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Former Fiji citizens who are granted dual Fiji citizenship and foreigners who are naturalized as Fiji citizens under the Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009 will be allowed to vote in the general elections. Under the decree
The way of the old elite in Fiji must never triumph again and several changes are expected in the country's constitution when it is adopted in 2013. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has made this clear w
A 28 year old Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority officer, who resides in Narere, has been charged with 7 counts of facilitating the stay of an unauthorized migrant and obtaining material benefits contrary to the
It is the first day of fire safety week and already seven people are homeless after a fire incident in Naikabula, Lautoka, this morning. The National Fire Authority said they received a call around 8 this morning and wh
This is peoples' livelihood at stake. Director ECREA, Chantelle Khan said their 2 week mass signing campaign is an important one as many people are affected by the recent increase in busfares. Khan said, they took
The Fiji Police Force said the zero tolerance policy on officers found drinking kava at Police stations remains. Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said since the implementation of the ban, they have also noted an impr
The Health Ministry has today clarified that all the permits have been cancelled and people can no longer hold fundraising events for medical assistance. A letter was written to all permanent secretaries of ministries w
Residents around Nausori town are facing water cuts. The Water supply department was undergoing upgrading works in some areas which is causing water disruptions in Wainibokasi, Dravo bridge, Vunimono, Naduru and Vuci Ro
The Suva City council is now trying to limit the number of taxis which will be assigned for transporting tourists around Suva from cruise liners. Administrator, Vijendra Prakash said the council has received complaints
The police search and rescue team are looking for four men who have been missing at sea since yesterday. According to police, the four left for the Uciwai waters on a fishing trip on a bilibili made out of polythene pip
Terrorism has become a global issue and it impacts Fiji as well. These are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama at the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly over the weekend. Bainimara
The Fiji Police Force said the zero tolerance policy on officers found drinking kava at police stations remains. Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said since the implementation of the ban, they have also noted an impr
We must keep up to date with modern technology especially with the sharp growth in cyber crime. These are the words of Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni to the participants at the 8th Interpol Train the Trainer
Good news for thousands of residents of Lokia and Kavanagasau, Sigatoka, as bus services have resumed in their area from this morning. Resident Pratap Chand said they were without bus services for over ten months and Ma
Like most island states, Fiji regards the threat of climate change as one that will undermine international peace and stability. Those were the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he addressed the 64
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said Fiji is disappointed with what appears to be a decision of the United Nations to exclude Fiji from new peacekeeping missions. While addressing the 64th session of the UN
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group has called on the Fiji government to urgently confirm its readiness to resume the Political Dialogue Forum at its meeting in New York yesterday. CMAG received a briefing from Co
A 22 year old man of Navutu, Lautoka, is currently being questioned by police regarding the alleged murder of a lab technician over the weekend. The 28 year old lab technician's body was found in a pool of blood on
About seven people have been suspended from the Customs and Immigration Department pending investigations into the alleged human trafficking scam in Fiji. Minister for Defence and Immigration Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the
The Suva City Council will be taking the appropriate steps to recover over $10 million in overdue rates. Council spokesperson Jillian Hicks said it is a concern that many ratepayers have not come forward to clear their
