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As we celebrate Girmit day today, 75-year-old Ram Kehwa of Laqere, Labasa says he has spent his childhood among Girmityas and has seen the tough days his grandparents and relatives went through. In an interview wit
The Nasinu Town Council have partnered with the Valelevu Police Station to launch a new initiative focused on empowering Nasinu residents to take ownership of their community's safety and well-being. Chair of the N
It was an unforgettable day for Luisa Bainitabua when she was greeted at home, after selling her produce in Suva, by her family who gifted her a six-burner stove as her early Mother’s Day gift. Bainitabua says it
Newly appointed Supervisor of Elections Ana Salaivalu Mataiciwa says she is humbled and full of gratitude for the opportunity to serve her country for such a time as this. Mataiciwa was announced as the substantive
Fiji Airways will assist Fijian nationals that was affected by the grounding of Air Vanuatu flights after it filed for insolvency. In a statement, Fiji Airways says any Fijian national currently holding an Air Vanu
Ana Mataiciwa has been appointed as the Supervisor of Elections while Finau Nagera has been appointed as the Auditor-General and Dr Jalesi Nakarawa as the Commissioner for Fiji Corrections Service. The Constitution
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel can stand alone after the US warned it could halt arms shipments if the Israeli Prime Minister ordered a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza. He says
As we commemorate Girmit Day this weekend, 109-year-old Gangamma has shared the struggles she and her ancestors went through and how far they have come. Gangamma who is from Nadi says some early girmitiyas fled fr
We are committed to supporting the revival and sustainability of the sugar industry, and we are prepared to meet the challenges it faces head-on. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, V
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is concerned with how some Police Officers handle Domestic Violence Restraining Orders as Coordinator Shamima Ali says that women have been hurt by their partners even when there is a DV
The 2024 Coca-Cola Games was one of the successful and incident-free event which not only showcased the remarkable talent of our young athletes but also marked a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to road s
The Commonwealth has confirmed its commitment and support for Fiji’s climate action strategies on adaptation, mitigation and resilience building. This is following a bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister S
Ministries have been advised to extend their support towards the commemoration of the 145th Girmit Day celebration by releasing their civil servants to participate in organised events. The eagerly anticipated celeb
The Ministry of Health has yet to give a reason as to why a public advisory was not issued earlier for the recall of Ray ENAP-10 Enalapril Maleate 10mg and 5mg tablets and why the recall was only issued to wholesalers a
Two people will front court today for allegedly dishonestly obtaining money from a member of the public through the mobile money transfer app. Police say a 28-year-old woman from Tuatua in Labasa on the 12th of Oct
As we approach the Girmit Day celebrations, a Vanua Day is going to be held today to show gratitude to the Taukei Vidilo and Tui Vuda for giving their blessings to have the events in Lautoka and for allowing early desce
FijiFirst Party member Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has filed a complaint with the CID alleging incitement regarding a social media post by Semi Tukana While speaking during a press conference at the party headquarters, Sa
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu says internal disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against officers based at the Valelevu Police Station for their conduct in the handling of a report
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is in London to discuss areas of concern for Fiji, particularly in maritime security, counter-terrorism, Cyber defence, and protection of critical infrastructure. While meeting with
The strong and enduring relationship between Fiji and the United Kingdom was reaffirmed after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London. In his royal audie
