Acting CJ Temo is Acting President
Acting Chief Justice, Salesi Temo is the Acting President of Fiji. President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is in Geneva for the ILO Convention. Acting President Temo presented the 2022 FDB National Small a
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Taxi driver assaulted and robbed in Valelevu while woman injured during a home invasion in Rakiraki
A taxi driver is in hospital after he was assaulted and robbed in Valelevu while a woman is in hospital after she was injured during a home invasion in Rakiraki. Police say the taxi driver had picked one of the sus
66 member Tavuki Crime Prevention Committee launched in Kadavu
The 66-member Tavuki Crime Prevention Committee has been launched in Kadavu to prevent crime and to ensure youths are not engaging in criminal activities. This was highlighted by Fiji Police Force saying that after
Police investigate 2 cases of aggravated robbery in Valelevu and Rakiraki
Police are investigating two separate cases of aggravated robbery in Rakiraki and Valelevu. The first incident was reported yesterday morning along Ratu Dovi Road near the Kinoya Treatment Plant. Police say a
The complaint filed with FICAC against PA by Nataku is an act of desperation by the FijiFirst - Ditoka
People’s Alliance General Secretary, Sakiasi Ditoka says the complaint filed with FICAC against the People’s Alliance by Sailosi Nataku is an act of desperation by the FijiFirst Party. Nataku has filed a compl
Man robbed outside Immigration Department in broad daylight
A man has raised concerns after he was robbed yesterday morning while waiting to get his passport outside the Fiji Immigration Department in Suva. Rohitendra Singh says he was waiting for his number to be called in
Year 13 Natabua student Weatherall and Tavua College student Mani win Climate Change Essay Competition
Natabua High School student Benjamin Weatherall who took part in the 2022 Essay competition on Climate Change organised by the Fiji Association in Auckland says he encourages his peers to think of the little picture rat
Every month police send teams to Kadavu to uproot marijuana – ACP Raikaci
Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Sakeo Raikaci says every month, their teams are sent to Kadavu to uproot marijuana plants as they are trying their best to stop the cultivation of drugs on the island. H
30 students awarded prizes for essay competition on Climate Change
30 students were awarded cash prizes and certificates for taking part in the 2022 Essay competition on Climate Change organised by the Fiji Association in Auckland. Fiji Association in Auckland(Inc) member, Dr Sat
Eye care health is neglected in the Pacific countries – PacEYES President
Eye care health is neglected in the Pacific countries and we are trying to address this through clinical expertise to accelerate accessible and quality eye care across the region. This was highlighted by the Pacif
SODELPA in balance sheet insolvency
The latest audited accounts of SODELPA has highlighted balance sheet insolvency. According to the audit report for the year ended 31st December 2022 signed off by I.Naiveli and Co, the auditors say there is uncerta
Fiscal Review Committee recommends increase in water tariff rates
The government should immediately put together the necessary elements, including requesting FCCC review and rate-setting, for tariff restructuring and rates for water and wastewater and it should be possible to begin th
PM reassures students affected at RKS of govt support
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured the students of Ratu Kadavulevu School that the coalition government will work with relevant stakeholders to provide much-needed assistance to them. In a Facebook post,
All dues owed to Fijiana Drua and Fijiana 15s players have been settled – FRFUTB
The Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board has assured the public and the Fijiana players, that all due payments have been fulfilled. This follows a facebook post by the Vodafone Fijiana 15s captain, Sereima Leweniq
Australia in another COVID wave but it's not like the others
Each Omicron wave so far in Australia has had distinguishing features — the sharp rise and fall of BA.1, the widespread transmission among children and families in BA.2, a shift to more infections in older people with
2023 Bara Battle launched with 16 teams already registered
The 2023 Bara Battle has been launched with 16 teams already registered for the physical race that will be held on the 29th of next month at Albert Park in Suva. The funds collected from the race will contribute to
Boy found walking alone in Legalega reunited with his mother
The young boy who was found walking alone near Legalega in Nadi yesterday has been reunited with his mother. Police say Namaka Police found him walking alone and were taking care of him until his mother came forwar
Fiji and NZ sign Status of Forces Agreement to strengthen relationship
A Status of Forces Agreement between Fiji's Ministry of Home Affairs and the New Zealand Ministry of Defence was again signed this morning to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. While signing the
Nine injured in mass shooting after Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals
Nine people were injured when gunfire rang out as fans celebrated the Denver Nuggets' first-ever NBA championship win this morning. Police say three were injured in the shooting near the arena and are in critical
Gender-based violence and disadvantaged position of women are two major problems causing an unhealthy region – Prof. Prasad
There are many indicators that as a region, we are not in entirely good shape but a major one is the physical health of our people and adding to it are reports on gender-based violence and the disadvantaged position of