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Business activity in Sigatoka is down but businesses are hopeful that things will pick up in August when an increase in minimum wage and civil servant’s salary comes into effect. This has been confirmed by Nadrog
The outbreak of leptospirosis in the Western Division and Kadavu and the outbreak of dengue fever in the Western Division and Ovalau has ended. This has been confirmed by the Health Ministry, stating that a declini
Five men and a woman believed to be selling drugs have been taken into custody following joint raids conducted by Divisional Task forces, Fiji Police Dog Unit, and Fiji Detector Dog Unit. Assistant Commissioner of
Soprano Marla Kavanaugh has been criticised for her rendition of the New Zealand national anthem at the All Blacks versus Fiji match in San Diego over the weekend. Some described her performance as atrocious, while
More than 1,000 Fiji National Provident Fund members who accessed their Housing Eligibility before 2011 are expected to receive their property titles as the Fund has begun its process. FNPF says prior to the 2011 r
The Wives and Mothers Club of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces has established a move to support education by reintroducing a tutorial program that focuses on students of years 5, 7 and 8 at St. Agnes Primary School
As the secondary schools rugby competition grows closer to the Vodafone Super Deans National Finals, the Minister of Education Aseri Radrodro is reminding students that unruly behaviour and violence will not be tolerate
45-year-old sports coach, Guy Morris who allegedly sexually assaulted 3 girls aged 13, 14 and 16 years in Suva has been granted bail. Morris appeared before Magistrate Pulekeria Low yesterday afternoon. It is
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors as they guide the children who are our future generation, helping them navigate the complexities of life. This has been highlight by Minister for Employm
Thousands of tourists and cruise enthusiasts from all over the world embarked in Suva today as the cruise vessel Pacific Explorer docked into the Suva Wharf as tourists flocked into the capital city, boosting businesses
There is a need to look at whether the existing FCCC legislation is sufficient as it does not specifically have any provisions that says price gouging is illegal. This has been highlighted by FCCC CEO Joel Abraham
A French Member of Parliament has sparked a political row by saying Israeli athletes were not welcome at the Paris Olympics because of the Israeli war on Gaza. France Unbowed (LFI) lawmaker Thomas Portes was puttin
The President, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, will be attending the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ratu Wiliame has been officially invited to attend the International Olympic Committee President's dinner, where he will
A man has been questioned and released after consignments of lab apparatus from the Canadian Province of British Columbia were seized at a warehouse in Nadi. The seizure was made last Wednesday. Police conf
A 56-year-old man who has been charged with allegedly raping his 13-year-old niece will appear in the Suva High Court today. The man appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court last Friday and was remanded. Polic
The villagers of Rukua in Beqa believe they have been blessed after receiving a boat and an engine from the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management that aims to generate revenue to cover thei
United States of America Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee after withdrawing from the Presidential election race. Biden says it is in the best interest
A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned. Sandra Hemme was 20 years old when she was found guilty of stabbing to death library worker Patrici
Education is the key to unlocking a golden door of freedom, and the Coalition government's commitment to equitable access to education. These were the sentiments echoed by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro whil
More than 15,000 people have been educated on crime and illicit drugs prevention during the Digicel Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival 2024 in Labasa. Carnival Committee Chairperson, Satish Kumar highlighte
