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Sesoni Matea, Sairusi Wara, Tasere Valu, Kinivuwai Nacagilevu, Josefa Boa and Joseph Tearawa are the six outstanding students who have recently graduated as prison officers. They have completed their correctional t
A mass wedding ceremony involving 50 couples has been held in Afghanistan. Such ceremonies have become more common as low-income couples seek to avoid the high costs of a traditional wedding. The brides-to-be
It will be a day that the Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru will never forget as he took the initiative of visiting children who are admitted at the Children's Ward at the Lautoka Hospital, inmates at Natabua a
As many children enjoyed their Boxing Day at My Suva Picnic Park this afternoon, 11-year-old Ulamila Luisa took a different approach as she followed her mother to collect sea mussels. Luisa says they used to spend
This holiday season has been a little more special for about 85 children as they received toys from Make a Difference – Fiji while the foundation has more toys to give away. Founder Renu Snowsill says they receiv
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will intensify its fight against Hamas in the coming days. He told members of his party that he had visited Gaza yesterday morning and Israel's military campaign there
At least 70 have been killed in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp following an Israeli air strike. According to a spokesperson of Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry, the death toll was likely to rise given the large number
Let us continue to work together, support each other and help one another for a better Fiji. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated this as the People's Coalition Government celebrated their one-year anniversary wit
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says more women are confident in reporting their issues, such as rape and sexual assaults, to their Office rather than to the Police as they feel that Police officers
In a traditional season of merriment, many Palestinian Christians – in Bethlehem and beyond – are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid Israel’s brutal war on Gaza. Some are mourning, lobbying for th
A family in Vugalei, Lami, will be celebrating Christmas without their relative after a 43-year-old man was found lying motionless on the road along Vugalei Cemetery, Lami. Divisional Police Commander South, SSP Wa
It was a joyful day for the villagers of Nawamagi in Nadroga after their dreams of having clean water were fulfilled as the Water Authority of Fiji completed the extension of the main at Nawamagi. This will ensure
Christmas specifically is the time to do what Christ would do and he is a prime example, his whole life was spent amongst the handicapped and less fortunate. Pacific Area Seventy Leader Elder Paul Whippy of the Chu
As we celebrate the birth of Christ who brought joy to the world, exactly a year ago, our nation came together to celebrate strength in diversity as the People’s Coalition government came into office. National Fe
The atmosphere in Bethlehem is heavy with absence. Christmas celebrations have been cancelled this year, and the thousands of tourists and pilgrims who would normally fill Manger Square are nowhere to be found.
Christmas is a time for family and it is also a time to reflect on all of the lessons Jesus Christ revealed through his preaching as many the Fijians are going through tough times. FijiFirst Party Leader and former
Residents of Sakoca, Tamavua and nearby have raised concerns as they have been facing water supply disruptions since February. Sanjay Narayan of Sakoca says the water supply is only provided in the early morning an
Two people are admitted at the Nadi Hospital after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and hit a post. The incident occurred around 8.30 this morning along the Queens Road at Nalovo, Nadi.
While we focus on everyone’s safety this Christmas, an increase in Police presence is expected in towns, roadsides, highways and even picnic spots. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu says Pol
Labasa Businessman Shan Ali says people of Seaqaqa have started gathering to celebrate Christmas in a much better and exciting way this year. He says since there will not be any Street party in Labasa this year, i
