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Businesswoman and TikToker Ana Masere has been remanded in custody and her case has been transferred to the Nadi Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon. She is charged with two counts of causing harm by posting elec
Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue in Fiji, with 80 per cent of children under the age of two suffering from malnutrition and 50 per cent of school-aged children reported to be malnourished. Minist
The legacy of military involvement in Fiji’s political landscape continues to cast a long shadow over national institutions, according to the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Macmillan Brown Centre at Canterbury University,
Bamboo is rapidly emerging as a game-changing resource for Fiji, offering renewable, climate-resilient, and economically inclusive solutions that could revolutionise housing, livelihoods, and sustainable development acr
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts has raised serious concerns over a $5,000 across-the-board salary increase given to FICAC staff in 2023 and has questioned the lack of any formal job evaluation be
Jimmy Kimmel was "appearing to directly mislead the American public" with his comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, the head of the US broadcast regulator says Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communic
The 2025 Marist Bazaar aims to reconnect Old Boys and support families by creating business opportunities, addressing social challenges, and strengthening the spirit of brotherhood across generations. Marist Old Bo
A 40-year-old Nadi woman has been charged by the Fiji Police Cybercrime Unit after consultation with the Office of the Director Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Police say she has been charged with two counts of causing
The recent desecration of temples and places of worship in Fiji should not define who we are as a society. This was shared by the Co-coordinator for Disaster Reduction and Climate Change Reverend Tomasi Jale during
Fijian Elections Office's Director Corporate Services, Sanjeshwar Ram has stressed that the former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem should have paid his taxes rather than the government. In the trial where f
Samuela Tawase, the man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has had his case adjourned to tomorrow. Tawase had his case adjourned as Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola was not
The visit of the Indian Navy Ship Kadmatt has concluded today with a passage exercise with the RFNS Savenaca. Fiji Navy says this exercise focused on communication and navigation to enhance interoperability between
Fijian Holdings Limited Group has recorded a consolidated Net Profit Before Tax of $60.3 million for the year that ended on 30th June, which they say was against a challenging operating environment marked both by depres
With the HIV cases now being confirmed in young children as low as 13 years old, the Medical Services Pacific are piloting a new project focusing on our children in school. MSP Grants Acquisition and Accountability
Fiji’s coups have created lasting myths that justify certain actions and behaviour, many of which have been destructive and contributed to ongoing turmoil. This has been highlighted by Pro-Vice Chancellor Pacifi
The Fiji Labour Party has issued a stark warning over the devastating impact of the Rarawai Sugar Mill fire, calling for urgent government intervention to protect cane farmers, workers, and the wider sugar industry from
A 26-year-old self-employed man of Kulukulu, Sigatoka, and a 40-year-old self-employed woman of Nadi are in police custody in relation to alleged offences involving social media content.

 Police say it is alle
In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu officially inaugurated Fiji’s resident Embassy in
Operations at the Rarawai Mill in Ba have come to a standstill after a major fire broke out in the powerhouse, causing extensive damage to parts of the mill. The Fiji Sugar Corporation has confirmed that, while th
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare and humanitarian aid in Fiji by funding open-heart surgeries for two children at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hos
