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The wait is over as the Damodar Aquatic Centre and the National Hockey Centre are now open after undergoing upgrade. While speaking at the opening of the two sporting centres, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says th
Following riots on the streets of Port Morsbey in Papua New Guinea and the death of 16 people, Fijian businessman Sir Mahesh Patel who has been in PNG for more than 40 years says it probably the darkest day in the natio
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka says service is their ball game, and they need to provide service to every Fijian efficiently and effectively. Ditoka highlighted t
The Rarawai, Lautoka and Labasa Sugar Mills are expected to go through maintenance works this year. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh who says
Vodafone is urging people who are M-PAiSA users to update their M-PAiSA app to version 2.4.1 if they are using mobile phones with Android operating software such as Samsung devices and those using Apple (iPhone) devices
$1.2m worth of Wheelchairs and other equipment has been handed over to the Spinal Injury Association to assist people who are living with disabilities and those who have suffered from NCD. While officiating at the
Former Fiji Labour Party member and New Zealand-based Nitya Reddy has been appointed as the new Chairman of South Pacific Fertilizers Ltd. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar
The Fiji Cancer Society has today received assistance to support people living with cancer as Panamex New Zealand and their distribution partner Tappoo Group of Companies has donated much needed diapers and sanitary pad
Daksesh Patel has been reappointed as the Director and Chairman of the Fiji National Provident Fund Board. FNPF says Patel’s appointment as FNPF Board Director by the Minister for Finance is in accordance with Se
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has seen an increase in the reporting of domestic violence cases over the years, but there is a need for people to talk about rape cases as reporting is still low. FWCC Coordinator
Families affected by termite infestation and earning less than $30,000 annually will be assisted with $5,000 for timber materials to repair their houses while the government will carry out a baiting process at every ter
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has declared a State of Emergency in the city of Port Moresby to give time for the city to recover and also for investigations to be conducted into what had happened that led
Spinal Injury Association of Fiji will be getting a boost in assisting people living with disabilities as the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation will be handing over mobility devices and medical supplies worth $1.2 million.
Chief Executive Officer for the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji Joweli Cawaki has confirmed that they will increase the inspections on boats from its primary stage which is the drawing till its final stages. Cawa
With New Year resolutions out of the way and year TWO of a four-year term underway it is time for our various political players to take a moment …… breathe…….and review strategy. 2023 can only be describe
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa says despite the recent announcement of Special Administrators, the local government election process remains unaffected, ensuring continuity in the planned electoral schedu
Villagers of Momi in Nadi will now have access to clean and improved water supply following the commissioning of their new water main extension project by the Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau. Ro Filip
The National Fire Authority is urging members of the public to inform their neighbours and close family members when they leave their homes after four residential fires occurred in the first 10 days of this year. N
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is considering giving cash instead of topping up the e-transport cards of those under the busfare scheme as the Minister, Lynda Tabuya says a good number of pensione
The late High Commissioner to the Papua New Guinea, Brigadier-General (Retd) Mosese Tikoitoga will be laid to rest at the Pacific Harbour Cemetery while a memorial service will be held at the Makosoi Methodist Church in
