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Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Esrom Immanuel says municipal councils are not complying with the national standards of timely submitting audited financial accounts to the Office of the Auditor
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney General, Siromi Turaga met with Minister for Sugar, Charan Jeath Singh in relation to Singh’s comments on Walesi in a meeting in New Zealand last week. There were conc
The International Monetary Fund says they do not see an acute shortage in the labour force in Fiji at this time but emigration from Fiji is reducing the skilled labour force. The Head of IMF Mission to Fiji, Marsha
A 24-year-old carpenter has passed away in a road accident near Lakeba Street along Princes Road in Suva. The man from Nadonumai in Lami was allegedly heavily intoxicated and was sitting in the middle of the road w
The recent power outage for residents in Valelevu, Nadera and Kinoya yesterday was caused by a bus that had veered to the wrong side of the road near Valelevu and collided with an EFL power pole at around 5.43pm yesterd
Fijians living in Tovata, Makoi, Kalabu, Caubati village, Tacirua East, Cunningham, Tacirua East, parts of Cunningham and Tacirua are advised to store water after the Water Authority of Fiji says they are experiencing l
A 53-year-old man from Barotu in Rakiraki is alleged to be the country’s latest road fatality victim following an accident near Teidamu Hill in Lautoka. Police say the victim’s vehicle was hit by a vehicle dri
First Lady Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive for positive change. She highlighted this during the second Women Invigorating the Nation Convention closing dinner at the Gr
The careers workshop provides the right platform for careers teachers to equip them with correct information and guidance to students as they play a critical role in helping students achieve their full potential and bui
Search and rescue efforts are under way after one of the deadliest tornadoes to have ever hit the US state of Mississippi. At least 24 people have died following Friday night's tornado, with more thought to be tra
Nishaat Sadiyah Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (First Class) with a Gold Medal says programs such as this will help in having more local urban planners and designers in the c
Leadership Fiji acknowledges with respect and admiration the many hearts that Joshco Wakaniyasi has touched and inspired through his work and dedication to the special needs community in Fiji and the Pacific. They
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka gave his reassurance to the people of Rotuma of the Coalition Government’s commitment to improving critical infrastructure such as
Fiji can not leave behind half of the population and it needs a diverse and inclusive society. The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya, highlighted this while speaking at the Women I
The Deputy Speaker and Assistant Minister for Housing, Lenora Qereqeretabua says she is among other women who get trolled on social media. Qereqeretabua shared her experience when she was trolled by a former schoo
During Ramadhan people must assist the less fortunate and encourage actions of generosity and charity as the course of fasting teaches the pain and struggles of people who are forced to stay without food and drinks.
ANZ offices and branches across the Pacific will turn off their lights at 8.30pm tomorrow as part of Earth Hour, a global grassroots movement in support of the environment. ANZ Regional Executive for the Pacific, S
Stand proud, stand tall, you have gone through the mill, you have done your training, you should be proud that you now wear that uniform and the nation looks to you to look after those that come in here for corrections,
Some teachers of Lami High School say they and about 300 students are facing water disruptions due to low pressure however, the school says they do get proper water supply from the Water Authority of Fiji. The teac
The RKS Sports Committee, Parents Association and the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School today signed a 3-year agreement with CK’s Suva Bargain as their official sponsor for their sports merchandise and school wear f
