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The Suva High Court's decision to grant bail for Sebastian Rakai who allegedly attempted to set fire to the Totogo Police Station in September last year, will be known this afternoon. Rakai appeared before High Cou
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh says he has had discussions with Attorney General Siromi Turaga to recommend to cabinet to carry out a Commission of Inquiry into all the previous
82 RFMF soldiers have departed for peacekeeping duties in Iraq. The troops will serve as the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Commander of the Joint Task Force, Brigadier General Manoa
As the opening ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India is around the corner some states have declared the day a public holiday to commemorate the event. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh and Ha
The remains of two Tongan male skulls stored in the Australian Museum's collection in Sydney have been repatriated to their present-day descendants living on Eua Island in the south of Tonga. They say more than 15
Members of the Vanua of Betoraurau yesterday gathered in numbers to be part of the traditional installation of Ratu Viliame Mataitoga as the new Momo Levu na Tui Sabeto. While the traditional warriors guarded thei
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru confirms that the HFC Bank Stadium will be ready by next month. Saukuru says they are in a better place in terms of sporting facilities with the re-opening of the Aquatic
The trial of the man who allegedly attempted to set fire to the Totogo Police Station in September last year has been deferred while the bail hearing is today. The trial was to start yesterday however, it was defe
Labasa-born Fijian model and actor, Sheetal Deo has made it to the cover of Forbes Los Angeles despite her hurdles and challenges. Deo who embarked on her journey to the United States after her mother's loss was fi
Border security is really one thing the Government will need to top up as the threat to border security is evolving. Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua highlighted this when questioned by fiji
All students' e-Transport cards have been topped up and they can redeem their cards from today. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Education which states that students can redeem their cards at the Vodafone
There have been 20-30% loss of cane production in Fiji over the years due to climate change such as flooding, salt-water intrusion, soil erosion, and drought. This has been highlighted by the Director of Planning,
More than 7,000 people are expected to be at the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India while the rituals have started today and will continue till Sunday. Ayodhya is the birth place of Lord Ram. Accordin
The Ministry of Education has begun training for its support staffs in a bid to improve delivery of services for this year. The Ministry says Learning and Development Unit was instrumental in training the first co
Fiji's economy is predominantly a services economy and approximately 70 percent of the country’s GDP is comprised of services. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Trade, Cooperatives, SME’s and
A 16-year-old student and a 60-year-old farmer have died after they were struck by lightning in two separate incidents. The farmer was found lying motionless with a burnt smell from his body and torn shirt at his
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is in court this morning after being granted a bail variation to undergo medical procedures overseas. The Suva Magistrates Court had granted variation to his bail condit
A trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain lies over Fiji, especially in the Eastern and Northern parts and this will result in localised heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding of low-lying and flood-
20-year-old Etonia Saukuru is travelling to India for the 2024 Youth Exchange Programme where he hopes to meet other participants from various countries and learn their stories, cultures and historic backgrounds.
Jinendra Singh has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sugar Cane Growers Council while Council CEO Vimal Dutt has been reappointed to the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji board. The Ministry of Sugar Indust
