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The investigation file into the death of 35-year-old Richard Mock will be submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions tomorrow for independent review and sanctioning of charges. It is alleged Moc
Aggravated burglaries and robberies remain a major concern in the country as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms there was one incident where a 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were charged w
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has reported a total revenue collection of $2.281 billion between August 2024 and March 2025, with 69 percent of the revenue collected so far compared to the target of $3.298 billion
The Pakistan-based leader of a militant group says 10 of his relatives have been killed in a missile strike by India. Masood Azhar, chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), says his older sister and her husband, his nephew
Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel, signalling that a first ballot had been held at the conclave and had concluded without the election of a Pope. Around 45,000 people had gathered in St P
Tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says six locations were attacked
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect Pope Francis's successor, who died on April 21. The ABC News say the voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession unti
The Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji (CETWUF) is in the process of preparing a notice to conduct secret ballot for strike action against Energy Fiji Limited. Union Secretary John Paul says ther
We want to ensure that Girmit history is part of the curriculum so that the young generation understand the history and discussions are ongoing with the Ministry of Education. Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and
The overtime pay for medical imaging technologists, senior pharmacy technicians, biomedical technical officers, dental technicians, junior physiotherapists, health inspectors, tobacco control enforcement officers, super
Pakistan Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says eight civilians have died and 35 others have been injured following an attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir by India. Pakistan has confirmed three l
Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis, who died Monday, had an individual sense of style — one that didn’t include a cinched Balenciaga-like white
TravelOnline, a major Australian Tour Operator that sends over 27,000 passengers to Fiji annually in partnership with its ground operator Rosie Holidays, has injected $250,000 into the Koroipita community. The town
Junior police officers require more training to effectively handle domestic violence cases. Fiji Police Force Sexual Offences Investigator Vani Rogoimuri highlighted this during a regional training program hosted b
The United States of America Blue Ridge Navy Band lit up Ratu Sukuna Park last night with some good old country and classic music that brought people from all walks of life dancing to their tune during their combined pe
The Suva City Council is ready to herald a new era of safety and convenience for public transport users in Suva as the extensive rehabilitation works at the Suva Bus Stand approach completion. This has been shared
The Indian government says it has launched an attack on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistani military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif says seven people have died including at least two chil
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change clarifies that it does not and will never engage in incentivising children to clean up waste at public events. In response to the statement made by the Founder of the
As we look forward to celebrating 146th Girmit Day this weekend, 97-year-old Shiu Kumari from Wainikoro, Labasa, shared her memories of the past and her grandfather’s broken promise. In a video posted on the Fij
The Government of Japan has provided Fiji with a total of $27.2 million for a new vessel to support disaster response efforts. The government says the vessel will be procured under Japan’s Economic and Social Dev
