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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has conveyed his respect and gratitude for the dedicated civil servants of Taveuni, stressing the essential role they play. While on his 3-day Northern tour, the Prime Minister says
A resident from Lagilagi Housing has raised serious concerns about youths smoking marijuana, sniffing glue, playing volleyball on the road and abusing and vandalising her property while police say they have been conduct
Authorities say nine people, including three hikers, have been killed as a result of a magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning. Dozens of people were being slowly freed af
As thousands of Fijians living in the greater Suva area are facing water supply disruption due to a fault at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant, the Water Authority of Fiji has yet to confirm when supply will normalise.
At least nine people have died after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan yesterday, the strongest in 25 years. Rescuers are working to free dozens trapped after the quake caused landslides an
The Fiji Police Force needs honest and hardworking officers who will give their hundred percent in every task that they are given. This was the word of advice by the Divisional Police Commander, West, Senior Superi
Fiji Airways, has confirmed that following the ground incident in Los Angeles involving one of its Airbus A350-900s, all scheduled services are being maintained. The airline says guests intending to travel in the
A young traveller is in for a life of adventure after being born mid-flight and then gifted 90 free flights by the airline. A 31-year-old Haitian woman was flying from Mexico City to Ciudad Juarez, another city in
21 people including a juvenile were charged with a total of 39 counts of sexual offences in March where a 28-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 7-year-old cousin while in another incident, a 25-year-old man w
People are once again being reminded to be wary of posts asking for money being deposited into M-PAiSA accounts following a poster being shared online regarding a competition. According to the poster, people are be
The trial of former Suva lawyer, Shazran Abdul Lateef and Zoe Maharaj Moore who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana in 2019 will begin in August. It is alleged that Lateef and Moore were found w
People are trapped in Taiwan after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the island this morning caused the collapse of at least 26 buildings, according to Taiwan's Central Emergency Command Center. They say there are re
Tourism Fiji, the Norwegian Cruise Line, and Take 3 for the Sea organised a beach clean-up at Wailoaloa Beach today in a collective effort to promote environmental stewardship and responsible tourism. They say as
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for the Northern Division and the Northern Lau group. The Fiji Meteorological Office says a trough of low pressure lies to the north of Fiji and is expected to gradually drift sou
A newborn baby boy’s body was found floating in the waters off Momi Village in Nadi yesterday. Police say the discovery was made by two men who were fishing near the mangrove swamps. They retrieved the baby
Recycling advocates of Kilikali informal settlement in Nasinu have received Advocates Influencing Mindsets and Mentoring Agents Award for 2023. Pacific Recycling Foundation says this award celebrates individuals a
Police investigations continue for the bag that was found washed ashore in Yasawa on Monday that contained a white substance confirmed to be methamphetamine. They are calling on villagers on the coastline of Yasawa
The $300 million flagship project under China's Global Development Initiative will see the construction of 22 bridges, benefitting 61 villages and 15 schools. While engaging with the Chinese Technical team that is
Former school teacher Kishore Kumar will be admitted at Saint Giles Hospital for psychiatric evaluation for the next three days or upon the discretion of the hospital's superintendent. Acting Chief Magistrate Josai
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Education, Viliame Gavoka has assured his support to growing the aviation industry in Fiji, particularly with the Fiji National University. While mee
