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A number of drug raids were carried out in the last three days. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the officers from drug raid unit carried out drug raid in Savusavu, Taveuni and Tailevu and
An 8 year old Nadi boy has been questioned and released for allegedly trying to poison his grandmother. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the incident happened on Friday afternoon
Close to 1000 civil servants have been acting in various positions in government for quite some time and now the Public Service Commission is embarking on an "on-off" exercise to regularize these positions. Pe
Residents in Tavua are now being asked to store water as a power black-out has resulted in water disruptions. The Water Authority of Fiji has advised residence to store water and to use it sparingly for those staying in
Public Rental Board homes are a stepping stone for low to middle income earners. That is the sentiment of the Chairman of PRB and Commissioner Central, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga who said that the homes being provided by
The Fiji Taxi Union is seeking a change in taxi charges. General Secretary Rishi Ram said that they are seeking a change in the flag fall but instead are seeking a change in the drop distance from 200 meters to 100meter
The Fiji Taxi Union will be having a meeting this morning where they will request the Land Transport Authority to decrease the drop distance from 200 meters to 100meters. General Secretary Rishi Ram said at their Annual
19% of people in the country between the ages of 15-65 years suffer from high blood pressure and one of the main causes is the high consumption of salt. Health Ministry National adviser for Non Communicable diseases, Dr
Teachers and members of the public who enter classrooms to teach without registration could face prosecution under the Fiji Teachers Registration Promulgation. According to Education Ministry some people enter classroom
A 36 year old farmer of Naceva settlement in Natovi is in police custody after police raided his house and confiscated dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said poli
Entire Viti Levu is currently without power supply. The Fiji Electricity Authority Customer Care center confirmed that their engineers are now combing the grids in the Western and Central division to try and locate the
A 62-year-old man of Navua is in police custody for allegedly indecently assaulting a 4-year-old girl last week. The victim and the suspect are related. The alleged incident took place last week where it is alleged tha
Police are calling for information about a vehicle which was stolen from Augustus street in Suva yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said a grey metallic Nissan Primera registration EF 160 was
To ensure that the Fiji National Provident Fund does not incur any further losses through the Momi Bay Resort project and has control over the property, the government promulgated the Momi Decree yesterday. As a number
The Water Authority of Fiji said that Residents living in high areas in Tamavua, Wailoku, Samabula, Delainavesi, Lami, Veisari and up to Togalevu will be experiencing water cuts throughout the day and they are to store w
Police are looking for a 15 year old girl of Sigatoka, who was reported missing from her home since last week. Crime Stoppers National Coordinator, Inspector Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that Manisha Kumar, a form 4 stu
Fiji resorts dominate the Top 10 family Resort destinations in the South Pacific in the latest survey conducted by Australian travel magazine, Holiday With Kids. Nine of the ten spots are occupied by Fiji resorts with S
It is all rubbish and people should not believe the garbage that is being circulated by some false prophets on a disaster in Fiji next Wednesday based on a prophecy by a pastor from Nadi. Those are the words of Prime
A 7-year-old student is in critical condition at the CWM hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Marine Drive, Lami yesterday afternoon. The Class 2 student was crossing the road when he was hit by a private vehicle.
Fiji Islands Trade Investment Bureau chief executive officer Annie Rogers and general manager Tupou Raturaga have been sent on leave for a week to allow for an internal audit to be conducted. This is confirmed by the At
