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Members of the public are advised to disregard and block any requests from the number +679 836 9719, which is purporting to be from the Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu, requesting sponsorship assistance. Po
The Vodafone Nasinu Festival 2025 has been officially launched at Laqere Market, with festival sponsors taking a new community-focused approach. This year, sponsors will support the entire Nasinu community rather t
Survivors of cyberbullying and image-based abuse are urging everyone to show kindness, report harmful content, and help create a safer space where people can feel protected again. While sharing her experience durin
MÄori and Fijian artists will hold an 8-day cultural arts exchange at the Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies at the University of South Pacific in Laucala campus in Suva. USP Oceania Centre state
Permanent Secretary for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Isoa Talemaibua has passed away. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was today formally informed by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Deve
Fijians are continuing to feel the effects of falling prices, with inflation remaining in negative territory for the past seven months. While responding to a question in Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
Last year alone, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection received 1,977 child welfare cases through the Child Helpline, with 62 percent involving neglect, physical, or sexual abuse.

 This was rev
Six men alleged to have been transporting marijuana bound for Suva, and intercepted by police in Kadavu waters last week, have been charged.

 Police say the six have been charged with one count of unlawful po
The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has successfully developed the farming and sale of Mabe pearls, turning them into a luxury product sold in Jack’s of Fiji.

 While delivering her ministerial statement i
The prosecution has made some cosmetic changes in the case of former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem. Prosecutor Nancy Tikoisuva told the court this morning t
At least two people have been killed and nine others wounded after a gunman drove a vehicle into a church in Michigan and opened fire. Police say the attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Gra
Member of Parliament Sanjay Kirpal will be an Independent Opposition member for the remainder of this Parliamentary term.

 The announcement was made this morning by the Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko.
Suva Magistrate Charles Ratakele has granted Ratu Lote Lewaivuna’s lawyer, Kalisito Maisamoa, more time to review disclosures and prepare for his client’s case. Ratu Lote and Sevuloni Lubi appeared in the Suva
Shiu Dharshan becomes the first patient in Fiji to undergo successful carotid artery repair, avoiding the need for overseas treatment. A 64-year-old Shiu Dharshan from Valelevu, Nasinu suffered a transient ischemic
The Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson has died at the age of 101. 

 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says that he passed away peacefully at h
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is issuing a strong warning to the public regarding a scam text message currently being circulated. LTA says the fraudulent message claims to be a Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN
Four Fijians have been jailed for their role in an operation to import 2.4 tonnes of cocaine into Australia. The cocaine was destined for Australia but was intercepted off the South American coast by the U.S. Drug
A 41-year-old man is in custody at the Sigatoka Police Station for allegedly trying to bribe a police officer during a joint operation with the Land Transport Authority. The alleged incident occurred along the Quee
Crossing the river to reach school will be a thing of the past for students of Nakobo District School in Cakaudrove following the commissioning of the Kacidavui Crossing along Nakobo Road by the Minister for Public Work
The challenges of a rising cost of living, access to quality education, and employment opportunities remain critical issues for many Fijians today. At the National Federation Party Annual Convention, Minister for E
