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A father of four is using the Christmas season to sell his produce so he can prepare for the new school year. Mitieli Kuruilawaki, who is a farmer from Naraiyawa Village in Namosi, says this is a time to prepare f
As Fiji is faced with a shortage of skilled and professional labour due to labour migration and mobility, the Fiji government through the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, is collaborating w
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the Northern Division, Taveuni and nearby smaller Islands, Eastern parts of Viti Levu, Serua, Namosi, Nausori, Naitasiri, Tailevu, Beqa and Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller isl
In an aim to strengthen safety measures for close to 100 Collection Pillars of Recycling (CPR) who are involved in waste-picking in Ba, the Pacific Recycling Foundation, in partnership with 4 R Electrical & General
More than 750 Fiji-based employees at The Wonderful Company donated $250,000 to support non-profit organisations this year. The FIJI Water Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organisations in Fiji, today s
Marvel is parting ways with Jonathan Majors. EW can confirm that the studio is officially cutting ties with the 34-year-old actor, who plays the villain Kang the Conqueror. Majors was set to star in multiple M
As we approach the festive season, the Land Transport Authority extends warm greetings to you and your loved ones. Christmas is a time of merrymaking, joy, and happiness, where families and friends come together to cele
Actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend after a trial in New York. The jury found Majors, known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe, attacked British choreographer Grace J
Fijians will not be able to register under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Programme and the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Scheme as new registrations have been temporarily suspended for the next 7
The 38-year-old man who crashed his vehicle into the Narere Police Station on Sunday has been charged and will be produced at the Nasinu Magistrate Court today. Police say he is charged with Dangerous Driving Contr
60 youth participants in Lau are on their way to securing a promising career and source of income after completing a five-day Small Engine Repair training held at Waitabu Village, Lakeba Island, Lau. The five-day t
Christians need to open their hearts to the needy during Christmas and also share the love of God with everyone. This was the Christmas message that Methodist Church of Fiji President, Reverend Semisi Turagavou sha
iTaukei communities are now being targeted to be assisted with innovative poverty elimination plans and sustainable rural development. Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu says the Great Council of Chiefs to
33 warning letters have been issued to traders found breaching standards in the Food and Safety Act and all businesses in the food sector are urged to comply with safety standards. In a joint statement by Fijian Co
As we enter into what we believe will be a quiet festive season, on the political front at least, we start a series of columns that will review the extraordinary year that was and look forward to 2024 and what it may me
Ministry of Sugarcane Industry is urging all sugarcane farmers to plant approved varieties of sugarcane in the 2023/2024 season and to refrain from planting unapproved varieties. They say after random field visits,
Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square, after officials in Jesus’ traditional birthplace decided to forgo celebrations due
A flash flood alert remains in force for flood prone areas, small streams and low lying crossings of the Central Eastern Division from Navua to Qauia, Rewa and Korovou River, Labasa and Qawa River. The Nadi Weathe
Several roads are closed due to flooding in Serua, Namosi and Wainadoi. The roads affected are Nasasa, Viwawa road, Vunaniu Crossing, Korovisilou, Nakorovou, Namelimeli, Thompson Back Road, Navua Town, Nacegacega
Land Transport Authority Acting Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa says that the LTA are working with the banks so that people can make payments online as they prefer cashless transactions. He says previously
