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Three people have been killed after protesters set fire to a council building in eastern Indonesia, amid nationwide demonstrations over the death of a ride-sharing driver. A 21-year-old was run over by a police veh
53 individuals successfully attained the Plumber General Class III qualification from the Fiji National University’s National Training and Productivity Centre representing a diverse group from across Fiji’s workforc
Miss Fiji Sugar Corporation Tanya Vakatuku is standing for the revival and empowerment of Fiji’s youth by preserving the connection to the land and modernising agriculture, urging young people to view farming not as a
130 women residing in Suva and Nausori are now equipped with vital business and practical skills to support their families and communities after completing a week-long skills training program at the Church of Jesus Chri
Yemen's Houthi rebel movement has confirmed that its self-proclaimed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was killed in an Israeli air strike earlier this week. This announcement follows reports from the Ir
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, setting up a potential legal showdown that could upend his foreign policy agenda. The ruling affects Trump's "reciproc
Telecom Fiji has donated $5,000 and entered a team in the 2025 Frank Hilton Organization Charity Wheelbarrow Race- Bara Battle that will be held on Saturday September 13th at Albert Park, Suva. The Amazing Wheelbar
The Sugar Cane Growers Fund is encouraging Fijian farmers to harvest green cane instead of burning it, in order to support climate-friendly farming and protect the environment. CEO Raj Sharma says that although it
A 20-year-old man from Korolevu Village in Navosa is admitted in critical condition at the Lautoka Aspen Hospital after falling off a moving vehicle on Tuesday night. Police say the man was travelling in the tray o
More than 450 police officers have been deployed to Porepunkah to assist in the manhunt for 54-year-old Dezi Freeman, who is believed to have killed two police officers. The manhunt is in its fourth day as hundreds
Excitement is in the air as Labasa transforms into a hub of colour, music, and celebration with the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North officially kicking off today. Carnival Committee President Karunesh Kushal
Families and mourners visiting the Ra Christian Cemetery in Rakiraki will now benefit from a newly funded washroom facility, easing long-standing challenges faced during funeral services. The project, supported by
The US says it will deny or revoke visas for Palestinian officials wishing to travel to New York next month to attend the UN General Assembly session. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed them for undermining peac
The Tailevu Provincial Youth Council is instilling traditional values and identity in young people while preparing them to become future leaders of Fiji. General Secretary Jekope Raisua says the Siga kei Luvei Tail
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commision lawyer Alefina Vuki says she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling is a great opinion and they respect it. She says all they need is a majority of the people workin
Fiji’s Trade Policy Framework 2026–2035 aims to create a more inclusive, modern, and globally connected economy that benefits all Fijians and supports Fiji’s growth as a trading nation in an increasingly digital a
SODELPA lawyer Jolame Uludole says they are disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion. Uludole says the 1997 Constitution is still a legal document that has been held by the Fiji Court of Appeal. They wi
The Great Council of Chiefs acknowledges the Supreme Court’s advisory ruling issued today, which affirms the continued legal validity of the 2013 Constitution, while also recognising its "democratic deficit", acknowle
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says although they have yet to take legal advice on the full legal implications of the Supreme Court case, they believe the outcome is a just one as
The Coalition Government welcomes the opinion delivered today by the Supreme Court of Fiji on the constitutional amendment questions relating to the 2013 Constitution, which now means that constitutional amendment will
