More than 150 dead in Myanmar earthquake
More than 150 people have been killed and more than 730 injured after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near the city of Mandalay. The country’s military government has warned that casualties a
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CFL delivers double of last year’s profit and announces dividend
Communications Fiji Limited, the South Pacific’s largest broadcast organisation and parent company of FM96, LegendFM, VitiFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage has announced an after-tax profit of $1.041 million
Urgent Blood Donation Needed!
We urgently need your help! A blood donation is required for Tagilala Takawa, who is currently at – CWM Hospital in Sukuna Ward. Required Blood Type: O+ (Positive) If you are able to donate or kno
Heavy rain warning for Southern and Eastern Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A heavy rain warning from severe thunderstorms is now in force for interior, Southern and Eastern parts of Viti Levu and whole of Vanua Levu. The Nadi Weather Office says severe thunderstorms are expected to produc
Continuous lightning activity causes power cuts in Viti Levu
Expect power to be restored to the whole of Viti Levu in the next 2 to 3 hours. Energy Fiji Limited says Viti Levu has been experiencing heavy rain, thunder, and persistent lightning, particularly in the interior a
Ministry to take legal action against developer for illegal land works in Lomolomo
The Ministry of Environment will undertake legal actions against a developer who has been illegally carrying out land development in Lomolomo, Lautoka despite a Prohibition Notice since 2022. This comes as concerns
Driver remanded for fatal Dreketi Highway accident
The driver allegedly involved in the death of Krisav Lal in an accident last Tuesday on the Dreketi Highway near Basikalave Settlement has been remanded in custody by the Labasa Magistrates Court. Police say Lal wa
Child rapist gets 12 years and 5 months prison sentence
A man who raped the 5 year old daughter of his friend's sister, has been sentenced to 12 years and 5 months of imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 9 years and 5 months. High Court Judge, Justice Rajasinghe fo
Navunikabi villagers present petition against proposed hydro dam in Namosi to Usamate
The villagers of Navunikabi in Namosi have presented their petition against the proposed hydro dam in Namosi to Opposition MP, Jone Usamate. They also tried to present another petition to the Prime Minister. W
President commends Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital for saving over 300 children in Fiji and the Pacific
Fiji has one of the highest recorded rates of congenital heart disease in children, and over 300 children have benefited from the Gift of Life programme, an initiative by the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospita
Viti Levu without power as EFL works to restore supply
People across Viti Levu are without electricity, and Energy Fiji Limited cannot confirm when supply will normalise. Energy Fiji Limited says they are trying to determine the source of the issue, but their priority
Australia to hold general elections on May 3rd amid inflation and a housing shortage
Australians will go to the polls on May 3rd for general elections with high costs of living and a shortage of housing likely weighing against the government as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labour Part
Man dies in horrific accident near Navola along the Coral Coast
A man has passed away following a horrific accident near Navola along the Coral Coast early this morning. Korolevu Police confirm the accident occurred at about 3.30am when the man was driving towards Navola Villag
Ratu Tevita Mara Latianara installed as Gone Turaga na Vunivalu Vanua Korolevu
Ratu Tevita Mara Latianara has been installed as the Gone Turaga na Vunivalu Vanua o Korolevu in the province of Serua, assuming the chiefly role that has remained vacant since 2021. Chairman of Serua Provincial Co
Health Ministry prioritizing Valelevu Health Centre upgrade despite challenges
The Ministry of Health has assured people that upgrading the infrastructure at Valelevu Health Centre remains a priority, however, logistical challenges are delaying the process due to the facility’s high patient dema
North sugarcane farmers receive grants under the New Farmers & Lease Premium Grant Program
Sugarcane farmers in the Northern Division will receive assistance through the New Farmers and Lease Premium Grant Program, with 29 farmers in Labasa and 59 farmers in Seaqaqa set to be given grants. While speaking
Six dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast
Six people have died after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, a local governor has said. The governor says among 39 others who were rescued, nine were said to have been injured, while f
Productivity Commission and Charter to be established
As civil servants have been reminded to be productive, the Ministry of Employment and Productivity is in the process of establishing a Productivity Commission. Minister Agni Deo Singh confirmed this during the Nati
Our duty as Christians is to address the issue of climate change - Archbishop
It is a sin to ignore the issue of climate change and as Christians, we must address it for the common good because we should be responsible for the climate. Archbishop of the Catholic Church of Fiji, Peter Loy Cho
‘We’ve dropped the ball’: Sir Gordon Tietjens slams state of New Zealand men’s 7s
The All Blacks 7s losing three times in a row to Spain, and also being tipped up by Uruguay, may have come as a shock to many, but not to Sir Gordon Tietjens. The Kiwi coaching guru, who enjoyed a wildly successful