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Methodist Church of Fiji President, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai has called on the members of the Great Council of Chiefs to ensure that the new GCC will do the things that is intended to benefit the people. He says the
A woman who was allegedly assaulted by three members of her family last month, passed away at the Labasa Hospital yesterday. Police say on the 24th of April, the 39 year old victim was allegedly assaulted by her br
The Fiji Labour Party clarifies that the Twitter account under the name of Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhary@MPCFiji (It’s time for a change) is a fake account and the party has lodged a complaint with the Cybercrime Un
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Lee Burney, has decided that there will be no reinstatement of charges against former military officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara following a review of the matter. Ratu
History will be created today at the first Great Council of Chiefs meeting on Bau Island after it was disbanded in 2007, as an Indo-Fijian dance group will take part in the opening event. It has been confirmed that
44 year old Munesh Goundar who allegedly stabbed his partner and set fire to the home they were occupying in Saweni, Lautoka on Sunday morning, has been remanded in custody. Goundar appeared in the Lautoka Magistra
Members of the community are raising concerns that since government owns the Qoliqoli or traditional fishing grounds, maybe they should also help with the enforcement of the management arrangements undertaken by the loc
A Leadership Village will be set up at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School Ground tomorrow as part of the Ratu Sukuna Week celebration. This has been highlighted by the Deputy CEO of the iTaukei Affairs Board, Josefa Togan
Members of the Great Council of Chiefs are starting to arrive on the chiefly island of Bau to present their credentials ahead of the start of the GCC meeting tomorrow. It has been confirmed that 13 provinces will b
Meta has been fined a record-breaking USD$1.3 billion by European Union regulators for violating EU privacy laws by transferring the personal data of Facebook users to servers in the United States. The European Dat
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre believes domestic violence is an ongoing epidemic that has always existed. This has been highlighted by the FWCC Coordinator, Shamima Ali, as she says not all women who suffer from
A 6-year-old child has drowned during a picnic trip yesterday afternoon. Police say the alleged incident occurred on Mosquito Island in Lami where the victim was with her family. Investigations continue into t
The 48-year-old farmer of Qeledamu Settlement in Wainikoro, Labasa who allegedly murdered his wife has been charged. The accused has been charged with one count of murder. Police say the suspect is alleged to
There is a major worry on domestic related cases where women and children are victims of sexual and assault related crimes in their own homes. This was highlighted by the Acting Commissioner Aporosa Lutunauga as he
In a historic first of its kind programme, the Blue Prosperity Fiji is embarking on a large-scale ocean science expedition across Fiji to gain a better understanding of existing marine life and resources. This effo
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre condemns the terrible acts of violence on women’s bodies by men and especially those who are supposed to cherish and protect them. This has been highlighted by the FWCC Coordinato
As the country heads into an important week to celebrate the achievements and contribution of one of Fiji’s greatest statesmen, Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna, the iTaukei Affairs Ministry says we are
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has not made any comments in relation to the arrival of former military officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara in Fiji. Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci
The representative of Yavusa Nabukebuke, Nailili, in the province of Namosi, Ratu Ifereimi Buaserau Camaisala says the new Great Council of Chiefs should not include leaders who are part of a political party. Ratu
Port Denarau Marina has been honored with the Highly Commended Award in the Industry Innovation category at the Marina Industries Association and Nautilus Marine Marina of the Year Awards. This recognition was pres
