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The Lautoka City Council is planning to install CCTV cameras at the Vunato rubbish dump to deter people from entering the area after allegations were raised that people are burning rubbish. The Minister for Housing
Nine teachers from Fiji are part of the 2023 AISSP (Association of International Schools in the South Pacific) Educator Conference that is currently underway at the International School Suva. US Ambassador Marie Da
There are principles, rights and freedom that surround the Constitution and there is no favouritism in the appointments done by the government. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while offi
13 students from Years 7 to 13 were found by police swimming in the Kalabu Waterfalls during school hours yesterday after concerns were raised by residents living near Kalabu Village. They say students have been sk
I wrote these books to keep the characters and their experiences alive as they will live forever through these pages. Local Novel writer, Adi Tulia Nacola had highlighted this after launching her second novel calle
The Consumer Council of Fiji has commended the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission for its prompt and decisive action in addressing the issue of excessive price increases of chicken in the wake of the recent VAT
Students need to make up firm decisions on the programs and courses they want to do when applying for TSLS as they need to know that the tuition fees and allowances are paid by the taxpayers of Fiji who expect students
Nothing matters more to me than the safety, security and prosperity of Fiji and our Pacific island brothers and sisters, it’s my job as a leader to treasure and reassure myself and to reassure you that I am paying clo
The Suva City Council is warning vendors that anyone involved in illegal activities within the market, bus terminal and carrier stand areas in Suva, their license will be revoked. This comes after a suspect who se
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has handed over Steam-Sterilizer Equipment and an Ultra Sonic Washer to the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital. During the handover, President of the Pacific Ar
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service in collaboration with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has formed a Price Surveillance Taskforce and the two organisations have intensified inspections and are closely
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on Fijians to make use of any square meter of land around their house and plant fruits and vegetables to counter the increase in food prices following the increase in VAT to 15
My Culture is my identity and personality, it gives me spiritual, intellectual and emotional distinction from others. This was highlighted by the President of Blue Shield Pasifika, Adi Meretui Ratunabuabua-Divialag
Building on FIJI Water’s sponsorship of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup, the company recently welcomed the national rugby team to its bottling plant for an exclusive tour and employ
Two incidents have been noted by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission where community shops exorbitantly increased the prices of items sold in their shops. FCCC CEO Joel Abraham says their team quickly id
While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’s policies on VAT and bus fares, some say they have been caught by surprise at the sudden hike in the cost of living, while others
The constant factor in fatalities and accidents is speeding as there have been 25,960 traffic infringement notices issued for speeding from the 1st of January to the end of June, this year. This has been highlighte
Upon visiting Towns in Fiji, I'm told that our landfills have reached their capacity and it's about time that we need to come up with new ways, new ideas and innovative ways of managing our garbage. This was highli
Good news for students of Fiji Maritime Academy as they received a lifeboat worth $80,000 from Swire Shipping that will train cadets in vital safety and survival skills. Pacific Islands Swire Shipping Regional Mana
Police are calling on members of the public if they see children involved in any potentially life-threatening activity to step in and speak to them. This was highlighted by the Divisional Police Commander South and
