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A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old along with 18-year-old Devekuta Ledua Vererua have been remanded in custody for allegedly raping a 13-year-old boy in Lami last month. They appeared before Suva Magistrate Pulekeria
Where are the young leaders that will take this party forward asks Prime Minister and People's Alliance Party Leader Sitiveni Rabuka. While speaking during the party’s AGM in Lautoka, Rabuka says as they go thro
Navesau Adventist High School celebrated its 60th Diamond Jubilee with students, teachers, parents, and alumni as they gathered for a day filled with fun and activities at their school ground in Wainibuka. Navesau
The Fiji delegation to the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) will be making their position very clear at the meeting about the Pacific Island countries including Fiji ought to have a much more accessible and very clear
19 villagers from Nabukaluka in Naitasiri have achieved their aim of providing a carrier to be used as a Road Service License vehicle for the children who attend Waidina Secondary School and to provide transportation fo
Over 3,000 people in Nabouwalu now have access to clean and safe water as a new water treatment plant has been successful commissioning. This facility processes 2 million litres of water daily and includes a 1 mil
A billionaire and an engineer have become the first non-professional crew to perform one of the riskiest maneuvers in space, a spacewalk. Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped out of the SpaceX spacecraft around
Stella Maris Primary School celebrated its 70th Jubilee with students, teachers, parents, and guardians coming in unison for a day filled with fun activities for the children. There was a feast and games prepared t
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Graduate Business Start-Up Grant Scheme where 30 TSLS spo
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has welcomed the Cabinet's recent approval for the review of Fiji's laws on fraud and scam protection. The FCCC says the aim of the review, which will be undertaken wi
Police have completed their investigation into the death of 37-year-old Esala Seru Yalewamama best known as 'Ranadi Kei Viti' on facebook and TikTok and the file will be forwarded to the Magistrate soon as stipulated un
Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Muniappa Goundar says many schools in Fiji are questioning the delay in receiving the 50 percent Free Education Grant for Term 2 from the Ministry of Education as we are now into t
Fijians have been urged to safeguard their language today and for future generations, with emphasis placed on preserving the country's diverse communalects through modern technology. Minister for iTaukei Affairs If
Farmers can expect new panel discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas at the 2024 National Agriculture Show next month, that is aimed at improving service efficiency and knowledge sharing. While launching th
Fiji aims to become rich in the next 25 to 30 years, from a middle-income country and for us to do that, the participation of women in the economy whether in the labour force, or the leadership position - is going to be
Delegates from eleven Pacific nations have convened in Nadi for the Community of Practice for Social Protection in the Pacific, focusing on how countries can collaborate to better support the region's most vulnerable po
Cabinet has approved the review of legislation on fraud and scam protection. This review ensures that protections and safeguards are in place to address cyber threats and fraudulent activities. The review will
The Cabinet has approved the National HIV Surge Strategy for 2024-2027 which aims at accelerating public health, treatment, care, human rights, and social justice for HIV and drug use in Fiji. The HIV Board which w
A 35-year-old woman residing in Nadi has been charged by the Fiji Police Mpaisa Task Force for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $200 via a mobile money transfer app. Police say the accused is alleged to ha
Following concerns raised by Nasinu residents on the significant rubbish pile-ups in areas such as Makoi, Tovata, Rosehill, Tuirara and several other unidentified locations, Nasinu Town Council Chairman Felix Magnus say
