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At least 47 people have been killed by a bomb that apparently targeted policemen praying in a mosque in Peshawar (Peh-Shah-Wah), Pakistan. The mosque is within the tightly-guarded police headquarters area. Pak
The Year 12 National Examination Provisional Results will be released today. Acting Permanent Secretary, Timoci Bure says 13,281 students sat for the examination and the Ministry recorded a 64 percent pass rate for
Leader of Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama has written to Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, refusing to accept the paid Government quarters as it is illegal to make such an offer in the first place. Bai
The Ministry of Finance has so far assisted 203,942 students with a total payout of $40.8 million under the $200 back to school support. The Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder says positive sentiments ha
Permanent Secretary for Education, Doctor Anjeela Jokhan has resigned from the position effective from today. Public Service Commission Chairperson, Luke Rokovada says Deputy Secretary for Education, Timoci Bure ha
People in Taveuni will be able to get free medical check ups this Saturday as the Fiji Cancer Society will be provide cancer education and screening programs at the Waiyevo Hospital in collaboration with their stakehold
Although we continue to detect 4 to 7 new cases annually I have confidence in our staff at the Leprosy and Dermatology Department that they will lead us with their expertise, knowledge and skills to achieve our mission.
Deputy Police Commissioner Itendra Nair is taking his leave as he nears the end of his contract. Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew says Nair’s replacement will be announced in due course.
188 of the 300 victims of sexual offences last year were under the age of 18 years. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the youngest accused person was a 12 year old boy while the younge
Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Surend Sami, who was under contract, is no longer holding the post of Chief of Intelligence, Investigations and Prosecutions. Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew says ACP Sami
An increase in stray dogs has been noticed in parts of Navua, Suva and Nausori where abandoned dogs are seen in towns and areas searching for food and a place for shelter. This is also becoming a major concern as t
The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation says an investigation has been called to look into the spending of the Public Service Broadcasting fee or grant from government to FBC, which since Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum took over in 20
International flights at Auckland Airport are able to resume but disruptions are likely to continue for several days after flooding shut operations on Friday. A spokesperson for Auckland Airport confirmed anyone fl
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has reminded all parents and guardians to redeem their children's E-transport cards well in advance of the start of the school year and to refrain from abusing its use before school
Kenneth Tafunai, who was born with a heart problem, will now live a long and healthy life after the 9-year-old successfully had heart surgery at the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital. Kenneth's father, Micha
The Fiji Airways men’s 7s team put on a much improved performance beating France 29–5 in the bronze final of the Sydney 7s. Thomas Carol of France scored the opening try, however speedster Iowane Teba responde
A 26-year-old farm supervisor, is alleged to have drowned whilst swimming in a creek near the Wainivesi Farm in Korovou, Tailevu, this morning. Police say the man's body is kept at the Korovou Hospital awaiting pos
The 35-year-old farmer of Dreketi Village in Qamea, who was earlier reported missing in waters between Laucala Island and Taveuni, has been found. Police have called off the search after his body was found earlier
If each of us took responsibility and saw the pain in the people around us, took that one step, had the will, we could all be like Allen. Assistant Minister for Women and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran highlighte
The Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation has congratulated Salote Panapasa and Ana Salaivalu Mataiciwa, for their recent appointments as the Acting Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service and Acting Sup
