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A 56-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Fraud Unit for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $27,000. Police say it is alleged that between October 20
The Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma will be collecting offerings during its one-week conference, which begins next Monday, as it works towards building its own meeting house. General Secretary, Reverend Dr. Jol
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has called on the government and training institutions to prioritise Fiji’s local labour market needs by developing strategies and training programmes to ensure economic and
Bail has been extended for 29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion. The couple appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza this morning.
The Electoral Security Advisory Group which includes the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, the Fiji Police Force, the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, and the Fijian Elections Office convened the Election
A 56-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Fraud Unit for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $27,000. Police say it is alleged that between October 20
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay a visit to India next week where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Modi will also host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary. The Ind
Former Wallaby-turned-pub baron Bill Young has struck the biggest regional pub sale so far this year by snapping up a major hotel in the NSW Riverina region for AUD$50 million, adding the seventh venue to his family’s
Pacific Polytech is only partially registered with the Fiji Higher Education Commission, while ServicePro International Tourism Hospitality Institute is fully registered but may have a shortfall in meeting some of the o
With just hours to go, excitement is at an all-time high for the Navtarang/Sargam Bollywood Dhamaka Show, which will take place at King Charles Park in Nadi tomorrow, followed by a second show on Saturday at Churchill P
A 19-year-old man who damaged a Lord Hanuman statue in Naduna, Labasa, last week has pleaded guilty to the charge in the Labasa Magistrates Court this afternoon. Igenasio Masiwini is charged with one count of damag
Tui Suva Ratu Sanaila Madanavosa has shown his full support towards the NGO called Standwithniko (SWN) Advocacy. While speaking as the chief guest at the Talanoa session organised by the NGO at the Fijian Teachers
Director of the Fiji Higher Education Commission, Eci Naisele has revealed before a Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting today that Pacific Polytech and ServicePro International Tourism Hospitality Institute applied
Proficient Customer Solutions marks a major milestone internationally as a Fijian outsourcing operator after receiving the ISO 27001:2022 certification in Suva today. The internationally recognised certification co
Five sugarcane farmers in Rakiraki have received a financial lifeline as part of government’s efforts to assist those affected by pre-season burnt cane. While handing over the Burnt Cane Rehabilitation Grant, Min
A Fijian security officer is in custody in Santa Rosa, California after he allegedly pretended to be an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and sexually assaulting a woman. According to Santa Rosa Police De
The South Taveuni Secondary School Under-19 team has been knocked out of the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship in Ba, but not without making a mark in their debut appearance at the national level.
About 20,000 applications from Fiji for the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme for Australia are still being processed, with the focus now shifting to sectors experiencing critical shortages. Minister for Employment, A
The International Criminal Court has deplored the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji), Kimberly Prost (Canada), Judge Nicolas
A minor road accident has occurred at the junction of Grantham Road and Namena Road involving two vehicles, causing traffic delays. One of the individuals involved says he was driving along Grantham Road towards Na
