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A flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of the Eastern half of Viti Levu including Sigatoka through Suva, Nausori upto Tavua and Vanua Levu. A heavy rain alert remains in f
The Audit Bill has been unanimously passed in Parliament which gives the Office of Auditor General financial independence, protects the Auditor General and staff and allows them to audit entities where taxpayers'
Kishore Kumar has had his trial adjourned to 24th March for unauthorized access to a computer system. Kumar appeared before Magistrate Pulekeria Low this morning. Before appearing in court this morning, Kumar
Raman Rajeshwar Prasad, who is charged with 67 counts of obtaining financial advantage and one count of possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime, has been remanded in custody. Prasad appeared bef
Two people have been charged with allegedly obtaining financial advantage by deception in Tavua. Police say the first case investigated by the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force revealed that on the 3rd day of August 202
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says he will support whatever is legal. This is after confirmation that the Government is planning to take the 2013 Constitution to the Supreme Court. W
Nearly 10,000 families have received food, medical aid and livelihood support through a group of former Lautoka Muslim College students who turned their small act of kindness during COVID-19 into a powerful youth founda
With the few resources available, the students, teachers and villagers on Moce Island in Lau have taken the initiative to plant mangroves on their shoreline to counter the effects of climate change. Moce Secondary
Women face various barriers that hinder their participation on political platforms and there is a need to find a pathway to parliament, with targeted training for those interested. While speaking to fijivillage New
When you lead, you must command respect, not fear, and avoid using your badge to give orders. This is the message from Ratu Finau Secondary School Vice Principal, Vitalina Tinainamama while addressing the new prefe
The content of the constitution will be from the people, as it belongs to them, and will be presented to the members of the opposition during consultations. This statement was made by Minister for Lands, Filimoni V
Opposition MPs Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar supported the motion to amend the 2013 Constitution as they believe that it is a living document and must adapt to the changing needs of the people. While speaking durin
Opposition Member of Parliament, Hem Chand has voted against the Constitution Amendment Bill as he says that any amendment in the 2013 Constitution should not be rushed into and be done according to the procedures set o
Anare Buresolei and Luisa Cagi who are charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine are yet to be located by the investigation officer. State lawyer Naazia Ali says both firstly refused to receive the notice
The Fiji Trades Union Congress supports the coalition government’s efforts to amend the 2013 Constitution. FTUC National Secretary, Felix Anthony says while the Government is yet to reveal the details of the amen
This amendment is not just a small change to our laws. It is an attack on our democracy. It takes power away from the people and gives it to politicians. It denies Fijians their right to decide what happens to their cou
Debate on the 2013 Constitution Amendment Bill is heating up as points of order have been raised after Opposition MP Virendra Lal said the 2013 Constitution grants people of any religion or race the right to worship in
The Constitution is a supreme document that seeks to reflect the people's voices and provides a framework from which nationhood exists and develops. Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua highlighted this while su
The 15-year-old student charged with the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy has been remanded in custody. The student appeared in the Navua Magistrates Court. He is charged with one count of rape. The cas
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is urging Members of Parliament to support the review of the 2013 Constitution, and the necessary amendments to have the document reflect the will of the people and various aspects
