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Police are searching for a car, registration number HR 646 (White Toyota Axio) that was stolen from Vatulaulau, Ba sometime between 1am to 3.30am this morning. Police say the unknown person entered the vehicle owne
More than ever, friendship, and partnership define the United States’ long standing relationship with the big ocean states of the Blue Pacific. This has been highlighted by the Charge d’Affairs of the United St
People in Nawaicoba, Nadi now have access to better health facilities as BSP has handed over the newly renovated Nawaicoba Nursing Station today. BSP Group Board Chairman, Robin Fleming handed over the newly renov
2 children and a man remain admitted and are in stable condition following the fatal accident in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the bus driver involved in the accident will be questioned when he is medically cleare
Work on the CWM Hospital Maternity Ward extension is expected to resume following the announcement made by the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum in the 2022-2023 National Budget. Minister for Health, Dr Ifer
Serious concerns are now being raised by some people as they say that they are being charged the new or increased taxi fares without the meters being calibrated. A Nadawa resident who used to pay $11 for a trip fro
The bus driver who was involved in the fatal accident in Lautoka yesterday will be questioned when he is medically cleared. A man in his late 30's has passed away while several passengers of the bus travelling alon
Almost half of our target population have now received the COVID-19 booster dose. As of yesterday, 149,998 people have received their first booster dose which is 48% of the target population. 13,540 people ha
Samuel Naicker who allegedly murdered a 17-year-old boy and stole some money and a mobile phone in Makoi in May will take his plea on August 4th. Naicker has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of
A man who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 18 years has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He allegedly raped the girl between 1st January to 31st December 2014 when she was 10 years o
French Ambassador to Fiji, Francois Xavier Leger has thanked Fiji and the Pacific Island countries for their support of the international community's action against Russia. While speaking during the 233rd Anniversa
Fiji has recorded 268 new cases of COVID 19 and one new death. An 82-year-old man was presented to the Raiwaqa Health Centre in respiratory distress on the 9th of this month. He was transferred to the CWM COVI
Several passengers of a bus traveling along Vakabuli Road in Drasa, Lautoka this afternoon have received serious injuries following a road accident. Police say thirty passengers were traveling in the bus driven by
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has acknowledged efforts made by the Paramount Chief of Rewa and SODELPA MP Ro Teimumu Kepa to encourage the people of Rewa to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19. While
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received complaints where certain taxi drivers are charging the new fares without first calibrating their meters to reflect the new fares. The Council says this entails that driver
The lawyer of one of the men charged for allegedly killing a bus driver at the Nausori Bus Stand in 2020 has applied for a stay in proceedings as the prosecution is unable to locate the driver’s medical folder.
A local company has lost more than $500,000 after transferring money to an account and later finding out the email did not belong to the company they had made arrangements with. The Cyber Crime Unit is warning memb
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have gotten married in Las Vegas, months after they got engaged for the second time in almost 20 years. CNN reports Lopez confirmed their Vegas wedding in her newsletter, ending the l
It is disappointing that agriculture has been ignored in the 2022/2023 National Budget that was presented by the Minister of Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. This was highlighted by Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra C
A man who raped and sexually assaulted his stepdaughter from when she was 7-years-old has been found guilty of 2 counts of rape and 6 counts of sexual assault. While delivering the judgement, High Court Judge, Just
