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Over $25 million was received in the form of donations for the COP23 Presidency Trust Fund for the period ending 31st October, 2017. The major donors comprised of Australia, European Union, Italy, India and New Zea
There have been at least 6,002,615 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 183, 203 people have died, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins University recorded the first
1,673 pending workers compensation cases were with the Ministry of Employment as at 14th February this year according to the Review Report on the Management of Workers Compensation Trust Fund. 1,426 were injury ca
Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Inia Seruiratu confirms that the Fiji Police Force has restructured its National Drug Unit and is transitioning to the development of the Police Narcotics Unit which
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Citizenship of Fiji Amendment Bill 2020 seeks to ensure for one to become a citizen of Fiji, they have to at least be a permanent resident. While tabling the bill in Pa
The Government will be opening a new shipping route in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month that will operate every two months to increase economic activity and improve the livelihood of the people. Minister for Co
Police Crime and Crime Scene Investigators are in Muaniweni, Naitasiri after the Police Post received a call this morning alleging that an unknown person has added chemicals in the dam which is the source of drinking wa
New Zealand's Ministry of Health has reported 14 new cases of COVID-19, five of them are in the community. It says two cases are household contacts of previously reported cases, and the other three are all in a hou
Infrastructure Minister Jone Usamate says as per the last assessment at 8 o’clock last night the restoration of water to affected areas between Suva and Nausori will be gradual and is anticipated to be completed this
13 of the 15 victims of serious sexual offences in August this year were under the age of 18 years. The Office of Director of Public Prosecutions says there were 18 people charged with a total of 40 counts of separ
University of the South Pacific’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Regional Campuses, Estates and Infrastructure, Dr Giulio Paunga says any student involved in the possession, sale or use of illicit drugs will face disciplinary
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Phase 4 of the FNPF Withdrawal Scheme has got nothing to do with people who have become unemployed because of COVID-19. He says people who will qualify for Phase 4 wer
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says there are some ill informed people claiming crime is on the rise in Fiji but that is not true when in fact violent crime is way down because of the nationwide curfew. Bainimar
The US has now surpassed six million cases of Covid-19 - almost a quarter of the world's total. The country added one million new infections in less than a month. More than 183,000 people have now died. I
The Water Authority of Fiji says restoration of water supply is progressing as planned along the Suva to Nausori corridor however restoration in elevated areas may take longer and they may experience intermittent supply
Police officers will be speaking to the owner of Bamboo Travellers along Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi after reports of people partying along the beach during the curfew hours which also resulted in a stabbing incident.
Minster for Education Rosy Akbar has confirmed that government has not removed chaplains from schools and boarding allowances are still allocated in this financial year. This is after SODELPA Parliamentarian Ro Tei
Two SODELPA parliamentarians have questioned why 7 bills will be debated and voted upon this Thursday as according to them, these bills will be taking priority over other important things. While contributing on Att
The Water Authority of Fiji says approximately 80% of areas in Nausori now have normal water supply while restoration in areas in Suva is at 50%. The Authority says the mechanical and electrical team was able to qu
Parliament will debate and vote on the Companies Amendment Bill this Thursday where organisations which are limited by guarantee and is of charity must disclose their annual accounts. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-
