Man drowns in Nausori River
A Medical Officer in his 20s has passed away while swimming in the Nausori River in Nalawa, Ra. Police say the man had gone swimming with 2 others yesterday afternoon when he was swept away by strong currents.
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More Fijians expected to be employed in New Zealand
More Fijians are expected to work in New Zealand under New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer as Bostok New Zealand are in the country to recruit more employers. Bostok Seasonal Labour Manager, Ali Lawn met with
David Beckham stands in line for 12hrs to see the Queen
English football legend David Beckham joined the throngs of mourners, some famous, who came out to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II and to view the monarch as she lies at the Westminster Hall. Beckham says
Fijian abattoir workers set to join ranks of Swan Hill volunteer fire brigade
As community-based organisations continue to buckle under the strain of chronic volunteer shortages, a regional fire brigade in north-western Victoria has been given an unexpected boost from a group of 40 Fijian meatwor
Windsor Court Magistrate lifts name suppression order of 36 yr old Bainimarama
Sydney's Windsor Court has lifted the name suppression order in the case of 36 year old Ratu Meli Bainimarama who is facing 17 charges. He is accused of common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm,
Fiji’s history of coups has periodically challenged and held to ransom democracy and rule of law - NGO Coalition
True democracy means that every Fijian is able to have a say in decisions that affect their lives. This has been highlighted by the NGO Coalition on Human Rights. They ask what has the country achieved after a
Court refuses Rasova’s application for the Judge to recuse himself and imposes $3,000 fine
The application by SODELPA MP Simione Rasova’s lawyer for High Court Judge Dr. Thushara Kumarage to recuse himself from the trial has been refused and dismissed. Rasova is charged with one count each of False Inf
Military and civilian takeovers or removal of elected governments is a crime of a high degree - Gavoka
The military and civilian takeovers or removal of elected governments is a crime of a high degree and must never be normalised. This is the message from SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka to mark the International Day o
Victorious National Men’s 7s team and management receive $10,000 each
All members of the Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team and management that won the Rugby World Cup 7s, have received $10,000 each. While speaking after the traditional ceremony at the HFC Bank Stadium, President
Courts Fiji launches its Diwali Promotion Diya Jalao aur Khushiya Manao
Diwali is easily the favourite festival for people in Fiji as they get their favourite sweets and wear new clothes. Courts Fiji Head of Communications and Digital Marketing Joni Moce says with every $50 spent at a
Digicel to use Fiji’s first horizontal drilling machine for fibre layout
In a move that is set to benefit environment impact, property, and infrastructure damage, Digicel will use a horizontal directional drilling machine for its fibre rollout project in Suva, a first for Fiji. The HDD
It was an honour to serve her for 36 years and nothing made a British diplomat prouder than to serve their Diplomat in Chief - Welsh
It was an honour to serve her in her Diplomatic Service for 36 years and nothing makes a British diplomat prouder than to serve their Diplomat in Chief, the irreplaceable Queen Elizabeth II. This was stated by the
The feeling is just unreal – Jerry Tuwai
The most decorated 7s player in the world after winning two Olympic gold medals and now the Rugby World Cup 7s, Jerry Tuwai says the feeling is just unreal to see fans appreciating the Melrose Cup 7s win. Tuwai say
Viliame Satala AKA Stretcher proud of the team’s dedication and discipline
Former hard-hitting 7s and 2005 Melrose Cup winner who is now the Assistant Coach of the Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team, Viliame Satala says all the memories are coming back from 2005 as thousands of fans lined u
Tamaibeka travels all the way from Vanua Levu to be part of national 7s celebrations in Suva
Savenaca Tamaibeka came all the way from Vunidawamoli, Wailevu West in Savusavu just to be part of the Rugby World Cup 7s celebrations and to watch the Fijiana 15s side play the NZ Wahine at the HFC Bank Stadium today.
Minor earthquake occurs at 2 km North West from Colo-i-Suva Village
A minor earthquake with a shallow depth source location occurred at 2 km North West from Colo-i-Suva Village at 10.17 this morning. The Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Unit says the quake was felt along
Queen's funeral service to end with two-minute nationwide silence
A two-minute nationwide silence will be held shortly after the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II concludes on Monday. The meticulously planned arrangements are set to be a fitting farewell to Britain's
19 new COVID-19 cases
19 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 19 cases recorded, 6 cases were recorded in the Central Division while 13 cases were recorded in the Western Division. There are a total
35 year old Fijian man charged in relation to domestic violence related allegations, to appear in Windsor Court this afternoon
A 35 year old Fijian man who is charged in relation to domestic violence related allegations, will appear in Windsor Court in Sydney this afternoon. New South Wales Court officials confirm there are 17 charges and
AG advises businesses to adopt a business model
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has advised businesses in Fiji to adopt a business model where they do not try to make huge profits on one sale. Sayed-Khaiyum says this model is not being followed by a lot