Body of 69-year-old man recovered
The body of the 69-year-old man who was earlier reported missing following the discovery of the body of his 67-year-old wife near the Maruru Bridge in Ba has been recovered. His body was recovered late yesterday.
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More congratulatory messages for PM
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka continues to receive congratulatory messages from leaders in the Pacific and around the world. In a congratulatory letter, Prime Minister of France, E
Usain Bolt: Investigation opened after ex-Olympic champion spots 'discrepancies' in investments
A company which looks after Usain Bolt's investments is under investigation after reports he may have lost millions of dollars to fraud. Jamaica's Financial Services Commission has placed the firm, Stocks and Secur
Ditoka offers condolences to the family of 8-year-old boy from Tacirua
The Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka has offered his condolences to the family of the 8-year-old boy from Tacirua who was swept away by strong currents yesterday. Ditoka confirms that reports have be
Ditoka assures Western Division staff of his support
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka has assured staff members of the Ministry serving in the Western Division that he would fully support them in the work they do as he tak
Body of 8-year-old boy recovered
The body of the 8-year-old boy who was swept away in a flooded drain in Tacirua yesterday afternoon has been recovered. Police say the body was recovered by a joint team consisting of officers from the Police Speci
Government and Fiji Care agrees to pay term life and funeral benefits, irrespective of COVID-19 vaccination status
Good news for FijiCare-insured social welfare recipients as the Government and FijiCare have agreed to pay term life and funeral benefit to all eligible beneficiaries, irrespective of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Tourism is the saviour and the way forward in 2023 - Gavoka
Tourism is the saviour and the way forward in 2023. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka at the Tourism Fiji office in Nadi, where he was wel
Vanua o Bau visit is a boost of confidence for the challenges that lie ahead - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka received a courtesy call from the Vanua o Bau at the GCC complex in Nasese. In thanking the Vanua o Bau, Rabuka acknowledged the visit and says that this occasion has not only strengt
We want people to live together peacefully - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they want people to live together peacefully. While speaking during the traditional ceremony of welcome by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rabuka says it is proper for all Fiji
Chand appointed as Acting PS of Public Service and Public Enterprises
Parmesh Chand has been appointed as the new Acting Permanent Secretary of Public Service and Public Enterprises. Chand was a candidate for the People’s Alliance in the 2022 General Elections. Susan Kiran ha
Construction on $30 million hangar resumes for Laucala Island – Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs, Manoa Kamikamica, say they have removed the stop order for the construction of a $30 million hangar for Laucala Island on Monday as it was ca
FSC had provided evidence to FICAC, but the file disappeared – Singh
Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh says FSC had given evidence against the former FSC CEO, Abdul Khan, to FICAC some two years back, but the file had disappeared, however FICAC says all investigation materials, files
FEO to resume voter services from Monday
The Fijian Elections Office will commence its voter registration services from Monday at their three Voter Services Centres across the country. The Centres are located at the Government Referral Centre in Suva, 36
Fiji Street Dog Hero program is the chance to make a difference – Greater Good Foundation
The future of Fiji’s only shelter for street dogs, The Greater Good Foundation, is in the hands of animal lovers. Greater Good Foundation Spokesperson Mohammed Khan highlighted with the support of the community
Mindpearl Awards Night back after a lapse of 3 years
About 1,300 staff are expected to be present at the Mindpearl Fiji Awards Night tomorrow, which is returning after a lapse of 3 years. There will be 15 different categories of awards up for grabs and some special
Body of 23-year-old missing man found
The body of the 23-year-old man who went missing while swimming for freshwater mussels in a river near Koronivia on Wednesday has been found. The body was found near Tawakelevu, Lokia, by the search team this morni
64-year-old farmer dies following accident in Rakiraki yesterday afternoon
A 64-year-old farmer from Korowaqa, Rakiraki has died after the vehicle he was driving was involved in an accident near Malake, Rakiraki yesterday afternoon. Police say the man allegedly lost control of his vehicl
22 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
22 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 22 new cases recorded, 12 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 8 cases in the Western Division and 2 cases in the Eastern Division.
Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation to digitize their databases to ensure social allowance protection
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is now looking at the digitalization of all its data and processes to strengthen its system and ensure integrity. This was highlighted by the Minister for Wo