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Imran Khan, who is charged with one count of possession of illicit drugs has been granted bail while Zoherb Zaral Begg, who is charged with one count of possession of illicit drugs and one count of importation of drugs,
It is not that FTA is for this government, we all voted for them to come in, a government that can work together with the teachers union. Fijian Teachers Association President, Netani Druavesi stated this while res
The Department of Information confirms they had worked with Vatis under the previous government to block social media accounts that violated its community engagement policy. Several social media account holders wh
Water Authority of Fiji Chief Operating Officer Seru Soderberg says an additional 26 million litres of water will be pushed into the Suva Nausori system when the Viria Water Project comes online to cater for the growing
Two of the three men arrested in Raiwaqa on Tuesday for allegedly importing 1.1 kilograms of methamphetamine have been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today. A 37-year-old and a 31-year-old m
University of the South Pacific Vice Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia who was exiled from Fiji by the previous government, arrived in the country this morning. He arrived in Nadi from Samoa with his
President of the United States of America Joe Biden has congratulated Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka on his election as the Prime Minister. In a letter conveyed to Rabuka from the
16 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 16 new cases recorded, 1 case was recorded in the Central Division, 14 cases in the Western Division and 1 case in the Northern Division.
A water spout that formed along the Coral Coast in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon posed no threat to the people along the coastal community as it was out at sea. This has been confirmed by Director Fiji Meteorologic
We want media freedom in Fiji and I apologize to the media organizations and the people on behalf of the government for the draconian Media Act that was put in place without proper consultations by the previous governme
Former Minister of Education and FijiFirst MP, Premila Kumar says schools were closed for more than three months in 2020 and eight months in 2021, causing a devastating impact on in-person learning. This was Kumarâ
11 suicide cases and 8 attempted suicide cases were recorded by the Fiji Police Crime Statistics Unit from the 1st of January until the 2nd of February this year. This is an overall increase of 19% this year compar
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Waterways and Environment, Mere Lakeba, says the symposium provides an opportunity for people to understand how invasive alien species interact, also the impacts it has on our
The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relation, Agni Deo Singh, says there were hindrances in the past regarding the Employment Relations Advisory Board meetings, including the composition of its memb
A father and daughter duo, have enrolled for undergraduate studies at The University of the South Pacific. 47-year-old Ratu Soqosoqo says he could not start the Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration and
More than 12,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, according to officials. Thousands of buildings collapsed and aid agencies a
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has met with the Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar in Delhi and has had a very fruitful meeting. Dr. Jaishankar congratula
Landowners are not forgotten and their concerns are a priority that needed to be addressed. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Kalaveti Ravu while meeting with Fiji Pine landowners
My Ministry is holding talks with development partners regarding maintaining and upgrading facilities as such. This was highlighted by the Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services, Ro Filipe
Fiji is an important place whether Fijians want that to be the case or not. This was stated by Australian National University’s National Security College Head, Professor Rory Medcalf during an exclusive interview
