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A 38-year-old unemployed man of Vidogo Settlement in Vatuwaqa who allegedly beat another man to death on New Year’s Day will appear in the Suva Magistrate court tomorrow. He is charged with a count of murder. I
Water level in the Navua River is increasing as parts of Navua are also flooded. Navua Police also confirm that Viwawa and Naisasa Roads are flooded. Deuba Road is also flooded. A Heavy Rain Alert remains
Due to flooding from the recent heavy rainfall, several rural roads in the Central Division are currently closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority is advising the public to exercise caution while traveling a
All witnesses are forthcoming in providing their evidence in the Commission of Inquiry regarding the appointment of Barbara Malimali as the Commissioner of FICAC. Senior Legal Counsel Janet Mason says they are doin
Flooding has been reported in parts of Central Division and people are being urged to stay away and refrain from attempting to cross or swim in flooded rivers, streams, drains, roads and walkways where water is above kn
Today marks a significant milestone for the Mataqali Nayalasa in Naraiyawa Village, Namosi, as they receive their new digger which is part of their efforts to enhance the village’s income-generating activities. W
People in Suva City can expect improvement in the drainage system and an end to surface flooding after heavy rain as works to install new culverts at the Suva Bus Stand have started. Suva City Council CEO Tevita Bo
Following serious concerns raised by Kennedy Avenue residents in Nadi about muddy water in their taps since November, the Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed that a thorough flushing of the mains was carried out yeste
We are working towards improving the service delivery of the Fiji Police Force by strengthening the manpower and vehicles availability to respond to situations around the country. Acting Police Commissioner Chuki F
Fallen trees have blocked the main Kings Road from Verata between Wailevu and Kasavu which has caused a one-way lane for vehicles and pedestrians. Fiji Roads Authority says a team has been mobilized to clear the ob
As the public healthcare system is under immense strain and pushed to its limits due to outdated facilities and equipment, shortages of essential medications and an ever-increasing burden of NCDs, the Fiji Medical Assoc
3 men are in Police custody after they were found with illicit drugs at Tamole Settlement in New Town, Nasinu. The Fiji Police and Fiji Dog Detector Unit raided the house on Sunday afternoon where a 56-year-old un
A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 27-year-old uncle while in another incident a 40-year-old man is charged with the murder of his 70-year-old uncle. The Office of the Director of Public Pros
Member of Parliament Alvick Maharaj is raising serious concerns about the effectiveness and competency of the Fiji Police Force as there was a delay in action by police officers at Raiwaqa Police Station in dealing with
Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has been sent to leave after the Ministry of Justice received reports of serious incidents and potential breaches within the Corrections under his leadership.
The youths of Mataqali Nawavatu in Kalabu Village, Naitasiri, are urging the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Lands Minister Filimoni Vosarogo to investigate why the iTaukei Land Trust Board is withholding their money
Former Minister for Fisheries and Forests Kalaveti Ravu was not present in court this morning for his appearance in the matter where he is charged in relation to interfering with the law while Fisheries and Forests Mana
Good news as the first set of journalism students at the University of Fiji will graduate in April this year, and all of them are already employed. UniFiji Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem says the practi
Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party, concluding a decade of service to Canada. This follows growing pressure from within his party and elsewhere for him to step down. Trude
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly denounces any form of abuse—physical or emotional—against children, especially under the pretense of “teaching†or discipline. A recent vira
