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Residents of Velovelo, Lautoka continue to raise concerns about water supply despite assurances from the Water Authority of Fiji that supply would be normalised in the next two to three weeks. A resident says about
28 people are now homeless after six homes were destroyed over the weekend, causing more than $565,000 worth of damage. The National Fire Authority is urging people to be constantly aware of their surroundings and
We will admit the events of the last week or so have disrupted discussions around the Yellow Bucket. Our focus was on a new year review of prospects for our various political players but then the PM dropped one of his F
Ensuring children are in a safe and secure environment to learn, the Mokani Youth Club and the Mokani Rugby Club in Tailevu took the initiative to clean up the Ratu Ravuama Vunivalu Memorial School so that it is ready f
The Government will meet with the Namosi landowners at 11am tomorrow to continue their discussions on the renewal of the Special Prospecting License for the Namosi Joint Venture. This has been confirmed to fijivil
More than 1,000 students with disabilities and those whose parents have disabilities have received back-to-school assistance packs from New Vision of Fiji, supported by the Canadian Government. Chief Executive Off
Students who wish to apply for a scholarship under the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Scheme will need to complete and submit their applications before next Friday. TSLS say they noted that 8,383 applications acco
When there is a disaster, women work harder increasing their work load and exposure to great safety risks. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka highlighted this at the two day Regional Con
More than 204,000 students are returning to school with the 2024 school year starting today. Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca is urging parents and guardians to ensure their children’s school st
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says disposable vapes are set to be banned as part of plans to tackle the rising number of young people taking up vaping in the UK. Sunak says measures will also be introdu
Police are seeking for help from the public to help locate 33-year-old Arieta Ramuatiqa, reported missing at the Totogo Police Station, and 87-year-old Josefa Nabainivalu from Nasavu Village, Bua both reported missing f
The 45-year-old woman who is charged with allegedly raping her 9-year-old daughter has been remanded in custody. The woman was produced in the Savusavu Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with three counts of rape
Not being accepted back at home, struggling to be reintegrated back into family life, low tolerance of family members, and having the freedom to do anything are some of the reasons that street dwellers return to the str
Australian Pacific Training Coalition is committed to working with the whole committee inclusively and providing all kinds of help to people with disability in Fiji and across the region. This was highlighted by t
SODELPA MP, Aseri Radrodro has presented his matanigasau or traditional apology to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka this morning. It has been confirmed that Radrodro and his family presented the matanigasau at the Pr
Good news for the villagers of Saliadrau in Namosi as the work on their new bridge has started. The villagers have been knocking on the government's door for the past 20 years for this issue to be rectified. S
The Fiji Police Force will begin their back-to-school operation as the new school year begins tomorrow. Police are urging parents and guardians to talk to their children about their safety and continue to counsel th
Leadership is about inspiring and empowering youths to reach their full potential to achieve better decision-making and work towards a brighter future. Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru highlighted this
168 elderly people are residing in different old age centres around the country due to family conflicts, and lack of support and care from family members. This was highlighted by the Ministry of Women, Children an
The 45-year-old woman who is charged with allegedly raping her 9-year-old daughter has been remanded in custody. The woman was produced in the Savusavu Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with three counts of rape
