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A new dinosaur species has been discovered by paleontologists who have now named the giant carnivorous dinosaur species Meraxes gigas. The species name, Meraxes gigas, was named after a dragon in the "Song of Ice
Most people are still struggling and trying to make ends meet and it is our duty to help them in these most trying times. This is the message from the President of the Maunatul Islam Association, Mohammed Rafiq as
People can now start planning for their activities for 2023 as the government have approved 10 holidays for next year. Easter Weekend will be from the 7th to the 10th of April, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday is on
The time for band-aid solutions has passed as we are seeing the impacts of climate change daily. This has been highlighted by Vishal Prasad, a Campaigner with Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change when
It was a non-stop party at the Woodstock Uprising Music Festival 2022 as a sold out crowd jived and danced to the beats of local talents. Ratu, Billy T and the Gang stole the show with their original hits such Yal
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has announced he will step down after protesters stormed his official residence and set the Prime Minister's house on fire. BBC reports neither the Prime Minister nor the Pr
A family is without a home this morning as their two bedroom home in Koronivia Road has been destroyed in a fire last night. The fire started at about 10pm last night. A four wheel drive vehicle has also been
A parent has lodged a compliant with the Consumer Council of Fiji after the baby rash cream they bought from a pharmacy caused a skin reaction when applied as it was expired. The Council says during their investig
Vodafone’s customers were in for a grand 28th birthday celebration at the Lautoka City outlet this Saturday. “We are celebrating 28 successful years in Fiji. Vodafone has always delighted customers with grand
Three youth and women groups in the Western division have received a timely boost to their income-generating projects as Vodafone Fiji ATH Foundation handed grants today. The three youth groups are Hakwa Foundatio
The teenage group known as V5 has won the $3,000 prize money for the Westpac Peoples Choice Award and they also share in the Fiji Times Grand Prize of $5000 with 24-year-old Ju Ben. The group, V5 which consist of
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was proud of his heritage, a staunch defender of democracy and was a gentle giant in global diplomacy. This has been highlighted by SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka followin
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. These sentiments have been shared by the National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad who says
One of the fears about organisations like the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is that people do not want us to teach human rights. This was the message from Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator and Human Rights Act
People are starting to turn up in numbers at the Woodstock Uprising Music Festival 2022 at the Uprising Beach Resort to grove to local music and also get a taste of what the upcoming artists have to offer. Elizabe
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland will attend the 51st Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings in Suva next week. Scotland says it is always a great pleasure to visit the Blue Pacific
The attack on Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was an act of brutality that happened while he was out on the campaign trail in the lead-up to his country’s general elections which is the very foundation of d
Domo Vou Talei competition finalist, Sarah Blake is excited and thrilled to be part of this year’s Woodstock Uprising Music Festival where she will meet her favorite local singer, Nicky Beddoes. Beddoes is one o
Prices are going up and people are continuing to depend on imported processed food. FRIEND FIJI Founder and CEO Shashi Kiran says people are still struggling for food even though they are employed. She says t
The important role and responsibility that you carry out at the Ministry of Forestry must never become an opportunity, gap or loophole for corruption to thrive in. This was the strong message from Fiji Independent
