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Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the court has spoken after his application was refused to be an intervener in the cabinet reference case to the Supreme Court. Syaed-Khaiyum says they will now awai
To improve the service delivery at the Immigration Office, the Minister for Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua says they are trying to add 40 more new staff to the Immigration Department and reviewing the immigration laws.
Running through the rain to reach the washrooms will be a thing of the past for the students of Lomary Secondary School after the BSP Financial Group Limited handed over its latest Community Project to the school, which
Legendary surfer and 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater, will compete in the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro and Corona Fiji Pro as the World Surf League men’s wildcard entrant. Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill says they a
Restoration works are currently ongoing and water supply is being progressively restored to affected residents living along the Khalsa Rd junction to Colo-i-Suva. This was after residents living in those areas rais
The Suva High Court will deliver it’s ruling on notice where the Fiji Teachers’ Union has filed a civil case against the Permanent Secretary for Education and the Attorney General for regularizing those who were act
The body found floating near the Lami foreshore yesterday morning has been identified as a 58-year-old resident of Qauia Settlement in Lami. Police say a post-mortem will be conducted to ascertain the man's cause o
Telecom Fiji hosted a special event today to celebrate Girls in ICT Day 2024, honouring the contributions of women in the field of Information and Communication Technology and a call to inspire more girls to pursue thei
SODELPA Leader and MP Aseri Radrodro was sworn-in as Minister for Education this morning by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the State House. Radrodro undertook the oath of allegiance and oath of due of executio
People are being encouraged to make their voices heard as the National Minimum Wage Review consultations begin today. The National Minimum Wage Review consultants and the Ministry of Employment Team started consult
Three men will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly defrauding a bank of $148,000. Police say a 55-year-old man, who was employed as a senior manager of a bank, allegedly conspired with t
The world's most popular social media platforms TikTok has confirmed that they will be challenging in court an "unconstitutional" law that could result in it being sold or banned in the United States. US President
The RFMF and the Fiji Police Force Joint contingent who are currently in the Solomon Islands providing security for the country's general election are gracefully lifting Fiji's name in terms of peacekeeping duties.
In a bid to mitigate the spread of diseases such as dengue fever, Navola villagers conducted a clean-up campaign in their village. The clean-up campaign was led by the Navola Village Community Health Worker or Nas
The body of a man was found this morning floating in waters off the Lami foreshore. Police say a man residing in the area saw the body and then informed the Lami Police Station after which the Police recovered the
With the increasing threats in the Fiji Waters in terms of drug smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing and other potential risks, the Commander of the Fiji Navy, Humphrey Tawake says they need more ships to be able to
Despite claims that e-cigarettes are a safer option, they present a significant public health risk. This was highlighted by the Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu in his contribution to the World Health Summ
It was a great moment for the families of Year 8 student Trysha Nand and Year 6 student Aisha Prasad as they were awarded the 2023 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant. Nand, who is studying at Bethel Primary Sc
University of Fiji Medical and Nursing students have taken up the initiative to conduct a clean-up campaign at the Navua Hospital this Saturday after calls received from the Navua Hospital Board of Visitors for communit
Celine Dion has opened up about living with the rare neurological condition stiff person syndrome, saying, nothing is going to stop her. In an interview the Canadian-born singer says she is, well, but it is a lot o
