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Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa confirms she is looking into a complaint received regarding SODELPA member and management board member, Ro Teimumu Kepa for not resigning and taking up board positions on t
70 students of Naqarawai in Namosi have to cross a river with the aid of a bamboo raft because they have been advised by OHS that the bridge cannot be used due to its condition. The head teacher of Naqarawai SDA Sc
The Land Transport Authority is urging the public to refrain from accepting offers from individuals pretending to be LTA officers and offering taxi permits to members of the public. The Authority says they have rec
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has again received confirmation from the Australian Government that it will receive a grant of AUD$3 million for two years with an option to extend for another two years. The centre
Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says the military’s campaign in Gaza “may take a month, two or three, but at the end there will be no more Hamas". Gallant was speaking after operational briefing at the
Sugar cane farmers can expect good news as the Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement on their cane payment that will be more than the guaranteed price of $85 per tonne tomorrow. This has been confirmed
The protection of intellectual property is critical to fostering the innovation of our local entrepreneurs and innovators, who will again contribute to economic development and global recognition. This was highlig
Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned Israel and the US that the Middle East may spiral out of control if Israel does not immediately stop its military action. On the other hand, the Israel De
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew has approved the wearing of a turban with the official Fiji Police crown. The Acting Commissioner says the first Constable to be able to witness and be part of this is
There has been no commitment from the government towards the Fiji Cancer Society until now and this has been a concern because we are a Non-Government Organisation. This was highlighted by the Fiji Cancer Society C
South Africa pulled off a great escape to come from nine points behind and beat England 16-15 at the death this morning keeping alive their title defence at the Rugby World Cup and setting up a blockbuster final against
Fiji Cancer Society Clinical Nurse, Karolina Tamani says there is an increase in breast cancer cases and this includes men and women as they recorded approximately 300 cases yearly. Tamani highlighted these statis
Spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Daniel Hagari says the Israeli military will "deepen" and "increase" its strikes on Gaza. At a press conference, he told reporters this would allow Israel to "minimis
Our aim is to mould women into leadership roles and encourage them into the Fijian political life that lead to the upcoming local municipal elections. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with the seasonal workers present in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme and assured them the full support from the People's Coalition Government.
The overnight Israeli airstrikes has left thousands of people homeless in the Central of Gaza and completely destroying their neighbourhood. Palestinian officials say more than 4,000 people have been killed in Ga
The world’s largest bilateral aid agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) celebrated their 40th year of the Volunteer Programme in Fiji last night. The Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenor
The Founder of the Pacific Recycling Foundation, Amitesh Deo, has welcomed the recent comments of the Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca that school counsellors are essential for the mental health and em
Police are currently searching for a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing at the Nadi Police Station today. Ritisha Riyal Singh of Malolo, Nadi was last seen at her home earlier this week and police say initi
Vodafone is urging all its customers to be vigilant about some fake messages being sent around by scammers in the form of SMS, Viber, Whatsapp, Facebook or other social media platforms to scam people for money. Th
