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The New Zealand team have been hit by their first case of COVID-19 at the Commonwealth Games, with one athlete isolating after testing positive on arrival in Birmingham. New Zealand chef de mission Nigel Avery says
There is chaos in Port Moresby as videos and images emerge with armed men, believed to be opportunists, taking advantage of the election-related incident yesterday. Pnghausbung reports that Police say the areas af
SODELPA MP, Mitieli Bulanauca says the 2022-2023 National Budget is an elections budget and that the FijiFirst government can only fool some people some of the time but cannot fool all the people all the time. Whil
Students of Sawaieke District School and Vanuaso District School are expected to benefit from the two 23 feet fiberglass boats and 40 horsepower Suzuki outboard engines that was handed over by Prime Minister Voreqe Bain
Every member of the USP community – staff, students, parents, alumni and sponsors should remember, during this coming election, the damage that the FijiFirst Government has done to USP. National Federation Party
Ratu Suliano Matanitobua’s parliamentary seat will remain vacant until the next General Elections. This ruling was delivered by Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau this morning. Ratu Suliano has be
89 youths from Nadi now have new skills to earn a living following a 3-week training organised by the Ministry of Forestry. The training included learning basic skills in chainsaw operations, nursery training, pott
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says he is afraid the people of Fiji are in for some tough times in the post-election era should the FijiFirst get back into power. Chaudhry says it is notable that the PA
Ahava Project Fiji will launch a new human library project soon, where a street dweller will be able to choose someone from a group of people to talk to. The project Founder and Leader Naina Senito says this will w
Emergency maintenance works on the leaking Nabua Wastewater Pump Station along Ratu Mara Road have been completed by the Water Authority of Fiji. WAF says the Fiji Roads Authority is now in the process of carrying
Around 260 students of Lekutu Secondary School in Bua, Vanua Levu now have six newly built classrooms which have been furnished with solar panels for energy efficiency. The school buildings were damaged during Trop
New Zealand’s Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield is looking forward to a much needed break from all his COVID-19 response after seeing a cheeky video invite from Tourism Fiji. Dr Bloomfield has been
A man shot dead alongside his daughter in Glendene, Auckland eight days ago died a hero. The 75-year-old and his 34-year-old daughter, along with the woman's dog, were found dead by police at a Barrys Rd property.
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has labelled the government's initiative of $1 per child per day as vote buying. While responding to the government’s announcement of the 2022-2023 National Budget, Gavoka says prio
Fire walking is a very important festival in Fiji according to Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. He says annual festivals help us connect with the God and it’s very important that we
Corruption at Nasinu Town Council was the highest and a number of cases have been lodged at FICAC according to the Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar. She says it has taken more than two years for the Sp
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere will represent Fiji at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on Friday. Katonivere will also meet the Fijian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Jitoko Tikolevu and t
The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue and follows a worldwide upsurge in cases. Mor
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made strong emphasis on the importance of education while officiating at the 50th golden jubilee anniversary celebration of Gau Secondary School (Naivilali) on Gau Island. Bain
The government will take a hit on the revenue by totally letting go of the 15% VAT on fuel because it is a very widely used commodity. While responding to a question if the government will be able to remove the VAT
