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The body of the 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River last Friday has been found. Police say the body was found yesterday afternoon. They say the man had attempted to swim across the river near R
Chinese officials are calling on US President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his so-called reciprocal tariffs, as a trade war between the world's two biggest economies grinds on. Trump announced a 90-day pause
61-year-old dairy farmer, Mitieli Tikoduadua of Nukuloa Village in Lutu, Wainibuka grew up carrying milk cans for miles before putting them on bamboo rafts to get to the pickup point but now, getting a new boat and engi
The Ministry of Health will be developing guidelines and training materials for healthcare workers to improve their understanding and response to menopause in women. This has been highlighted by Head of Family Heal
Police are continuing their search for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River on Friday. Police say the victim had attempted to swim across the river near Raiwaqa when he was swept away by strong cur
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka calls on the nation to strengthen our values, nurture respect, and build environments where our children can grow with purpose and dignity. In his Palm Sunday message, Rabuka extended
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem has expressed her dismay at the way in which the budget consultations for educational funding ended on Friday. She says a recording of a tit-
The history of indentured labourers arriving in Fiji over 140 years ago was a defining moment for both our countries, India and Fiji. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, mentione
A woman who scammed Facebook Marketplace users has admitted to taking hundreds of dollars off buyers before ghosting them and failing to hand over goods. 46-year-old Tania Joy Whiteman from Rotorua also tried to sc
People can expect a lot of rain today into tomorrow as a weak trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the Eastern parts of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says this may cause localised heavy falls which may lead
A 27-year-old man is in Police custody while a search is underway for his accomplice for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery in Savusavu on Friday night. Police say the two allegedly forced their way
A sound equipment worth more than $1,000 was stolen from a temple in Rakiraki yesterday, and the Rakiraki Police are investigating a case of alleged sacrilege. Police say the suspect had allegedly forcefully entere
US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports. US Customs and Borde
Residents of the Qauia Settlement in Lami are calling to return to the multiple constituency based voting system. While speaking during the Electoral Law Reform Consultation held at Qauia Hall in Lami last night,
Accessing vital healthcare services for Tuberculosis is a challenge for people living in remote islands. This is the sentiment shared by Ministry of Health Tuberculosis expect Dr Kositino Turaga while speaking duri
Former National MP Anae Arthur Anae has launched a petition demanding a free three-month visitor visa for Pacific people. Anae argues that New Zealand’s current immigration policies continue to discriminate again
The long wait for a bridge for the people of Waibasaga Village in the interior of Naitasiri may finally be nearing an end after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made a short visit that brought hope to a community which ha
Sparks flew at the National Budget Consultation at USP last night as Pacific Polytech Chairperson Dr Ganesh Chand and USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia butted heads. This is after Dr Ganesh stated that sk
People from all walks of life, locally and internationally, have shown their support towards raising funds for 13-year-old Alexander Ligairi, who is currently admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at CWM Hospit
A grandmother and resident of Nawaki in Nadi, Kala Wati, has shown that “learning never ends†after becoming one of the 29 participants in the Practical Bookkeeping and Understanding Financial Statements training co
