministry about sexually explicit graffiti in the school toilets. During the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Comm
Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and senior military officer, Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga say they are thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their service
Bail has been granted to the men who was allegedly found with methamphetamine and other illicit drugs last Thursday. Ritesh Kumar and Simione Serukalou appeared before Suva Magistrate Jeremiah Savou this afternoon.
A man who is charged with four counts of rape has pleaded not guilty in the Suva High Court. Taitusi Tuivucilevu appeared before High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar. It is alleged that Tuivucilevu raped
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has today launched the official song "Children of Fiji" for Fiji's 50th Independence Anniversary. While speaking at the launch, Bainimarama says the song is an anthem of the moment
