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Four wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles, with two others now described as being contained. The largest of them is spreading east and now threatens the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood - where new
Residents raise concerns after a man has sustained minor injuries this afternoon following an accident along Hibiscus Highway in Savusavu, due to the poor conditions of the road. Another passenger involved in the a
A woman in Australia has had her wedding annulled, after the event she thought was just a “prank†turned out to be the real thing. In an October 2024 family court judgment published this week, a judge annulled
The new Fiji Corrections Service Northern Division Headquarters located in Vaturekuka Labasa has been opened and is expected to serve as a pivotal hub for correctional operations in the North. The Fiji Corrections
Newly appointed Minister for Immigration, Viliame Naupoto after touring the department's facility yesterday, says one of the passport printers is currently not working. Naupoto says this is what is causing the dela
A family of six in Vunivau, Labasa have been left homeless after their four-bedroom house was completely destroyed in a fire last night. Shalendra Naicker says they were all in the sitting room watching a movie whe
California's governor calls for an independent investigation into how water shortages "impaired" the fight against the Los Angeles area wildfires. A night-time curfew takes effect soon in areas devastated by the wi
The villagers of Dakuni in Beqa have taken the initiative to plant more than 2,000 mangroves to conserve their natural resources, as soil erosion has been affecting their beach. The Turaga ni Koro Nimilote Ratudina
Our language is our identity and history and preserving it is not just about words; it is about safeguarding our heritage and strengthening the bond between generations. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Min
British American Tobacco has opened it’s fourth Grow+ Remote Greenhouse in Bia-i-Cake Settlement, Nagigi Village in Savusavu to support the farmers through promoting good agricultural practices and fostering sustainab
The Chinese foreign ministry maintains that they have close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) on respiratory diseases, when asked about the rising cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.
As the wildfires in Los Angeles continue, officials confirm that at least ten people are dead and have warned that the causalities remains unclear until it’s safe for investigators to go into neighborhoods. The C
The 49th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will have a total of 93 teams competing this year. Marist 7s President Lawrence Tikaram confirmed this during the launch at Paradise Beverages, saying there will be 48 men’s teams,
All civil servants have been paid, with the majority receiving their payments yesterday afternoon and the remainder today. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shiri Goundar, who says the
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that the pay for the 7 Ministers and Assistant Ministers sworn in today will be catered for in the current budget and it should not affect taxpayers. While responding to
A fault has caused power disruption to Extension Street, the CWM Hospital, the Fiji School of Medicine Complex, Bayview hospital, FSM Library, Oceania Hospital, Namosi House, Dinem House, Toorak and areas nearby. E
People in the Northern Division can expect better emergency services at the Labasa Hospital as the dmergency department has received a million dollar face-lift through Korean International Co-operation Agency’s assist
34 Northern Division Police officers haven been honoured today with the prestigious Fiji Police Medal, while 38 others received the Fiji Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for their outstanding dedication and se
Students will not have to deal with two different entities when applying for bond travel clearance, as a significant transition formalized today marks the official handover of responsibility from Fiji Revenue and Custom
Water Authority of Fiji’s CEO, Doctor Amit Chanan has decided not to seek another term as his contract ends in March this year. Dr Chanan has informed the Board of his decision and Board Chairman, Ratu Savenaca S
