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Fiji Labour Party lawyer, Jagath Karunaratne says the 2013 Constitution is not only legally effective but also the supreme law of the land and those who attempt to read down such legislation are trying to import politi
Get ready for a weekend full of glitz, glamour, and high-energy performances as the Navtarang/Sargam Bollywood Dhamaka Show returns this Friday and Saturday in the Western Division. The first show will be held on F
A drug dealer dubbed the “Ketamine Queen†has agreed to plead guilty to five federal criminal charges in the US, including that she provided the drug that ultimately led actor Matthew Perry from the hit TV series Fr
The Fiji Muslim League has withdrawn the Halal certification that was previously granted to McDonald's Fiji. General Secretary Saiyad Hussain says following several meetings with McDonald's Fiji and a thorough insp
The Methodist Church in Fiji says addressing social issues such as HIV and AIDS, drugs and domestic violence will also be a key focus during their week-long annual conference at the Vodafone Arena starting next Monday.
Two men have been charged with the alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine following their arrest at the Delainaveai checkpoint in Suva on the Saturday night. Police say the first accused, a resident of Sawa
SODELPA counsel Jolame Uludole says the abrogation of the 1997 Constitution in 2009 was a rogue act of the then interim government and it was contrary to the Constitution, invalid and illegal, and they submit that the S
The lawyer for Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua’s bloc in Parliament, Tevita Vakalalabure says the 1997 Constitution remains valid and the 2013 Constitution remains defacto but not in law as it does not have a l
Doctor Tarisi Vunidilo, Author, Archaeologist and Assistant Professor at California State University in Los Angeles, brings to Fiji two exciting projects for the children of Fiji - a children’s book titled Fiji: Peopl
Telecom Fiji has launched NetSafe which provides always-on protection against online threats while also offering content filtering, giving businesses and households peace of mind in today’s increasingly connected worl
45 schools in the Suva-Nausori area will benefit from new washrooms as part of a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative by the Fiji and Australian government. In a statement, the Australian High Commission
More than 150 students reaped the rewards of their dedication and hard work as they graduated with industry-relevant skills from Pacific Polytech on Friday. Among the many inspiring stories was of 65-year-old Erini
Drivers and the public are advised that road alignment changes have come into effect from today to facilitate the commencement of works for the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge construction. The Fiji Roads Authority says t
The annual Fiji Psychological Society conference, themed Anchored in Culture, Growing in Connection, was held today at the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala Campus, bringing together psychologists, educators,
Fiji is facing a rising wave of social challenges — ranging from HIV/AIDS, drug and substance abuse, homelessness, violence against women, to waste management — that are placing immense pressure on communities natio
A Rapid Response Unit will be set up by the Ministry of Information to provide timely and factual updates to the public during crises and natural disasters. Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya revealed the plan
The Rotary Club of Suva Central has donated essential kitchen items to St Giles Hospital to support daily needs and improve living conditions for patients. The team was led by Club President Ashika Devi as part of
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan has officially made his directorial debut with the teaser release of his much-anticipated series The Ba**ds of Bollywood. The teaser begins as a tribute to classic Bollywood, but q
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the US's "historic decision" to offer Ukraine security guarantees in the event of a peace deal with Russia. Donald Trump's special envoy says Vladimir Putin has agr
It was a special day at the Suva Corrections Centre, where 43 inmates received a heartwarming visit from representatives of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji. Fiji Corrections Service says the visiti
