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Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew, has directed the Divisional Police Commander Southern to verify allegations made in a social media post claiming a man sustained burns at the hands of Police officers whils
Chants of safe homes, streets, taxis, nightclubs, supermarkets, ending violence and rape against women and children echoed in Suva tonight as hundreds took part in the Reclaim The Night March. For Pearl Mitchell f
Drugs like some other issues are not purely a Police problem, it is a national problem. Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua made this comment to Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew during his tour of th
There was high drama at the Suva Flea Market before the start of the Reclaim The Night March. The march was supposed to start at 6.30pm however Police at the scene told the people that there should be no messages
After nearly 64 years, a new Vunivalu Na Tui Kaba will be installed on Bau Island this Friday. The chiefly title has been vacant since 1989 after the passing of Ratu Sir George Cakobau. His son, Ratu Epenisa C
We really need to get our house in order and that is very challenging. That is the view of prominent Suva lawyer, Richard Naidu who is the Chairperson of the 2023 Fiscal Review Committee and adds that they will hav
If women stop, the world stops. This is the theme of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement’s International Women’s Day celebration that was held at the Fiji Museum today. Hundreds of people flocked to the Mus
Today is all about celebrating the lives of women and recognising the important roles they play in our society. These were the words of Fiji Women’s Rights Movement’s Legal Rights Officer Bernice Lata during t
Freesoul Real Estate Development Limited has been given a final six months to pay the remaining $270,000 of the $1 million fine that was handed down in April last year. They were found guilty and fined for two coun
While enroute back to Fiji from Panama via the United States, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with FIJI Water owners Stewart Resnick and his wife Lynda Resnick. FIJI Water says it was also a unique opportunity
The Attorney General’s Chambers has been given time to tell the court of their position in relation to Richard Naidu’s contempt of court case. The case was today called before Justice Daniel Goundar for the fir
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the women of Fiji give us many reasons to be proud and grateful, and he is very happy to honour approximately half our population as we celebrate International Women’s Day. R
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has ordered that a psychiatric evaluation be done of an alleged rapist. The man allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a close family member in January this year. Just
Former Ratu Kadavulevu School Principal, Peni Senikarawa has been appointed as the Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary for Primary/Secondary, and former Queen Victoria School Principal, Joseva Gavidi, has been rehired to
The European Investment Bank officially inaugurated its new representation office in Suva that covers Fiji and the Pacific region to support and accelerate Fiji’s ambitious climate action by participating in hydropowe
The significance of celebration of Holi is of far greater importance to all the people of Fiji this year as we rebuild our lives and our nation as well as overcome social and economic deprivation after 16 years of unacc
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji President encourages all Mandalis to celebrate with all Fijians the bliss of Holi today by sharing and caring for each other. Dhirendra Nand says the Sabha wishes all F
Dozens of bushfires burning across Australia's east coast could get worse as severe heatwave continues. After two years of rains and floods, a return to warmer conditions has sparked New South Wales State's worst f
The Medical Services Pacific (MSP) will celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD) through an outreach program in the Waidina District in Naitasiri today. MSP say this has been made possible with the funding s
Schools will reopen for classes from today. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro, confirms that his office was kept updated during the adverse weather condition by Divisional and District Education Offices and bas
