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The University of Fiji has officially opened its new wing at the Samabula Campus with a traditional ‘hawan ceremony’ signifying blessing bestowed to facilitate the best learning experience for the students. Uni
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has met the Defence Minister for India, Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru, Karnataka. In a Facebook post, Tikoduadua says it was wonderful to meet India’s Ministe
The man seen in a viral video allegedly stealing from an elderly man at a shopping complex in Nakasi has been arrested. Police say the suspect was arrested by the Eastern Division Task force yesterday at the Sarava
Work on preparing a Fiji Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan has begun, which is a crucial document for establishing relationships with development partners when the Government attends COP meetings. Minis
A police officer who allegedly drove a police vehicle under the influence of alcohol and caused an accident in Lautoka will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tud
The British High Commission will provide $120,000 to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s legal and public relations initiatives from January to March this year. The comes as the United Kingdom has p
The man believed to be involved in a robbery and was captured on CCTV footage, is in police custody. Police say the suspect is alleged to have grabbed the victim’s bag as she was getting out of a taxi on Saturday
Good news as the essential pavement rehabilitation works on Khalsa Road will begin at 8 tonight and will continue into the early hours of the morning. The Fiji Roads Authority says these vital road improvement work
Follow the money trail. That is the message from Attorney General Graham Leung while opening the PILON Asset Seizure and Confiscation Workshop at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi this morning. He says the
Seven people were charged with 11 counts of sexual offences last month, with seven counts of rape, 1 for indecent assault and 3 for sexual assault. The Office of the Public Prosecutions says there were seven victim
Former school teacher Kishore Kumar has been remanded in custody for allegedly absconding bail and breaching his bail conditions. Kumar, who was arrested, appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza this morning. I
Women should have regular breast check-ups and pap smears to reduce their risk of illness and stay on top of their health. Seini Saukuru Tuivaga highlighted this when she spoke about the benefits of taking advantag
Twin brothers Nemia and Ilaisa Nasau from Naraiyawa Village in Namosi are hoping they would qualify for the Tertiary Scholarship Loan Scheme as they look forward to pursuing a career in teaching through the education pr
Fiji’s renowned band InsideOut is not slowing down any time soon in terms of releasing new songs as they have just released a new single called “Weleâ€. The title of the song “Weleâ€, translated into Englis
Fiji marked a 5.7 percent increase last year from the previous year in terms of welcoming visitors into the country which is a testament to the resilience and appeal of Fiji as a world-class destination. This was h
Fiji’s renowned dance group Shobna Chanel is hoping to showcase Fiji’s culture on the global stage as they will be representing Fiji at the prestigious International Dance and Music Festival next week. Speaking
A group of Singapore surgeons will be conducting free heart surgeries in Fiji this month, helping children that are struggling with congenital heart disease are getting another chance at life. This has been confirm
We had heard about the 1987 coup, but we were not taught what it was or even what a coup was in school. This has been highlighted by Adi Tulia Nacola, an author, filmmaker, and daughter of former Minister Ratu Jo N
In a bid to develop a common understanding of reconciliation, truth-telling, forgiveness and healing, approximately 60 leaders and representatives of various major faith groups in Fiji spent 3 days in deep dialogue on N
The role of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in strengthening ties between Fiji and India has been significant, linking economic, social, and political aspects in both countries. While speaking at the ICCR
