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Inmates at the Fiji Corrections Service facilities had big smiles on their faces as they were able to celebrate an early Christmas with their families. Families brought food and shared it with their loved ones who
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated a collaborative effort with multiple stakeholders in the market, and Rooster Poultry has voluntarily joined this endeavor by agreeing to uphold their prices f
The Suva Methodist Circuit today shared the message of love and its calling by organising a food drive to fulfill God's calling by caring for those in need this Christmas. Today, members of the Suva Circuit collec
The 2 passengers that were admitted at the CWM Hospital on Thursday due to an accident on Thursday morning in Nailega, Korovou have been discharged this morning and returned home. Assistant Commissioner of Police O
It turns out the Christmas chart is a real thing in the United Kingdom – not something made up for the classic film “Love Actually†– and a certain beloved band has topped it this year with one of their most pop
Over 500 rice farmers supplying rice paddy to Fiji Rice Ltd will benefit from the announcement made by the government that the revised price for grade 1 rice will increase from $850 to $1000 per tonne and for grade 2, f
FNPF pensioners who had their pension rates reduced unjustly have received additional support from the coalition government. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says for pensioners who are 70 years and over, a monthly a
Christmas came early for 15 families of Valelevu in Dama, Bua as they now have better access to basic services following the commissioning of their new access road that cost $45,400. Assistant Minister for Rural an
2 passengers are still admitted at the CWM Hospital while 14 have been treated and sent home after a three-ton truck and a private car collided at Nailega, Kings Road yesterday morning. Assistant Commissioner of Po
Adarsh Chand and Khushboo Chand have won the Navtarang and Radio Sargam Christmas treats competition respectively. Adarsh from Valelevu who won $250 and a gift pack says he is very excited to be winning the first p
As there are many children in the country who do not have a family this festive season, a volunteer at the Saint Christopher’s Home is urging people to be grateful for the blessing of a family if you have it. Ste
Great news for the Methodist Church in Fiji as their followers can now access the Methodist bookshop online after their website was launched at the Centenary Hall in Suva. Lakoyani Management Pte Limited CEO Serean
Close to 400 children living in Maururu, Tauvegavega in Ba and Vunato Settlement in Lautoka received early Christmas gifts from the Pacific Recycling Foundation during its annual Christmas gift and stationery drive.
“Fast & Furious†franchise star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexual battery and creating a hostile work environment in a lawsuit filed by a former assistant. The civil suit, stems from a 2010 incident in
Second Lieutenant (2LT) Max Taylor Delai has made history by becoming Fiji’s first-ever graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point. The Republic of Fiji Military Forces says over the last four and a hal
It will be a memorable Christmas for 40-year-old Jiuta Delaibatiki from Natutu after he won the Vodafone Christmas grand prize of $50,000 today. Delaibatiki says he was surprised when he received the first call fro
350 villagers and 180 students in Wainimakutu will now have access to clean water after the commissioning of the Wainimakutu Village, Wainimakutu Primary School and Wainimakutu Secondary School Water Projects. Thi
173 structural fires have been reported this year compared to 144 in the same period last year which directly reflects the general public’s leisure attitude towards fire safety. This has been highlighted by the N
The Namosi Joint Venture has requested for the renewal of its Special Prospecting License for another three years however majority of the villagers of Namosi and Waidina do not agree with the renewal of the license due
The Department of Environment has not responded to the questions raised by the Tamavua Action Group on why the department’s Environmental Impact Assessment Administrator has decided that no EIA is required for the dev
