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Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Kameli Batiweti says the 2023-2024 National Budget is a very good budget and the increase in VAT on non-essential items is relatively well contained. In an interview with
Following a video circulating on social media regarding the conduct of the officers while handling a juvenile, the Fiji Police Force has clarified that the officers did not abuse the child seen in the video. Police
Tevita Kuruvakadua has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer of the iTaukei Land Trust Board. Solomoni Nata has been appointed as Interim CEO for a period of one year, effective yesterday. The Board says Na
The death of a 20-year-old man who sustained injuries during an assault is being treated as an alleged murder. Police say he was found lying motionless inside a home in Tovata by officers who had responded to a r
There are currently 36 confirmed cases of leptospirosis in Kadavu, with 40 percent of those cases being children under the age of 18 and 17 percent being children under the age of 9. The Health Ministry says a res
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a mass gathering on April 26th in Wainiyavu Village in the upper regions of the Namosi Province has resulted in the outbreak of typhoid cases. They say 7 typhoid cases were
Good news for 25 children as they will undergo open heart surgery at Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital from heart surgeons and specialists from the National University Hospital in Singapore. National Univer
Day 5 of the 2023 Fiji Showcase is set to provide more fun and entertainment for all ages with performances from Dauntless Movement Dance Crew and Waikatakata Vure E Delani Nuku Vula. Children will also get a chanc
Artist, recording engineer and composer Suliasi Uluilakeba says he is excited to be in Suva where he will be performing some great songs like Kere Vude, so bring your dancing shoes for the entertainment tonight at Fiji
Following the reduction of certain food items in the 2023/2024 National Budget, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they want to ensure that the Fijian Competition and Consumer Com
Permanent Secretary for Civil Service, Parmesh Chand says Investment Fiji Chair, Jenny Seeto’s criticism about civil servants laid back attitude and drastic changes needed in service delivery, is an extremely generali
Good news for Energy Fiji Limited as all staff below management level have received a 5 percent pay rise that will be backdated to 1st January, 2023. EFL CEO, Hasmukh Patel says with this year’s increase, the tot
Through your dedication and tireless efforts, you have transformed our beloved airline into a symbol of excellence, a source of national pride and inspiration. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this during
Hope was restored to young people's lives in Nakasi after the new Moana St Clare Boys Hostel was opened on Saturday. While opening the hostel, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the home will provide the young res
The discovery of a dangerous cocktail of toxic substances used by minors raises serious concern for their welfare and safety. Save the Children Fiji is calling on parents and guardians to exercise vigilant supervis
A 52-year-old taxi driver has been charged for allegedly stealing more than $44,000 while being employed as an Information Technology Manager in 2016. Police say the accused has been charged with one count of theft
3 students have been allegedly found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in two schools. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says the first incident was reported at the R
The Navtarang Sargam Stage Show at Fiji Showcase 2023 drew thousands of people as they gathered to watch their favourite personalities and other entertainment last night Senior Content Director Satya Nand says they
Communications Fiji Limited states that CFL is in regular contact with the family of the deceased and the two other victims recovering in hospital after the tragic ferris wheel accident at Fiji Showcase 2023 last Friday
It’s done, the budget has been presented and the reaction, thanks largely to the lengthy build up, we discussed previously, is “ok no surprises let’s get on with itâ€. In our last column, YB was bold enough
