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With extreme traffic congestion impacting residents along the Suva-Nausori corridor, Wainivula Road, the junction near Rishikul Sanatan College in Valelevu and Khalsa Road via Princes Road have been identified as high-t
Whatever you do, you cannot hit anybody in school. Not even if you are a prefect. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while speaking to the media today when asked about the incident involving
The new generation of Chinese-Fijians have been urged to persist in learning Chinese culture while participating in Fijian cultural activities to foster mutual understanding of their shared heritage. The Chinese Em
To provide inclusivity and accessibility for all Fijians, including persons with disabilities, the Fijian Elections Office held a Disability Sensitisation Training today. Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa, says
The Powerade National Torch Relay is set to ignite the excitement for the athletics competition as it was launched today, marking the start of the highly anticipated school athletics season in Fiji. This event is a
Another Fijian rugby player is on the radar of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson as he still tries to finalise his squad for the three-test series against France in July. Highlanders captain Timoci Tavatavanawai, wh
The Coalition Government has not forgotten anyone and will continue to assist communities to ensure the well-being of all ethnic groups. Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh, highlighted this while
It was a proud moment for 24-year-old Ratu Anare Roraqoca Davetanivalu from Nairukuruku, Naitasiri, as he became the first lawyer in his family during the University of the South Pacific’s swearing-in ceremony today.
To combat the increasing typhoid rate in Fiji, the Fiji National University has joined forces with the Ministry of Health to support a Typhoid Vaccination Campaign in the Northern division. FNU says the two-day vac
The ongoing riverbank erosion in Vunaqoru village in Navosa is a challenge that the villagers are facing and they are now living in fear that their village will soon be relocated. While speaking to fijivillage News
The Papua New Guinean government has shut down the social media platform Facebook, in what it describes as a test to mitigate hate speech, misinformation, pornography and other detrimental content. The test, conducted
Police is urging people to report incidents of drunkards loitering in public places so that necessary actions can be pursued immediately. This comes as concerns are being raised by residents of Makoi regarding peop
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has appointed Lorraine Seeto as an Independent Director of the Board. SPX says Seeto has a distinguished track record in the financial sector, being the first female to hold a senio
Fiji could have a shortage of cement for the next two to three months as Pacific Cement Limited has temporarily ceased cement production due to a mill breakdown earlier this month. Pacific Cement Limited’s parent
A suspect has been questioned and released following the discovery of Winchester bullets in a house in Matalevu, Tavua. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa confirmed that no one has been charged yet, w
Two trusted insiders are among three New South Wales men sentenced to a combined maximum of 15 years and nine months imprisonment for attempting to import 100kg of cocaine in the cargo hold of a passenger plane. A
Forty-one newly admitted lawyers were reminded of their duty to uphold justice, act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for the University of the Sout
335 nurse interns will begin an 18-month training program, a crucial step in their professional development. The interns are currently attending a one-week induction course at Harbour Point before beginning their p
Concerns have been raised by frustrated patients and families over the poor service and deteriorating conditions at the Valelevu Health Centre, with calls for immediate action from the Ministry of Health. The frust
The Fiji Police Force is acknowledging the New Zealand Police for supporting them in their efforts to ensure robust and effective policing systems are in place to combat crime. This assistance was directed towards
