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Great news for the people of Lautoka, as the Ministry of Health will be conducting the Free Medicine Programme Registration Drive from tomorrow to Wednesday at Vidilo House in Lautoka. If you have not registered fo
A 25-year-old car wash worker from Narere is in Police custody after he was caught last night driving a stolen taxi in Lautoka. Police say on Friday morning, a 42-year-old man took his taxi to the Narere Car Wash f
US President Donald Trump has said he wants to bypass a ceasefire in Ukraine to move directly to a permanent peace agreement after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a major shift of position, th
We will fight tooth and nail in the next general election to protect the vision shared by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and himself, a vision rooted in the historic reforms led by Justice Jai Ram Reddy and Rabuka in 19
Prayers have been answered for Neomai Mataikorovatu of Nalele settlement in Taveuni after receiving the keys of her new home from the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, Sakiasi Ditoka. Mataikorovatu had b
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the increased funding in the National Budget for Ba and Lautoka Hospital is not for a fixed contract payment to Health Care (Fiji) Pte Limited,
The death toll from heavy monsoon floods and landslides in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir continues to rise rapidly, with at least 307 people confirmed dead. Most of the deaths were recorded by disaster
More enforcement should be given to agencies such as the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji to deal with shipping operators, who abandon their vessels at Suva Harbour to ensure greater accountability among shipowners.
12 young people caught up in the cycle of loitering and street dwelling in our major urban centres have been placed in a safe environment. The Ministry for Women, Children, and Social Protection says some were safe
A heavy rain alert that was previously in force for the whole of the Fiji group has been cancelled. The Nadi Weather Office says a weakening trough of low pressure remains slow-moving over the country and continues
Artificial intelligence has invented two new potential antibiotics that could kill drug-resistant gonorrhoea and MRSA, researchers have revealed. The drugs were designed atom-by-atom by the AI and killed the superb
Yaqona farmers in Nasolo Village in the district of Nadi in Bua are thankful to the Government for their new farm road since they now don’t need to travel far to access the market for their produce. For decades,
As Shree Krishna Janmashtami celebrations conclude at midnight, calls are being made to engage more youths in religious festivities and for parents to show more interest in their children, spend quality time with them,
The Lelean Memorial School U17 team edged Suva Grammar School 27-25 in a thriller in their Vodafone Super Deans semi final match this afternoon Lelean played it smart, utilizing their kicker who converted three pen
As we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna today, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says his wisdom, as shared in the Bhagvad Gita, reminds us to fulfill our duties with sincerity, to face challenges with courage, an
As Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the Pacific Recycling Foundation is urging the public to ensure that traditional rituals, such as visarjan (immersion), are carried out in ways that protect our oceans and enviro
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has paid tribute to the late George FIJI Veikoso, describing him as a proud son of Fiji whose music touched hearts around the world. While hosting close family and friends of Veiko
American President Donald Trump says no deal has been reached, but "great progress" was made in Ukraine talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin Donald Trump says they did not get there after meeting Putin for a
Police are investigating the theft of a 70-year-old statue of Lord Hanuman from Wailailai Kuti in Ba while the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji says they will also be conducting an internal investigation.
A fire broke out at the old Raiwaqa market this morning and was contained by some people living near the car wash area. It is believed the fire affected a small section of the market. According to Raiwaqa Poli
