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Children turning 6 years old will not be declined enrolment to Year 1 in 2024 just because they are born after the 30th of June of the year of admission after the cabinet approved the change in the age requirement for c
Elon Musk has completed his US$44 billion takeover of Twitter, according to a number of media reports and an investor in the firm. Twitter's Chief Executive and finance boss have reportedly left with immediate eff
Lautoka Police are requesting information for two people who were found inside a burnt taxi along the Viseisei Bypass in Lautoka last month that could assist in an ongoing investigation. Police say while DNA analy
Questions are being raised by people in parts of Suva on how and why some roads repaired just a few months to a year ago already have a number of potholes and why properly sealed roads are dug up by some service provide
A partly decomposed body of an unidentified male was retrieved yesterday by Sigatoka Police. The body was found floating in Waibogi Creek, Sigatoka. Police say a 21-year-old cane cutter made the discovery and
Four women charged jointly with 27 counts of allegedly obtaining financial advantage will be produced in the Ba Magistrates Court today. Police say the accused allegedly made verbal presentations to the settlements
There was a head-on-collision between a taxi and another vehicle along Queens Highway in Kalokolevu. Police say a vehicle heading towards the west from Suva allegedly lost control causing it to veer onto the oppos
A partly decomposed body of an unidentified male was retrieved yesterday by Sigatoka Police. The body was found floating in Waibogi Creek, Sigatoka. Police say a 21-year-old cane cutter made the discovery and
We cannot allow the meteoric growth we are seeing across our economy, agriculture, tourism, education, private sector, infrastructure and development be jeopardised by anyone seeking to profit only themselves. This
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir will be entitled “Spare†and is set for a January 10 release. Penguin Random House says the 416-page book will include Harry’s recollection of Princess Diana’s fun
7 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 7 cases recorded, 2 cases were recorded in the Central Division and 5 cases in the Western Division. The national 7-day rolling average of ca
Fiji will not have daylight saving this year as the school terms end on the 16th of December. Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says the suspension of this year’s transition to daylight saving is to allow stu
People will not have to worry about transportation on election day as they will be provided with free public transport services following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Fijian Elections Office,
The Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji does not condone irresponsibly immersing of idols or other festive peripherals near shorelines. Acting President Sabha, Dhirendra Nand says it is sad that despite several
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has strongly condemned Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s reported comments “Veiraisi Settlement Eviction: There are many people like that in Fijiâ€. Gavoka says it is a lit
People living in parts of Nakasi and the greater Nausori area continue to raise serious concerns about constant water cuts everyday and are demanding the Water Authority of Fiji to provide them with regular supply.
The Fiji National University is holding the 2022 National Quality and Innovation Conference and the 2nd Team Excellence Competitions at the Holiday Inn after 2019. This year’s theme is Innovations for Higher Pro
The new Savusavu Market will give an opportunity to 184 vegetable vendors to sell their produce from a modern facility, with capacity and space for new vendors and will provide services to about 60,000 of Cakaudrove, ya
Fiji’s National Carrier, Fiji Airways has been rated a Five Star Major Airline 2023 in the Official Airline Ratings by the company’s passengers.  For the 2023 Awards, nearly one million flights were rated by
Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer Kamal Chetty says the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards has been a reflection of the growing Fijian economy and businesses that have existed and still thriving from
