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Cases have been lodged with the Consumer Council of Fiji where a consumer purchased chicken soup from a restaurant and noticed maggots upon opening the container. The council says whilst the restaurant has provided
The case where former CEO of the Pacific Technical and Further Education, Dr Hasmukh Lal has taken USP to court following his dismissal continues in the Employment Court today. Dr Lal alleges his dismissal by Vice
The March quarter construction activity indicators for Fiji point towards a rebound in activity as the number of building permits, completion certificates issued and value of work put-in-place increased both over the qu
The current number of voters as at 30th June stands at 686,076. This was highlighted by the Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem in a press conference this afternoon. Saneem says to generate greater interes
The first group of 9 selected Fijian workers after the COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions have received their Pre-Departure Briefing Certificate and will be deploying soon for the Recognised Seasonal Employees s
Some Vodafone customers have been victims of fraudulent acts after giving out their M-PAiSA account details to unknown callers. This has been highlighted by Vodafone who are urging people that under no circumstance
The Fiji Police Force has today received a backup generator worth $170,000. While speaking at the handing over ceremony, Deputy Police Commissioner Itendra Nair says the new generator will be based at the Police S
Health services in the rural and maritime region are expected to be boosted through the arrival of the Aotearoa ship, MV YWAM KOHA Â which will be providing medical services in this region for the next 3-months.
Former SODELPA Constituency Officer and FICAC witness, Peniasi Daveta says according to their party set up, SODELPA MP Salote Radrodro's constituency was Nasinu. Radrodro is charged with one count each of False In
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says in contrast to the global economy, the rebound in tourism is supporting the current domestic economic recovery. It says cumulative to June, tourist arrivals totalled 205,529; represen
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama met with the U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and has told him that the Pacific stands ready to collaborate with the US for a more secure, stable, and peaceful region, and also bu
The judgement in the case where Congo national Kiala Henri Lusaka allegedly murdered his wife will be delivered on Friday. The 42 year old allegedly murdered his Australian wife on 23rd July, 2019 in Service Street
A first Pop-Up clinic fully funded by Women’s Fund Fiji has opened at MHCC, Suva, due to the demand for counselling, family planning support, clinical support, and legal support services by community members. The
A man in his 40s is in custody for allegedly stabbing a man inside a vehicle outside a supermarket in Suva last night. Police say the suspect is a crew member of a fishing vessel who allegedly stabbed the Manager o
US President Joe Biden continues to test positive for COVID-19 and now has a bit of a "loose cough" as he experiences a rebound case of the virus. White House physician Dr Kevin O’Connor says the President does
Embracing on a new journey as an Investment Promotion Agency (IPA), Investment Fiji has committed itself to become one of the leading and an effective economic development agency, by ensuring increased sustainable level
There is good news for the 132 staff of Fiji Ports Corporation PTE Limited as they will share from a bonus payout of more than $240,000. While announcing the bonus, FPCL Board Chair, Shaheen Ali thanked the staff f
People’s Alliance founding member, Ajay Bhai Amrit says it is a disgrace for Fiji to be ranked as the worst place in the Pacific region for journalists in the latest assessment by global press freedom watchdog, Report
Vodafone Fiji Regional Chief Executive Officer, Pradeep Lal has today announced a further investment of $55 million into the company's network infrastructure. Lal says future investments include financial services
19 children with congenital heart disease have been offered the gift of life after they were operated on at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital in Suva at no cost. A 21-member team from the Sai
