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Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee for the Fiji Sugar Corporation’s domestic borrowings of $75 million from 1st August, 2022 to 31st May 2028 by $20 million and that FSC be
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem has labelled a decision on climate change and sea level rise handed down by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea as historic, with far-reaching
Good news for 200 long-term Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme Fijian workers as they will have the opportunity to take their families, including their spouses and children, to Australia after the Australi
The Ministry of Health has been focusing on conducting a survey in Fiji on non-communicable diseases after the last survey that was held back in 2011. Chief Dietician Ateca Kama and STEPS survey coordinator Taina
Agriculture can be used as a tool to fight poverty and other social ills in Fiji. Agriculture Minister Vatimi Rayalu has made these comments in parliament and adds that poverty leads to many other social ills such
The Suva Grammar School 2000 decade members hosted the biggest ever kava barrel in Fiji with over 700 people in attendance last night as part of Grammar 60th + 4 Jubilee Celebrations at the school. 200
The salary increases recommended by the bipartisan Parliamentary Emoluments Committee are outrageous and a slap on the face of the poor. As an interim measure, the government had proposed and approved through parl
As the Suva Grammar School's 60th + 4 Diamond Jubilee Celebration continues, the school hosted an assembly for the Grammarians for them to share their stories with the students. Olive Pickering Frebrey who attende
With the increasing number of drugs cases and cases of some drug users even raping their mother and sister, the Minister of Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says this is an issue of national security. Tikoduadua says th
Fiji’s gorgeous waterfalls, luscious forests, mesmerizing ocean and delicacies are gaining much attention in the Indian media after Bollywood star, Rakul Preet Singh shared photos of her honeymoon with actor and produ
Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks, swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense after they clinch a 108-105 win over the Timberwolves in Game
There has been a 73 percent increase in overall crime in April this year while serious crimes increased by 65 percent when compared to the same period in April 2023. Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew say
Three men who were charged for two separate cases of rape have been remanded in custody. Police say two men aged 21 years were charged and appeared in the Nadi Magistrates Court yesterday for the alleged rape of a
Fiji remains a safe and accessible destination for all to enjoy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Bill Gavoka has given this reassurance after a recent report by New Zealand's 1News report this week o
641 drug-related offences have been recorded during the first four months of this year where 36 were for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine while 505 were associated with marijuana. While releasing the statistics
Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo will deliver his ruling next Thursday in the matter where the lawyer for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have applied for bail
It was a colourful night as the Suva Grammar School 80s decade turned up in numbers with other decades to be part of the Rock and Roll 80s-themed party at the Royal Suva Yacht Club last night. Speaking
The motion that Parliament approves the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime was unanimously agreed to in parliament, with both Government and Opposition MPs united in their support. While supporting the motion, Depu
A 10-year-old girl is currently receiving medical treatment at the CWM Hospital following an accident along Princes Road in Tacirua. Director of Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli Divuana says t
The Ministry of Health is looking to address discrepancies that have existed and remain uncollected for many years up until now from nurses in Fiji. Minister for Health Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu stated this in respon
