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Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew is seriously concerned on the 75 percent increase in drug-related offences in February this year, that has contributed to the 14 percent increase in crime. ACP Chew says
Ensuring everyone has access to financial services is a key to economic growth and personal prosperity. Fiji Development Bank CEO, Saud Minam highlighted this at a joint roadshow that FDB and the Fiji National Prov
The Deputy Director Strategic Planning of the Fiji Police Force, George Lagi, who is charged with one count of Bribery, has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. It is alleged that between October 1st, 2
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu resigned this morning as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources in order to devote more of his time to his parliamentary role as Leader of the Opposition.
The people of Vanua Levu can now expect better road conditions as the government and the People's Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to schools, health facilities, businesses,
The search continues for the 42-year-old man who was swept away by strong currents in Navutu waters in Lautoka. Divisional Police Commander West Senior Superintendent of Police Iakobo Vaisewa says the 42-year-old
A 17-year-old student is in police custody after he allegedly caused the death of a 74-year-old man in an accident along Vishnu Deo Road in Nakasi yesterday afternoon. The Director Traffic Senior Superintendent of
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the Opposition completely ignores the measures put in the national budget to help those who need them. Professor Prasad says almost $100 m
FijiFirst MP, Faiyaz Koya says the government should stop blaming the previous government for any ill wills because the issue of drugs in the society is not just happening in Fiji but they must tackle it jointly. W
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has revealed that when the conviction of the current suspended Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has been recorded, he will be ceased from his position as the Police Co
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says they are working with our development partners to build a specialised Drug and Narcotics Bureau. While elaborating in parliament, Tikoduadua says this new bureau will
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga has denounced the accusation of political interference when it comes to speculation about the appointment of specific tribunals, questions on why aren’t there simultaneous appointments,
1 in every 7 persons in Fiji has Chronic Kidney Disease. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu highlighted this at the World Kidney Day celebrations at the Fiji National Kidney Centre in Nadera. /+
Following suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s conviction today, questions are now being asked on what will now happen to his position. Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo has found Qiliho guilty of one c
A 21-year-old man has passed away after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old man along Ratu Dovi Road near Nadera at after midnight last night. Director Traffic Senior Superintendent of Police
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has asked FijiFirst MP Ketan Lal to keep the dignity of the Parliament of Fiji after Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu raised a Standing Order before the morning sessio
The driver who is alleged to have caused the death of a 22-year-old man following an accident in Lautoka last Sunday has been granted bail by the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Raphael Lesi Manufolau was bailed with a sum
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the US unless the app parts ways with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. It is a major challenge to one of the world’s most popu
FijiFirst MP and former RFMF Commander Viliame Naupoto says the FijiFirst Party stands for equal citizenry, and they will continue to fight for equality for all inside and outside parliament. While responding to th
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says claims by FijiFirst MP Semi Koroilavesau that there is massive unemployment in the country is bogus and designed to mislead. Professor Pras
