Wife allegedly hacks husband
A 32-year-old woman of Sabeto, Nadi is currently being questioned by police for allegedly striking her husband on the hand with a cane knife yesterday. The 34-year-old husband received multiple wounds to his hand and i
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Committee condemns crime against student
The National Coordinating Committee on Children (NCCC) has condemned the recent crime committed against a class three student of Suva. The NCCC chairperson Govind Sami said that the incident is alarming and calls for st
Christians reflect on resurrection
For Christians worldwide and around the country, tonight and tomorrow is all about Jesus rising from the dead to save the world, an event that brings together the whole world and most importantly the family. These are t
Weekend incident free thus far
While so far there have been no accidents on our roads since the Easter long weekend started, police are still advising people to be responsible when behind the wheel or walking on the road. Assistant spokesperson Insp
Suspended sentences for two
Two men who sold household items from a house that they were supposed to be looking after were sentenced by the Suva Magistrate's Court. The court heard that on 1st January this year, 20-year-old Taitusi Tuvataki an
No changes to international call rate
Though consultations are still underway into international calls, the Commerce Commission said that there will not be any changes to the incoming international call rate. Commerce Commission chairman Dr Mahen Reddy said
Christians remember Jesus’s sacrifice
Christians worldwide and around the country this afternoon at three o'clock attended special services remembering the death of Christ Jesus. In between today and late tomorrow night, Christians remember the sacrific
Incident free Easter thus far
The Fiji Police Force is happy as it has been an incident free Easter Friday. Assistant spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said that from yesterday afternoon into today, they have not received any reports of drunk
Serve your country says High Commissioner
The Indian High Commissioner has stressed that youths of today should have a mindset of serving their country. While giving his speech at the opening of Sangam Convention at TFL National Stadium, with this year’s
Clamp down on anti competitive practices
Government and the Commerce Commission are now cracking down on those businesses that are practicing anti-competition behavior. Minister for Public Enterprise and Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said they are now working wi
Ministries under scrutiny
A total of ten Ministries dealing with Infrastructure Services have been scrutinized by the Public Accounts Committee with the Committee raising concern with the number of vacancies and the inability to answer queries.
No drop policy on drunk driving
Spend the long weekend in a police cell if you are found to be driving under the influence. That is the stern message from the Fiji Police Force with the long weekend kick starting today. Assistant police spokesperson
Senior officer says Rokotunidau was sacked
Senior Superintendent of Police Waisea Tabakau has told the Suva High Court that to his knowledge, Saimoni Rokotunidau was terminated from the Fiji Police Force. Saimoni Rokotunidau, a renowned felon, has 32 previous co
Christians celebrate Easter
Christians today celebrate Good Friday which is also called Holy Friday, a holiday observed primarily by Christianity commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Many today will be having pra
Store water residents urged
Residents in the Central/Eastern Division are being asked to start collecting water as there is a possibility of disruption to supply later today. Water Authority of Fiji spokesperson Maika Nagalu said due to a power bl
Process underway to declare Rakiraki a town
Process is underway to declare Rakiraki a town. A proposal to declare Rakiraki a town began in 1957 and into the early 1970s when it was shelved however it was reactivated in 1992 through a request by the Ra Rural Local
Christians prepare for Easter
For many Christians worldwide, Easter proper starts tonight with prayers, services and mass. Tonight, Catholics believe and celebrate the time when Jesus had the last supper with his apostles before being crucified, wh
Sudden power shutdown cause of water cut
Residents in Tavua have been without water since early this morning and the Water Authority if Fiji confirmed that this is a result of a sudden power shutdown by FEA. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said that the shutdown aff
Media will be familiar with decree: AG
The Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the media organizations will be quite familiar with what will be revealed in the draft Media Decree next week. Sayed-Khaiyum said the proposed decree focuses on the Code Of
3 charged with conspiracy to commit Felony
Three men charged with conspiracy to Commit Felony, Attempted arson and Damaging property for allegedly setting fire to a private vehicle belonging to the Police Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra last month have been f