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Farmers and residents of Natawa Village in Vaturu, located in the highlands of Ba, are set to benefit from the recent upgrade of their farm road that was officially commissioned by the Minister for Rural and Maritime De
Great news for the 61 farmers in Northern Division as the Ministry of Sugar Industry has assisted farmers in Seaqaqa, Bucaisau and Wainikoro through the New Farmers and Lease Renewal Program, aimed at enhancing sugarcan
The first-ever Fiji National TVET Policy Consultation is underway where education stakeholders will discuss ways to shape the future of our educational landscape which will contribute to the progress and development of
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is suffering mild symptoms. The White House has confirmed that the US President is vaccinated and boosted and has had COVID twice before. President B
The introduction of other forms of payment outside of the current bus cards will have a more consumer-friendly approach that will streamline operations and improve the user experience for Fijians. This has been hig
Great news for 31 families who have been awarded residential lots in Mokosoi, Deuba, after the Housing Authority conducted a barrel draw last Friday that was attended by the Fiji Police Force, the Ministry of Housing, a
To ensure that drivers are driving with-in the speed limit and everyone is safe, the Land Transport Authority has provided a speed camera to the Fiji Police Force which to assist them in their traffic operations. L
4 people are currently admitted in the hospital after 2 separate accidents along the Kings Highway in Ba within the last 24 hours. Police say a 33-year-old man and his 7-year-old daughter suffered serious injuries
The coalition government has decided not to increase the water resource tax from 1 cent to 5 cents per litre for small water bottling companies that extract water between 0 to 9.999 million litres per month. Deputy
Kepueli Jikotani is calling for justice and peace of mind as he battles the mental stress and longs to hear from his daughter Losalini Takayawa who was reported missing at the Sigatoka Police Station in 2019. Jikot
USAID Pacific Islands Mission Director, Zema Semunegus is encouraging the Fijian government to activate a National Referral Mechanism System that will enable awareness within communities to access services, support, and
Following concerns regarding the high prices of vegetables, the FCCC is looking into the agriculture sector to ensure that prices are what they are supposed to be and are not manipulated. While responding to questi
Five newly appointed Resident Magistrates, Talei Kean, Samanunu Vaniqi, Setavana Saumatua, Jone Salabuco Bale, and Navilesh Chand were all ceremoniously sworn in by the President of the Republic of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Ka
People are being made aware of a new scam involving a text message claiming that a package has arrived at the Post Fiji Warehouse but cannot be delivered due to incorrect address information. The Fijian Competition
The FIJI Water Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking “Women in Agriculture Initiative†pilot project. In partnership with women’s g
Following a Facebook post that is being shared widely claiming that a report was lodged regarding a missing child, the Fiji Police Force has confirmed that there is no report of this at any of their police stations arou
Six foreign nationals have been found dead in a luxury hotel room in central Bangkok, with police suspecting they died of poisoning. "There were no signs of a struggle," Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a
Justin Ho and 9 others who are charged with importing over 4.2 tonnes of methamphetamine worth $2 billion into the country will take their plea next Thursday. Justin Ho and David Heritage are charged with a count o
The Association of the University of the South Pacific Staff (AUSPS) and the USP Staff Union (USPSU) will be pursuing relevant processes to address the termination of Dr Tamara Osborne-Naikatini, Lecturer in Biology and
With a bandage strapped over one ear, Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the public eye yesterday at the Republican National Convention, receiving a rapturous welcome from thousands of supporters two days after an
