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Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is claiming that it seems there is a political witch-hunt in respect to a number of matters. Sayed-Khaiyum made the comments while leaving the CID Headquarters yesterda
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after the shooting at a 16th birthday party in Alabama that killed four and injured 32 over the weekend. Police say brothers Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCull
The University of the South Pacific staff were given a pay rise in October last year and January this year because of their exceptional management of the budget. This has been confirmed by the Vice Chancellor and t
If a student gets free tertiary education it is only fair that Fiji bonds that student. This has been stated by Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO Mark Dixon who says the country is currently facing a skills shor
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says as the Prime Minister has said, all the final details relating to the total expenses and sponsors for the National Economic Summit will be made
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was today questioned and released at the CID Headquarters in Suva. Sayed-Khaiyum says he will be questioned again tomorrow. Chief of Intelligence, Investigations and
The Fiji Police Force strongly refutes a newspaper article headlined “Boy sleeps in cellâ€, and stresses that the mother and the boy in question were never kept in a cell as the officers quickly made arrangements for
The bus driver involved in the fatal accident in Naila, Nausori on Monday has been questioned and released. Police say the 17 year old student jumped out of the moving bus and got trapped under one of its tyres.
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is currently at the CID Headquarters in Suva. We have asked police to provide information in relation to why Sayed-Khaiyum is at CID and what he is being questioned for.
New Zealand has been a strong friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting the development efforts. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica while welcoming New Zea
In a last-minute deal, US voting technology firm Dominion has settled with Fox News just before their defamation trial was due to begin. Dominion had sought US $1.6 billion from Fox, arguing the network spread fals
The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring that those who are forced to relocate from their homes due to the adverse impacts of climate change are treated with dignity and respect, and the best forms of support a
A trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers lies over Fiji and this will result in localised heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas. The system is expecte
Violence against children in Fiji is high and in 2021, 81 percent of the children were experiencing one form of violence in their circle of trust or by their caregiver. This has been highlighted by the United Natio
Serious concerns are being raised by the Suva Taxi Association regarding the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted daily. President of the Suva Taxi Association, Ratnash Narayan says yesterday a
Justice William Calanchini and Justice Alipate Qetaki were sworn-in as judges today by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere. Justice Calachini was sworn-in as the Judge of the Supreme Court while Justice Qetaki was s
A song that uses Artificial Intelligence to clone the voices of Drake and The Weeknd has gone viral on social media. Called Heart On My Sleeve, the track simulates the two stars trading verses about pop star and ac
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service want policies that make it easier for people to be tax compliant. FRCS CEO, Mark Dixon says every tax administration in the world has some tax evasion happening and their job is
Fundraising can now be conducted by schools. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka when questioned by the media about schools in maritime areas who still pay fees for school chaplains. He says s
The Crown Princess of Denmark, Princess Mary will be visiting Fiji next Tuesday to Thursday. In a statement the Danish Royal House says the visit to Fiji will be partly carried out together with UNFPA Executive Di
