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Two women in their 20’s are in Police custody after they were found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Police say the two were arrested by Raiwaqa Police yesterday afternoon at Jittu Estate.
The saying “not all heroes wear capes†rings true for Joshko Wakaniyasi who has been a one of the biggest champions for people living with disabilities. According to the Pacific Disability Forum, Joshco (as he
Over 16 million trees have been planted under the National 30 Million Trees in 15 Years initiative, and it is collectively planted by youths, schools, civil society organizations, church groups, individuals and communit
Children in rural and remote locations are expected to receive new books after executives from the Star Printery Limited handed over 17 cartons of exercise books worth $3,000 to the Minister for Women, Children and Pove
Fiji has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this year focusing on the urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination as this remains
The people of Cakaudrove held a Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony this morning and celebrated the appointment of the Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as the Speaker of Parliament at the chiefly village of Somosomo, Taveuni.
The philosophy behind the coalition government’s approach is one of value for money. This comment was made by Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad when asked about the checks and balances in place in rela
$34 million is owed to the Water Authority of Fiji, and a large portion of this debt was part of the COVID-19 support. WAF Chief Executive Officer Dr Amit Chanan says these debts are not only from residential custo
Some parents have raised concerns as children are not attending school daily and are dropping out of school. Parents say they only go to school on sports days and when they force their children to attend classes, the
One of the biggest champions for people living with disabilities, Joshko Wakaniyasi has passed away. Joshko was the Executive Director of the Spinal Injuries Association and was very active in the wider disability
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew reminded thirty-eight investigating officers taking part in a one-month Investigators Course Level 2 that every investigative case has its own challenges and merits, but there i
Former Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, Surend Sami is currently being questioned by Police. Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, Acting ACP Sakeo Raikaci says Sami is being questioned at CID i
$800 million is needed by the Water Authority of Fiji over five years, to be able to get their assets in the condition that they can provide services to all Fijians. WAF Chief Executive Officer Dr Amit Chanan says
The explanatory notes of the draft Media Bill states that it is not intended as a complete reform of Fiji’s media law landscape. It says wide-ranging and more comprehensive consultation will be required on this,
Millions of dead fish have washed up in a river near a small Australian town, in a phenomenon state officials say is related to the “heatwave conditions†that are sweeping the country. Video emerged this week s
There has been a perennial shortage of veterinarians in Fiji as there was no veterinary training institute in the region until the Fiji National University created one in 2014, on request by the Fijian Government.
Two juveniles who stole $50 from a shop in Labasa have been released on a good behaviour bond in a sum of $500 for two years. The two aged 14 and 15 years and are year 10 students. It was heard in court that t
At least 12 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck the southern coast of Ecuador. Buildings have been damaged in several cities following the 6.7 magnitude quake. The southern province of El Oro
People are urged to stop smoking in public places and selling loose cigarettes after eight people got booked for smoking in a public place and two for selling loose cigarettes at the Suva Market Area this week. The
Teachers are in a very vital position to recognize child sexual abuse and they must do the referrals to relevant authorities. This has been highlighted by Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali while sp
