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Two 50kg bags of fresh branches of plants believed to be marijuana were seized by Police after a tip was received on Wednesday, as several raids last week resulted in seizures and arrests regarding drug-related offences
YB noted with interest comments this week by Parmesh Chand as Permanent Secretary for Public Service recognising that Fiji Civil Servants have a deep-seated problem with making decisions. Now in fairness, Civil Ser
Thousands of Muslims will be starting their month long fasting from tomorrow as the new moon was not sighted last night. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Muslim League. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islam
Attorney General Siromi Turaga is being investigated by CID HQ after a complaint was received against him. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa highlighted that this is in relation to allegations ma
There is a need to re-inculcate into the drivers of all vehicles including Government vehicle drivers, the importance of adhering to the speed limit. This has been highlighted by Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tu
The coalition government must stop focusing on the issues and fighting for survival within the coalition government partners but must fight for the survival of the ordinary Fijians who are living from paycheck to payche
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu has called on the Government to ensure that recruitment processes are followed and qualified individuals are appointed to key positions in government. While speaking in Parliame
Delays in payments from larger companies were some of the concerns raised by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises during the MSME conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel. While responding to queries, Deputy Prime
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to secure their party's nomination and gear up to face off in another general election campaign. ABC News says the Americans are split
The Fiji Muslim League is informing its members that all attempts will be made today to sight the moon. If the moon is sighted Ramadhan will start tomorrow. The Muslim League says if the moon is not sighted th
The Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu has revealed that the country's wheat import bill has increased from $108 million in 2021 to $171 million in 2022. Rayalu says that Fiji spends around $171 million on whea
Villagers on Moala Island, in the Lau group have requested the Government to look into the high cost of shipping services, of both Government franchise and private vessels, as it is a hurdle to development in their comm
In celebrations of the 2024 Global Recycling Day, the Pacific Recycling Foundation, in collaboration with Nestlé, is breaking the barriers of a unique and progressive partnership to preserve our planet for future gener
In recent years, both The Power of the Dog and La La Land seemed to have it in the bag, but both of them were beaten. All the same, it would be a major upset if Oppenheimer wasn't named best picture this year. It's
A 22-year-old man has passed away following a road accident in Lautoka early this morning. Police say the man was a passenger in a vehicle that was heading towards the Lautoka Hospital when it is alleged the driver
A prominent street vendor in Lautoka is grateful that big competitions such as the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific are being held in the Sugar City, as a game of this magnitude helps them pay their bills during these st
A 21-year-old Labasa man is in custody and has been charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force Team for dishonestly obtaining cash via the mobile money transfer service. It is alleged that on the 20th of October
A Makoi shop that was in non-compliance with basic food hygiene and storage practices has been issued with a closing order from the Food Unit of the Ministry of Health. The Health Ministry is advising shopkeepers
Playing together as a team is how Swire Shipping Fijian Drua half-back Frank Lomani see as the reason they managed to defeat the defending Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific champion, the Crusaders, at home for the second
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Viti Levu, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands and Lomaiviti and Southern Lau Groups. The Fiji Meteorological Service says a trough of low pressure
