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The smoke has been brought under control in most parts of the Vunato rubbish dump in Lautoka, after it was deliberately set on fire by trespassers. Concerns were raised by residents that the thick smoke lingering o
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has revealed plans to build a central warehouse dedicated to safely storing drug exhibits. This is after he acknowledged that some police stations still lack proper space to stor
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Merelesita Sukulu, who has been reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station.

 Sukulu had informed her family that she would be stayi
Fiji Trades Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony’s comments on the amendments to the Employment Relations Act, saying that real improvements cannot be achieved while workers continue to earn “poverty wages
The ongoing landfill fire and smoke emissions in Lautoka, caused by the Vunato rubbish dump blaze, have persisted for two weeks, and the authorities have failed to extinguish it or provide timely, transparent updates.
We have to sharpen the tips of the arrow of the laws to ensure its connected, relevant, people centred, aligns with the International norms and in line with the government's intent. Minister for Policing, Ioane Nai
After more than three decades of waiting, the people of Manoca Informal Settlement are celebrating the long-awaited upgrade of their community road, which promises improved access, connectivity, and quality of life for
An urgent call has been made for climate-resilient and disaster-resilient health facilities across Fiji to support surgical outreach and patient care. This was highlighted during the ECO Care Equity in the Asia-Pacific
The construction of the Riverbank Protection Works at Naviyago Village in Lautoka is progressing steadily, with 70 percent of the project now completed, as part of an initiative to protect the Naviyago/Vitogo riverbank
Thousands of residents in Kadavu are now enjoying improved visibility, safety, and convenience with the installation of solar street lights at key locations including the Vunisea Jetty, Naluvea Jetty, and Kavala Jetty.
The hunt continues for the thieves still on the run after the first suspects in the Louvre heist were arrested by French police. Two suspects with a history of jewel thefts had been tracked for days after their DNA
Lithuania’s Prime Minister’s Inga Ruginiene has warned that they will begin to shoot down balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from neighbouring Belarus. The Prime Minister’s warning comes after balloons ente
Seaqaqa Central College Year 13 student Reshma Devi says she feels relieved and excited after completing the Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination English paper yesterday morning. Devi described the paper as both e
Former CEO of Virgin Australia, Paul Scurrah is the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways, effective 1st November 2025. Scurrah served as CEO of Pacific National, Australia’s largest p
The Nakasi Police Station worth $36 million has been officially opened today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad. The ground breaking ceremony for the Nakasi Police Station
High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will give his ruling on whether the President has the powers to terminate Barbara Malimali's appointment as the Commissioner of FICAC on the advice of the Prime Minister, on the
Former Manager of Project Controls at the Fiji Roads Authority, Ripon Baral and Aktar Ali have been granted bail by Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne. Baral is charged with one count of abuse of office, one count
After facing complications from a previous hernia surgery, 54-year-old Mosese Naivolasiga found renewed trust, comfort, and expert care at PSH Hospitals under the guidance of general Surgeon Dr Akhtar Ali and his Medica
Seven people, including an infant, have died, and more than 700 fire calls were recorded by the National Fire Authority in the first three weeks of this month. NFA is alarmed by the rising number of fire incidents
Former Counter Narcotics Bureau member, Varinava Sabua, who is charged with abuse of office and receiving a corrupt benefit has been further remanded by the Suva Magistrates Court. Sabua's counsel Joji Cakau sought
