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A 48-year-old carpenter is in police custody after he allegedly murdered his 78-year-old father in Manoca yesterday. Police say the suspect allegedly committed the offence while under the influence of alcohol, and
Police Commissioner Brigadier Sitiveni Qiliho has directed Internal Affairs to conduct a prompt investigation while the CID is also investigating the report of a police officer who allegedly assaulted his wife. The
The Year 8 external exams will begin on Friday 9th December and end on Tuesday 13th December instead of being held from the 13th to the 15th of December. Year 12 exams will now start on Thursday 1st December and en
Shocking statistics have been revealed after a visit to Vanua Levu and Taveuni by the team from the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital Fiji resulted in the discovery of 121 children affected with heart disease.
Three men have been arrested, with items alleged to have been stolen from the victim’s home after quick action by a team of officers attending to a report of a robbery on Sunday night. The three are also alleged
A survey of women staff at the University of the South Pacific campuses that had COVID-19 Work From Home periods has found that while some women enjoyed the flexibility of working from home, for others it was an extreme
The nomination period for candidates wishing to contest the 2022 General Election opened at 8am today. Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Mukesh Nand says nominations will close at 12pm on the 14th of November 2
Police will not make any comments after Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde confirmed last week that in the present case regarding Professor Biman Prasad, Police have advised that they will forward the do
There was an unplanned power outage yesterday afternoon which caused disruption to customers around the Laucala Bay, Muanikau and Nasese areas. Energy Fiji Limited teams established that the underground power cable
Voter Registration for the 2022 General Elections has closed. As at 28th October, 692,918 Fijians have registered to vote. Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says if you were not able to update you
8 former SODELPA MPs have resigned and applied to join the People's Alliance. They are Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Inosi Kuridrani, Ratu Antonio Lalabalavu, Mitieli Bulanauca, Peceli Vosanibola, Ra
The Electoral Commission held its first meeting following the issuance of the Writ and at this meeting they approved the Notice of Nomination to be published tomorrow. The Electoral Commission also discussed their
The Fijian Elections Office has activated the election clock. Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says this election clock is very significant because there are certain activities in the electoral calendar th
The nomination of candidates for the December 2022 general elections will open at 8am tomorrow. The Fijian Elections Office has announced all the key dates of the elections. The candidate nominations will clo
A group of 35 ANZ volunteers spent 300 hours over three days planting coral and mangroves and cleaning up the island in Namuka. ANZ Fiji Country Head, Rabih Yazbek says it was a fantastic day for them connecting w
A 53 year old farmer of Clopcott, Ba died yesterday after he was gored by a bull on Saturday afternoon. The man was attacked by a bull when he was tying cows belonging to a 60 year old farmer. He was rushed t
A 25-year-old man who is alleged to have had sexual relations with a 16-year-old student on three different occasions in Rotuma will take his plea in the Suva Magistrates Court today. Police say the man is alleged
Polling stations will open at 7.30am on election day and close at 6pm. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mukesh Nand says the total number of registered voters as of 28th October 2022 stands at 692,918
A total of nine political parties will be contesting the 2022 General Elections. Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says voter registration together with upgrading of cards, updating of voter details such as
Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube says they welcome the announcement of the election date and the entire country has been expecting the announcement for a very long time. He adds it has come 6 months afte
