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President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has confirmed that the first Great Council of Chiefs meeting will be held in May. While opening the new parliament session, Ratu Wiliame says government must respect the human rig
The United Nations has agreed to support the Fiji Government to convene a roundtable of development partners, the private sector and key stakeholders to discuss best approaches to supporting SMEs and cooperatives in Fij
28 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 28 new cases recorded, 11 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 12 cases in the Western Division and 5 cases in the Northern Division.
Former FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash who gave false information to a public servant and obtained financial advantage will be sentenced today. Prakash falsely stated that his permanent place of residence was in Wai
National Federation Party General Secretary, Seni Nabou says former Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar Industry Voreqe Bainimarama allegedly misled Parliament on 14th February 2019 by saying an investigation had comm
Your People’s Coalition Government commends the huge self-sacrificing work that you are all doing, and we stand ready to help in any way we can. An emotional Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this at th
Justice Salesi Temo has been sworn-in as the Acting Chief Justice at the State House this afternoon. Members of the judiciary were present to witness Acting Chief Justice Temo's swearing in. Prime Minister Si
Sacked Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has released a statement today, saying the new FBC Chairperson, Ajay Bhai Amrit’s comments that he was paid $32,000 a month in salary, is absolutely fals
4 of the 26 people charged with serious sex offences in January, were juveniles. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there were 26 victims of whom 22 victims were under the age of 18 years.
Empowered women entrepreneurs can break the cycle of poverty and create an enabling environment for inclusive economic growth. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation,
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The man alleged to have murdered a 35-year-old farmer during an argument out at sea between Laucala Island and Taveuni last week has been charged. The accused is alleged to have hit the man with a stick during an a
A relative of the man whose body was found under the Vatuwaqa Bridge earlier this week has come forward. Police say the victim has been identified as a 71-year-old retiree who had resided in Gaji Street, Samabula.
The FBI is searching President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth (Reh-Ho-Berth), Delaware as part of an investigation into classified documents. In a statement, Biden's lawyer, Bob Bauer says the search was planned with
Fiji Year Eight Examination provisional results have been released today as the Education Ministry has recorded a 62 percent pass rate compared to 69 percent in 2019. Year 8 students did not sit for the FY8E in 202
National Coordinator for the Financial Management Counselors Association of Fiji, Lagi Fisher, says parents in Fiji and around the world are one of the reasons children are held back when it comes to savings. This
Villagers from Navitilevu in Navosa say they have been calling for assistance for many years as they need water tanks as a back up to their water sources. Their main source is a nearby river and they face great dif
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says phasing out FICAC does not mean totally getting rid of them as they are an instrument of the Constitution of Fiji. This means taking away FICAC cannot be done at this stage.
Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh has revealed the salaries of former and current senior staff of the Fiji Sugar Corporation, where former board member who advanced to CEO and Executive Chair Abdul Khan was
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated that Cabinet reviewed the decision making machinery of Government while the objective is to improve the coordination and facilitate effective implementation of Government developmen
