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National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad asks what is there to celebrate about the 2013 Constitution when fear pervades throughout the country with ordinary Fijians afraid to openly express their views.
If Vietnam stops exporting their rice, Fiji will face major issues in terms of food security. This was stated by the Minister for Agriculture, Doctor Mahendra Reddy while handing over a tractor with two disc ploug
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has acknowledged Indonesia’s support for Fiji’s rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters and response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the provision of relief suppli
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has raised concerns that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere continue to remain silent and stand with colonisers, Indonesia despit
Citizens’ Constitutional Forum CEO, Louchrisha Hussain says Fiji’s current trend of passing bills into law with little to no public participation and consultation is worrying and any proposed changes to a law that a
As Fiji celebrates 9 years of the Fijian Constitution, the theme for this year is celebrate our right to a clean and healthy environment which includes the right to have the natural world protected for the benefit of pr
As Fiji celebrates Constitution Day on 7 September, the day is also symbolic to environment and recycling activists as it marks International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, with this year’s theme as “The Air We Sh
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says if people have a blue voter card that does not have a polling venue on it, they should upgrade to the updated blue voter card. He says if the voter has a card that is b
The Suva High Court has issued an order for the Medical Superintendent of CWM Hospital to review SODELPA MP Adi Litia Qionibaravi’s medical status. Adi Litia did not appear in court for her case dealing with alle
Over the past few years, Fiji’s outsourcing industry has gained prominence amongst international investors. This was highlighted by the Executive Director of Outsource Fiji Sagufta Janif while announcing the laun
A man in his 20’s who allegedly attempted to murder his 9 month old baby has been remanded in custody. Police say on the 3rd of September following a heated argument with his wife at their home in Nadi, the man a
Liz Truss will be the new UK Prime Minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest. Truss had been the frontrunner for weeks, and the 47-year-old will now follow Margaret Thatcher and Theresa Ma
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says he has every faith the ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy will one day return to Fiji on the shoulders of a victorious national cricket side. Bainimarama received the trophy yest
Paradise Beverages' belief in the Wearing Fiji project is key to creating spaces to exchange fashion knowledge. This was highlighted by Wearing Fiji co-founder, Samson Lee. He says they are proud to partner w
A disturbing video of a group of boys sitting and hanging out of the luggage compartment of a bus has emerged on social media. They are seen hanging out of the vehicle and some of the boys’ legs are almost touchi
People’s Alliance Deputy Party Leader Manoa Kamikamica says the Minister for Economy’s excuse that some Asian Development Bank-funded roads develop potholes within three months because ADB told them to give it to th
As the world observes International Day of Charity on 5 September, Waste Recyclers Fiji (WRFL) and Pacific Recycling Foundation (PRF) dedicate this day to remembering and honouring one of the most vulnerable groups, tho
At least 10 people have been killed and another 15 injured in a stabbing rampage in Canada's central Saskatchewan province. The victims were found in 13 different locations, including in the James Smith Cree Natio
A man in his late 30s has been charged with allegedly setting fire to a double storey house located along Princes Road in Tamavua last Saturday. The man who is a Tamavua-i-wai settlement resident, has been charged
The 44-year-old farmer who allegedly assaulted a man which resulted in his death, has been charged with one count of murder and will be produced in the Labasa Magistrates Court today. Police say early Thursday morn
