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Youths of Namara, Kadavu are focusing on their elders' plans to plant more yaqona rather than cultivate marijuana. The elders in their village have put up plans for their youths to focus on planting 500 yaqona plan
The Pacific Elders’ Voice is urging the Pacific Islands Leaders to take a decisive and ethical stand on the submarine deal between Australia, United Kingdom and the United States which signals greater militarisation b
The salty tap water for residents living in Samabula and parts of Suva that resulted from salt water intrusion into the pumping station was not dangerous. This has been highlighted by Water Authority of Fiji Chief
Serious concerns are being raised by many people on the continued rising prices of goods at the retail outlets, which is greatly affecting many families to put food on the table. A major concern being raised is wha
More than 3,000 tourists have arrived in the country on the cruise ship, Celebrity Eclipse. Following its stop at the Suva port, the Celebrity Eclipse is making another stop at the Lautoka port today before leaving
As thousands of Fijians are facing water supply disruptions along the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor due to low water levels at the sources, the Water Authority of Fiji is losing 46 percent of treated water because of leaki
Actress Millie Bobby Brown has announced she is engaged to Jake Bongiovi, her boyfriend of two-and-a-half years. Bongiovi, 20, is an actor and the son of legendary singer Jon Bon Jovi. The announcement follows
The institutional mechanism for the Tourism Development Programme in Vanua Levu has been approved by Cabinet. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who says the Programme aims to build sustainable e
Good news for the staff of Fiji Pine Limited, Tropik Wood Industries Limited and Tropik Wood Products Limited who are hourly paid employees as they received a 5% wage increment back dated to 1st January 2023. It ap
Fiji Airways has resumed direct flights to Narita, Japan after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, re-establishing its linkages to Asia. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviatio
Police cannot do it alone and its quite terrible with young kids harassing people. Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua stated this when he was asked about the issue of mugging in Suva adding that he knows the
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has made it clear that the current water problems can be fixed in the next 5 to 7 years. As residents along the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor face disruptions to water supply due to lac
People will need to conserve water as the Nadi Weather Office has confirmed that the dry spell will continue this month. Director of the Fiji Meteorological Services, Teri Atalifo says they are forecasting that in
Following concerns raised by members of the public regarding some Bump-head parrot fish being caught by some fishermen, the Ministry of Fisheries has stated that trading of the fish is prohibited. An academic at th
Cabinet has approved preparatory works for the establishment of an Education Commission to carry out a holistic review of our education system. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says this is a major undertaking of th
Thousands of people living along the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor will continue to face water cuts until there is sufficient rainfall for the water level at the Waimanu River to increase. Water usage for car washing,
Cabinet has approved the amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the amnesty is intended to facilitate the recovery of principal rates owed by residential
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that cabinet has approved the review of the name change policy implemented by amendments to the Interpretation Act and the Electoral (Registration of Voters) Act.
The coalition government has approved the review of the opening hours of nightclubs in relation to the permitted hours during which liquor can be sold. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says cabinet has decided that
Cabinet has approved the amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the amnesty is intended to facilitate the recovery of principal rates owed by residential
