Former FijiFirst MP’s trial begins
The trial of former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash has started in the Suva High Court. FICAC has charged Prakash with one count each of false information to a public servant and obtaining financial advantage. P
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USP Open Day is the perfect starting point if you are looking to explore undergraduate or postgraduate study
The USP Open Day is one of the biggest dates on the University’s calendar, whether you are looking to explore undergraduate or postgraduate study. The open day is the perfect starting point for you which will be
Kavishay Abhimannu and Abhisaeth Abhimannu acquitted
The Suva Magistrates Court has acquitted Kavishay Abhimannu and Abhisaeth Abhimannu of their charges. This is is after the Director of Public Prosecutions filed a withdrawal and the matter was discharged and the tw
Taiwan earthquake: Second strong earthquake strikes near Taitung
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan, toppling at least one building and trapping two people inside and knocking part of a passenger train off its tracks at a station. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the larg
PM in London to attend the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is in London and will be attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today at the invitation of Buckingham Palace. Bainimarama tweeted that he had an emotional arrival in London.
Is there any hope for democracy if our media is heavily controlled - SEEP Fiji
Social Empowerment and Education Program (SEEP) Executive Director Chantelle Khan has questioned the Government on how can the media be free if the Government is heavily involved through both MIDA and the tribunal.
SP Nasemira selected for six-week Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course in Hawaii
The Divisional Manager Community Policing South Superintendent of Police Ruci Nasemira will be leaving Fiji tomorrow to attend a six-week Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course at the prestigious Daniel K. Inouye Asi
2 young men found dead at Colo-i-Suva lower pool
Two men aged 19 and 23-years-old were found motionless by relatives in the Colo-i-Suva lower pool yesterday morning. Police say the two had gone hiking with family members and upon reaching Colo-i-Suva, took the le
Indian culture lives in us through our way of life – Bhatnagar
Indian culture lives in us through our way of life, and with much humbleness and pride I say that there is a peaceful co-existence of multiple cultures in Fiji. This has been highlighted by the Assistant Minister f
Whales Regional Workforce in the country to recruit 100 Fijian workers
100 Fijian workers are expected to leave for employment in Australia as Whales Regional Workforce is in the country to recruit more Fijian workers. Since their first visit to Fiji in January 2022, 500 Fijians are n
16-year-old Luisa Lalabalavu missing
16-year-old Luisa Lalabalavu of Vesivesi Road, Kinoya has been reported missing. Police say she left home with a relative to go to Nakasi on Thursday afternoon. It was later discovered that the two went to Nau
Princes William and Harry hold vigil with the Queen’s other grandchildren
Prince William, Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II’s other grandchildren held a vigil at her lying-in-state, as the royal family prepares to bid farewell to the late monarch at her state funeral. The brothers st
Man in custody after alleged assault on bus driver
A 37-year-old man is in police custody following the alleged assault of a bus driver in Nausori on Friday. The suspect allegedly assaulted the driver after he claimed the driver's failure to wait for him at the bus
$53m paid out to 296,441 Fijians as part of the Govt’s $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance
$53 million has been paid out to 296,441 Fijians as part of the Government’s $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance. This includes parents of 184,572 students below Year 13, around 12,805 tertiary students, 86,198
FEO embarks on Provisional Voter List display in urban areas
After conducting three rounds of Provisional Voter List verification in rural areas, the islands and the highlands, the Fijian Elections Office have embarked on the Provisional Voter List display in urban areas today.
Waiting time of at least 24 hours to pay respects to the Queen
Mourners in London have been braving a chilly night and waiting times of at least 24 hours to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Officials say the queue, nearly five miles long, is at near total capacit
Police investigate assault on bus driver
Police are investigating a matter where a bus driver was assaulted by a man in the bus while passengers were boarding at Toga Road in Nausori. A video is being circulated online which shows the driver being punched
Registration at the Rehabilitation Clinic starts on Monday
Amputees are being urged to register at the Tamavua Twomey Hospital as a team from the Jaipur Foot Organisation will be in the country from November to run a lower-limb prosthesis fitment camp. In a statement, the
Ministers meet to ensure disaster preparedness, response and recovery actions are responsive to the needs of all
Ministers from around 17 Pacific countries and Territories attended the Disaster Ministerial meeting in Nadi and have committed to the inaugural Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction. They have committed to ensuring incl
Vanua Levu is now a site for the BPO sector - Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Telecom Fiji Limited will launch a fibre optic cable from Labasa to Seaqaqa and then to Savusavu. Sayed-Khaiyum says there is a pipe connection to a cable in Savusavu