Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum granted bail
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been granted bail by Chief Magistrate Waleen George. Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with one count of abuse of office. It relates to a report lodged by the Acting Sup
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Man refused bail for allegedly raping and impregnating niece
The 37 year old man who allegedly raped and impregnated his 12 year old niece has been denied bail. The man appeared in the Labasa Magistrates Court. Police had earlier stated that the incident allegedly took
Name change policy is not gender sensitive and needs to be removed - Ali
The current Electoral (Registration of Voters) Act is not gender sensitive and needs to be repealed as soon as possible. This has been stated by Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali while speaking
Traditional healer facing rape charge after allegedly making claims to cure the victim of cancer
A 61 year old man is facing a rape charge after allegedly making claims to cure the victim of cancer when he committed the offence. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says the man has been charged wi
FNPF to cease COVID-19 Micro Business Assistance next Friday
The Fiji National Provident Fund will cease its COVID-19 Micro Business Assistance next Friday after assisting 168 members withdraw a total of $905,231.62 since October, 2021. FNPF says the Assistance was a relief
11 farmers to benefit from mechanised farming equipment and assistance from govt
We must continue to invest in our people and our resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica stated this as he handed over a farm tractor with a 3 disc plough and a 5.5ft rotovator wor
About 60 families still living in tents in Nabavatu after TC Ana in 2021
About 60 families in Nabavatu Village in Drekeniwai, Vanua Levu are still living in tents following the devastating effect of TC Ana in 2021 and plans are being made to relocate them by the end of this year. Follow
Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Nadi, to be the first-ever private multi-specialist hospital
The upcoming opening of the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Legalega Road in Nadi will be the biggest and South Pacific's first-ever private multi-specialist hospital. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Associat
3 men charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs each
The three men who were found with white substances that were tested positive to be methamphetamine following two raids in the Nakasi area on Saturday have been charged. Police say a 38-year-old technician, 38-year-
Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebration is a one time expenditure - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified that the funds that will be used for the Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations is a one time thing and it will be different next year. While speaking during the fijiv
University of Fiji now has its own borehole water supply
The University of Fiji, Saweni Campus, now has its own water supply after their borehole, tank and tap system was officially commissioned by the Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the University Council, Ambassador Kamlesh Ary
Ministry of Health concerned about detection of liquid dosage medications containing Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the World Health Organisation are concerned with the detection of liquid dosage medications containing Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in the South Pacifi
Our senior citizens and beggars have the right to live their life free of violence - Tabuya
Just like you and me, our senior citizens and beggars have the right and freedom to live their life free of violence and they need to be respected as they have contributed to shaping Fiji and need our love and care.
Three men remanded for alleged rape of 16-year-old student
The three men charged with the alleged rape of a 16 year old student on Saturday have been remanded in custody and the case has been transferred to the Lautoka High Court. The three are Saiyad Peir, Shihad Haashmi
Chaudhry calls on PM and Ministers to cut their travel allowances
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has rejected the excuse by the Prime Minister that he is still picking up $3000 a day in overseas travel allowance because the matter has to be first considered by the Parliam
Sayed-Khaiyum attacks ‘city slickers’ at the Economic Summit and labels the media as ‘tabetabe’
FijiFirst Party General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he is afraid for ordinary Fijians as there is talk from the National Economic Summit from a group of ‘city slickers’ to increase VAT, reduce the personal i
FWRM and FWCC want the name-change policy removed
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre have called for the repealing of the current Electoral (Registration of Voters) Act. The women’s NGOs led by FWRM Executive Director, Nalini Si
Nukusolevu farmers received a tractor valued at $77,080.00
Nukusolevu Farmers Co-Operatives Limited from Nasarawaqa Village in Lekutu, Bua received a tractor worth $77,080. The handover was presented by the Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica. The Deputy Prime Mini
EFL warns water levels low at Monasavu Dam after below average rainfall over past few months
Concerns have been raised by Energy Fiji Limited after the Monasavu Dam has been experiencing below-average rainfall over the past few months from November 22nd to April 23rd. They say these months are typically Fi
Public consultation on the review of GCC to start tomorrow in Nadi
Public consultation on the review of the Great Council of Chiefs will begin this week in the Western Division. The GCC Review Team will be led by Doctor Jone Baledrokadroka and include 6 members; Ratu Timoci Tavana