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Termite baiting will now be conducted throughout the country, where families earning less than $30,000 will be provided with baits to destroy termite nests and ensure their homes are not damaged. Termite Taskforce
People in Fiji who are experiencing difficulties reaching their loved ones in Vanuatu following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake are encouraged to contact the Fiji Red Cross Society on +679 9715895, as they have activated t
Great news for the feline residents at the SPCA, as Clothes for Good, Fiji's first-ever not-for-profit pre-loved clothing store, has donated $1,000 to upgrade the shelter’s cat enclosure. Founder Hayden Brown say
Charges laid on former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem by the then Acting DPP John Rabuku were valid. This has been ruled by Magistrate Yogesh Prasad in the m
Opposition MPs, Jone Usamate and Mosese Bulitavu continue to raise issues of concern within the former FijiFirst Party, and have even labelled Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum as a hypocrite. Usamate says during his tenure as Fi
We stand in solidarity with the people of Vanuatu and extend our deepest sympathies to the families that have lost a loved one, and our thoughts and prayers go out to those who were injured, and we do hope for their spe
Ambassadors and diplomats have been reminded to move away from the old dirty joke describing them as loyal servants sent abroad to lie for their country. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
Fiji has recorded an offshore earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale at about 10.10am this morning. The Mineral Resources Ministry’s Seismology Department says the earthquake occurred at a depth of 549 kil
As getting in touch with family in Vanuatu is still difficult following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake yesterday, Fijians in Port Vila have been able to get some information out through social media. Maseikula Niumat
The drafting of the Medicinal Cannabis legislation, which will be undertaken in consultation with the Office of the Solicitor – General and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has been approved by Cabinet.
The Warwick Resort says they are working closely with the authorities to determine the cause of the unfortunate incident regarding seven guests falling ill after allegedly consuming Pina Coladas. They say as a busi
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji stands ready to assist its Pacific neighbor in the aftermath of the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck earlier yesterday. He says Fiji is prepared to provide s
Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka confirms that 1 out of 2 guests admitted at the ICU at Aspen Lautoka Hospital has been moved to a normal ward following an alleged spiked cocktail incident at Warwick Resort. Gav
People living in rural and outer islands are going to get assistance through UNFPA’s designing and implementing incubation programs that will foster innovation and sustainable development. While signing of the Im
In the spirit of the festive season, residents of the Golden Age Home in Samabula enjoyed a refreshing day out at the Yatu Lau Beachfront Picnic Spot in Deuba this month. The Ministry of Social Welfare says this wa
A tsunami watch earlier in place for all coastal low lying areas of Fiji following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Vanuatu has been cancelled and there is no tsunami warning in place for Fiji. The ABC reports tsuna
The Fiji Cancer Society has been given yet another boost to assist people fighting cancer as Telecom Fiji has raised $33,420 through it’s Charity Golf Tournament held last month at the Golf Club in Vatuwaqa. Tel
This Christmas carries a bittersweet feeling for Tia Tulewa, as her elder son, now working in Suva, will not be with the family but despite his absence, she remains committed to celebrating the true essence of the seaso
A teacher and a 17-year-old student have been killed and six others are injured in a shooting at a school in Wisconsin. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says the suspect, a teenager who was a student at the Abundan
A 49-year-old man has been arrested after Police Officers discovered five green plants believed to be marijuana in his farm in Nabouwalu, Bua yesterday. While confirming this with fijivillage News Acting Divisional
