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TikTok's bid to overturn a law which would see it banned or sold in the US from early 2025 has been rejected. The social media company had hoped a federal appeals court would agree with its argument that the law wa
For 15-year-old cousins Napolioni Buluvakaca and Rachel Tuidama, being awarded the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Gospel High School is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. The cousins ha
40-year-old Jack Eastgate is not just a painter; he is a visionary dedicated to empowering Fiji’s youth through art. Since starting his artistic journey in 2009, Eastgate has turned his passion into a mission to
Good news for the people of Taveuni as the Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Sitiveni Rabuka, informed Parliament that a new Community Police Post will be built in Vuna, on the southern part
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the health system is going to be something that the government needs to work on and throw a bit more money to improve it. He highlighted this while responding to questions
The aspect of tackling the drug problem is a deterrent, as studies have shown that it is not the severity of punishment that deters criminal behaviour rather it is the certainty of punishment and the swiftness of justic
A shocking revelation has been made by Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration Sitiveni Rabuka, as the number of illegal immigrants into Fiji has doubled within a year, and there are no detention centres for illegal
Approximately 200,000 Fijians, roughly 50 percent of the population live in informal settlements and are facing overcrowding and poor living conditions. While delivering his end-of-week statement in parliament, Opp
The people of Lautoka today celebrated the opening of a new recycling hub, a significant milestone in the effort to combat ocean plastic pollution. Speaking at the event, USAID Pacific Islands Mission Environment O
Taxpayers in Fiji can now enjoy faster, more efficient tax payments with the launch of a real-time e-payment system through a partnership between the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and BRED Bank. FRCS Chief Execu
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says violence against women remains one of the most severe human rights violations, calling for collective action during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Ba
A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rain is now in force for Southern Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through to Navua, and the Western half of Viti Levu from Rakiraki to Ba, Lautoka to Sigatoka, and the interior parts
If a teacher is absent because of leave, then it is a valid reason to be absent. This was highlighted by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro as he says all teachers are entitled to all kinds of leave as they are
The development of Nabouwalu Town is currently at 50 percent completion for the terminal construction, and the project remains on track to deliver this facility by March 2025. This has been highlighted by the Minis
Good news for parents as the Government $200 Back to School Support application deadline has been moved to 5pm next week Friday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, says the
Ghee is now under price control which means retailers will not be able to sell it over a certain price which will be determined by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission. This has been confirmed by Deputy
Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew confirms that their main concern now after the three accused persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case were released on bail, is to monitor their bail conditions due
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 6-year-old girl from his village while in another incident, a 17-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 5-year-old girl from his village. This has bee
The suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde had decided his superannuation amount of USD$1,500 according to the former Manager HR at the Office of the DPP, Charlotte Nambiar during the Tribunal sitt
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica has today announced that all the HSBC SVNS Series matches will be aired live on free-to-air television station Mai TV. It will also be aired l
