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The Government is prioritizing the review of the legal framework for elections to facilitate the right to vote for all citizens, including persons with a disability, and ensure compliance without treaty obligations.
Bus services in Viti Levu could be suspended after students have been dropped off while some bus companies may decide to suspend it after 6pm. This has been confirmed by Fiji Bus Operators Vice President Nisar Ali
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources says the allegation by Fiji Labour Party that some 20 containers of Gold Ore has been shipped out to China is ridiculously false, libelous, misleading, and mischievous. F
Prominent businessman Ajai Punja has been granted bail in the sum of $500 by the Nadi Magistrates Court this afternoon. Punja is charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. His home was rai
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has confirmed that to enhance the safety and security of all citizens, the review of the Police Act will commence soon. Ratu Naiqama highlighted this while opening the Parliament t
A man who was found guilty for the murder of a visiting Fijian national from Canada, Narend Chand in February 2023, is also a charged with the alleged murder of Afroz Khan whose body was found in Tailevu in December las
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Denarau has been charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs and will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court this afternoon. His home was raid last F
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government is still committed to the promises they made as they were accused of not doing what they had promised they would do in the first two years of their term.
People are urged to store water for at least two to three days. The Water Authority of Fiji is advising people not to take Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Rae lightly and is requesting people to be well prepared.
People from Wainikoro, Lagalaga, Wavuwavu and Duavata in Labasa have started to experience the impact of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Rae with strong wind and heavy rain. Joseva Ravutugaga, an officer from Wainikoro
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side lost 12-10 to a six-men South African side in the semi final of the HSBC Vancouver 7s this morning. The match was filled with so much intensity as both teams tried to secure
Police have started destroying 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine as per a High Court Order dated 13th December, 2024, at the Dignified Crematorium this morning. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says
This week around the YB we had yet another of those frustrating conversations about the lack of progress in our medical system. You might recall we highlighted five key measures, in our first column of 2025, that the Go
Parents should use their discretion on whether their children should go to school today. This has been stated by Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro as TC Rae intensifies into a Category 2 system. Schools i
Schools in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti, and Vanua Levu will be closed today as TC Rae approaches. The Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says for schools in other divisions itup to the parents discretion in li
In light of the recent announcement of the Ministry of Education due to Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Rae, the University of the South Pacific DISMAC Committee has directed the closure of their Northern campuses today.
Fiji National University Vice Chancellor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba confirms that all FNU campuses in the Northern division will be closed from today given the recent announcement by the Fiji Government and the National Disaste
Farmers are urged to implement preventative measures to mitigate risks to life and property. The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways says farmers in the identified areas are advised to take immediate precautions
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has formed off the Queensland coast, as the weather bureau keeps a close eye on modelling to predict its path. The Bureau of Meteorology declared the category one system in the Coral Sea as
Fiji Link has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni and Kadavu starting from tomorrow due to worsening weather conditions from Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Rae. They are urgin
