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A 37-year-old man from Lautoka is in custody for causing an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. According to Police, the man was driving along Sukanaivalu Road yesterday when he lost control of h
South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law, which sparked massive protests across the country. He was suspended after some members of Yoon's o
The former President of Fiji and Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, was honoured with a farewell Dining-Out at the Officers' Mess in Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Nabua, by
In a bold move to provide comprehensive, broad and quality higher education to the maritime areas of Fiji starting in Levuka, the University of Fiji has opened its office in the old capital, at Nasova. The office w
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo, has refuted claims made by Fiji Times suggesting that the people of Namosi will reject any mining developments on their land, regardless of whether the Mining
US President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to end daylight saving time, arguing it is inconvenient and very costly to Americans. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump said it has a small but strong const
62 driver licenses have been cancelled and 21 driver licenses suspended by the Land Transport Authority of Fiji so far this year as they intensify their commitment to road safety, taking decisive action against reckless
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has applauded the Coalition Government’s decision to ban the use of Ferris wheels as a form of public entertainment. This is following a series of accident
Escaped remandee Kilioni Nayavadrega who is charged with murder, is still at large as police are following some leads. Nayavadrega, who escaped from Saint Giles Hospital on Tuesday, has been described as a danger t
FICAC today confirms that a break-in did occur at its Headquarters two months ago, however, the claims circulating on social media about missing files are false. Upon discovering the break-in, FICAC initiated an in
The Yavusa of Munia in Vanuabalavu, Lau gathered today to raise funds in support of their efforts to purchase their island back. The Turaga ni Koro of Yavea, Etuate Uni, says the Munia people are striving to recla
Attorney General, Graham Leung confirms he has 30 Bills pending to be presented in Parliament which will now include a reviewed Information Act. Leung reveals they also have a Bill coming up regarding consideration
The Lautoka High Court has granted the State’s application for the destruction of the $2 billion worth of methamphetamine. This is in relation to the case of Justin Ho and others who were allegedly found with th
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa has today revealed that she was only prompted to lodge the complaint against FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali after Mataiciwa received Notices from the Secretary to the Constit
Police have confirmed that they are currently investigating a complaint filed against FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali by Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa. The complaint was filed on November 28th. M
The future of Fiji's children is set to shine brighter with the introduction of the new Early Childhood Development Policy. While speaking at the official launch of the Fiji National Whole of Government Whole of So
Telecom Fiji has partnered with Advantage New Zealand to enhance its cybersecurity product portfolio through a Managed Detection and Response service powered by SentinelOne technology. SentinelOne is an advanced cy
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali must resign or be suspended until the investigation against her is over. Seruiratu says he is deeply concerned about the ongoing in
As we strive to protect our marine ecosystem from the impact of development, the residents of Tamavua-i-Wai, Fiji Roads Authority, JICA and the Ministry of Forestry have collaborated on the replanting of mangroves along
Residents of Velovelo Temple Road, Lautoka, are celebrating a reliable 24/7 water supply after more than a decade of intermittent service and water carting struggles. The Water Authority of Fiji completed a $56,000
