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A 30 year old woman is in police custody for allegedly assaulting her husband with a piece of steel at their Savusavu home yesterday. The alleged incident took place when the man who is in his 30's returned home aft
Police have arrested a former Minister for allegedly driving under the influence of liqour. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the former Minister was arrested on early Saturday morning
People living in low lying and flood prone areas in the Eastern and North eastern parts of Viti levu are advised to remain vigilant as a flash flood warning remains in place and there is a possibility of flooding overnig
The Police Force is urging members of the public to refrain from crossing flooded rivers and creeks. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector, Atunaisa Sokomuri said people should not take this rainy weather lightly as
This is time religion plays an important role in the nation building and to move the country forward. That was the message from the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau when he addressed members of the Muslim community durin
Land Transport Authority cannot tell the bus companies to run buses at certain times. These are the words of LTA Spokesperson, Eroni Volavola as calls have been made to change the school bus schedule. Even though chang
A flash flood warning remains in place for Eastern and North eastern parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu as a trough of low pressure moves over the Fiji group. And even though the heavy rain has stopped in most parts of t
Flood waters are rising in Tailevu, Naitasiri and Waila in Nausori as a flash flood warning remains in place for the Eastern and North eastern parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. People living in the low areas along Wail
As Fiji tries to attract more and more tourists the Fiji Tourism Police Unit is now advising cruise liner tourist of safety tips to be followed before visiting Suva. Working in conjunction with Tourism Fiji, the T
Heavy rain has resulted in flash flooding in some parts of Tailevu areas as a flash flood warning is in place for low lying areas in the Eastern and North eastern parts of the larger islands. The Nabilo River burst its
Muslims around the country celebrate Prophet Mohammed's Birthday today who is believed to have been sent to earth as the last prophet messenger of God. This day is regarded as an auspicious day as Muslims send their
The Public Service Commission will continue to hold talks with the various unions until a consensus is reached on the issue of the PSC announcement to stop automatic deduction for union fees for all its members in govern
Fiji has been given the all clear after the National Disaster Centre lifted the Tsunami warning that was in place since early this morning. Director DISMAC Pajilia Dobui said that they liaised with their Hawaiian counte
The Dean for the Fiji National University College of Medicine and Nursing has today revealed that much of the infrastructure at the Fiji School of Nursing has not been renovated over the past 20 years. Professor Ian Rou
The first quarterly reviews on how Ministries are implementing their corporate plans, is expected to begin in March. Deputy Director of Strategic Framework for Change Filimoni Kau said this is being done to ensure that
We need to thank our forefathers who started the trend of celebrating Holi at such a scientifically accurate time when heat gets unbearable. Those were the words of the Vice President of Shri Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi
The Tsunami warning that was in-place for the whole of Fiji has been cancelled. Director DISMAC Pajilia Dobui confirms that the Pacific Tsunami Warning center has now cancelled the tsunami warning for Fiji after confir
Unusual tidal movement is reported in parts of Poverty Bay in New Zealand. The level of water has been falling in Gisborne harbour and the tide has been receding at Waikanae Beach. The Emergency Management Office there
The amount charged for the renting out for Government quarters will depend on the amount of renovation carried out. Permanent Secretary for PSC Parmesh Chand said that apart from the value of the land, the rent will now
The Environment Ministry is still investigating the matter where they raided three pawn shops in Suva with help of police and confiscated over 840 whales tooth or Tabua last month. Ministry officials are trying to gathe
