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A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji group while a strong wind warning remains in force for waters of Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Southwest Viti Levu, Vatu-i-Ra and Kadavu passages, southern Koro Se
Students of Muaniweni College in Naitasiri have been reminded that drugs and disobedience crush promise and extinguish hope. Muaniweni College held their cadet pass out parade, where Acting Assistant Commissioner f
As Shree Krishn Janmashtami concludes today, the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is requesting all members of the public, mandalis, mahila mandals, and Sanatan temples to disperse flowers in the sea or desi
Head Girl of Seaqaqa Central College, Tia Sahayam says she felt interested and enthusiastic while attending the University of the South Pacific Open Day 2025. Sahayam says it is a great opportunity for students in
Students from around the country including the maritime areas had first had experience and spoke to many schools at the University of the South Pacific during KPMG USP Open Day. The event drew thousands of visitors
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are holding a high-stakes meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. After arriving at a US military base, the two leaders took part in a choreographed red carpet g
Devotees across Fiji will celebrate Balram Jayanti tonight, the divine appearance day of Lord Balram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna and part of the Krishna Janmashtami festival, the occasion is a time for Sanatan fo
The much-anticipated Hibiscus Festival 2025 will now take place at the Suva Foreshore from 20th to 27th September, with organisers allocating a budget of $500,000 for this year’s event. Suva City Council CEO and
About 200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India gathered at India House in Suva, as High Commissioner Suneet Mehta hosted the Tiranga to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. The ceremony included a f
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has clarified that the ambulance that was stopped by a police officer at the junction of Adi Davila and Kings Road at 9 Miles was not attending to any emergency. This comes after
It was a day of celebration for the residents of Wailele and Saioni Settlements in the district of Dama, Bua, as their prayers have been answered following the commissioning of their new water supply system by the Minis
Police are investigating an incident in Labasa where a dog was brutally hacked to death at Naleba School Compound yesterday. Police says statements are being recorded. Meanwhile, the Society for the Prevention
Investigations into the Gokals warehouse fire in Toorak last month is almost in the final stage and is expected to conclude in the next two weeks. This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowan
Opposition MP and former Minister for Fisheries and Forest, Semi Koroilaveisau have raised concerns over the erosion of traditional knowledge by a growing number of iTaukei, as most iTaukei have never visited their ance
A 62-year-old Jean-Yves Galinie from Vanuatu has undergone a heart bypass surgery at Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) in Nadi. Jean-Yves Galinie, who had previously suffered a heart attack, began exper
India celebrates its 79th year of independence today. After a long, drawn-out struggle on the 15th of August 1947, India finally managed to free itself from British rule, and the day serves as a reminder of the str
A heavy rain alert is now in force for Nadi, Lautoka, Ba and Rakiraki, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Lau and Lomaiviti group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi Weather Office says a strong wind alert is also
An incident involving a police officer allegedly stopping an ambulance transporting a patient has sparked public concern. According to a video circulating on social media, the ambulance was en route to the nearest
Homecoming 2025 is locked and loaded after they released the full lineup with over 40 artists for the three day event. The show will be headlined by Maoli, J Boog, Spawnbreezie and Common Kings. The lineup inc
TE Pacific Group, with its Papua New Guinea operation TE PNG, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lightspeed Fiji to strengthen and expand information and communications technology (ICT) services across Fiji.
