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Acting Vodafone Fiji CEO Ronald Prasad says more people are using cashless transactions now because of the introduction of services like QR Pay with e-card and other platforms where they are using virtual currency.
Four soldiers who allegedly assaulted a cane cutter in Labasa have been bailed. They have been charged with common assault. The soldiers allegedly assaulted the cane cutter after he was accused of stealing a h
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the majority of the medicines that were in short supply due to the chronic shortages worldwide are now all in stock however the ministry is mindful that they are now cat
A historic nationwide voter survey by the Fijian Elections Office will start in the Central Division tomorrow. Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says this is the first time any election management body in Fi
Minister for Women, Mereseini Vuniwaqa the statistic of 72 % of Fijian women affected by some form of violence in their lifetime, makes our country rank amongst the highest in terms of violence against women and girls.
Onyx Managing Director Sean Chow has confirmed that some nightclubs have decided to re-purpose their clubs and change into another nature of business while some still want to maintain their businesses. Chow says t
One of the challenges faced by all municipal councils in Fiji is finding ways or activities that will ensure that the environment is kept safe and clean. While officiating at the Suva City Environment Volunteer Lea
Four Corrections Officers charged with the alleged murder of remand prisoner Jone Masirewa have had their bail extended by the Lautoka High Court. Onisimo Raboiliku, Semesa Bulikalougata, Suliasi Tubuna and Navital
Ram Sami & Sons Fiji Limited has signed a 5-year contract worth $150,000 with the Suva Rugby Union. Ram Sami & Sons and Wallson Foods Limited Director, Prashnil Goundar says they are joining hands with the
Google says it has wiped out its entire carbon footprint by investing in "high-quality carbon offsets". It became carbon-neutral in 2007 and says it has now compensated for all of the carbon it has ever created.
At least another 18 months is needed to complete the construction of the WG Friendship Plaza on McGregor Road. This has been confirmed by Engineered Designs Director Vijay Krishnan. Engineered Designs is the stru
Fiji Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Chandana Prematilaka has ordered that the appeal affidavit of former Fiji 7s rep, Amenoni Nasilasila be sent to his trial lawyers so that they are able to respond to the criticisms l
Neighbours in the UK encouraged to snitch on each other for breaking new social gatherings rule People in England are being encouraged by the government to contact police if they see neighbours flouting the new ru
Two men alleged to have been involved in an aggravated robbery case where they threatened and robbed two elderly sisters in Sabeto, Nadi have been charged. One of the accused was arrested in Sigatoka while the othe
Uduya Point Apartments in Lami is two weeks away from completion. Investment Fiji’s Facilitation Division provided business facilitation and aftercare assistance to the project through fast-track of approvals and
A 29-year-old farmer who was found drunk and lying on the side of the road in Labasa was one of 13 people arrested over the past 48 hours for allegedly breaching the curfew. Police say seven arrests were made in th
The Agricultural Marketing Authority and the Bank South Pacific have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide a digital-based banking solution to Fijian farmers. BSP Country Head Haroon Ali has praised the a
A record one-day rise in the number of new coronavirus cases around the world has been recorded. The World Health Organisation says 307,930 confirmed infections were reported over 24 hours. Restrictions bannin
72% of the people who committed suicide this year were men and leading mental health expert in Fiji, Selina Kuruleca says this is because men choose comparatively more fatal means to end their lives and they are less li
The Accident Compensation Commission Fiji says they will not pay compensation to drivers if they are driving under the influence of alcohol over the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs. Between 1st Ja
