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Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has referred Unity Fiji’s Ratu Jope Naucabalavu to FICAC for a probable breach of Section 114 (1) of the Electoral Act. Saneem received a complaint from a member of the p
Two men will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged for their alleged involvement in the Raiwai brawl last Sunday. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that the two aged 34 and 29
104 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since Monday. The Ministry of Health says 54 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 38 cases in the Western Division and 12 cases in the Northern Division. Th
Fiji Labour Party member, Haroon Ali Shah says he stands by his statements made at a FLP rally in Qalitu, Lautoka regarding government tender processes. The FijiFirst has written to the Supervisor of Elections reg
As the chief legal officer of the State, the Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum must know that any allegation should be based on evidence and not flimsy assertions according to National Federation Party Leader Profess
“Amplifying voices of the communities and holding government to account are imperative to accelerate development that is effective and just.†This has been reiterated by the Pacific Islands Association of Non-G
One man is in custody following mass stabbing on Auckland's North Shore. According to New Zealand Herald, several people were injured. A Murrays Bay woman says she had to run screaming and calling for help aft
Police are yet to charge anyone regarding a brawl near Raiwai Housing on Sunday. A video being circulated on social media shows people running after each other and some swinging cane knives at others. Three yo
We really need to reposition or pivot some of our focus around how we are dealing with child protection in Fiji according to the Executive Director of Fiji Council of Social Services, Vani Catanasiga. She says they
Two Fijians living in Lautoka has been reported missing at the Lautoka Police Station. They are 20-year-old Elenoa Veikuriyaki, who resides at Vitogo and 45-year-old Divendra Sen of Razak Road. Police say Veik
79 eligible Fijians have so far received a refund of deposits that were paid to the People’s Community Network for Lagilagi Housing Units in Jittu Estate, Suva. Over $600,000 have been paid under this scheme till
You can look forward to high-speed internet connectivity even in remote and rural areas as Digicel says it has a solution that is comparable to fiber services, but without cables. Digicel Regional Pacific CEO, Shal
A powerful earthquake has killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan. The Taliban appealed for international help for the rescue effort as pictures showed landslides and ruined mud-built
If you are living on the Western side of Viti Levu and wish to continue to watch free to air television, you have to get a Walesi set-top box and the recommended UHF antenna before next Sunday as TV broadcasters have to
170 women will be taking part in the Women Entrepreneurs Program for 2022 that has been funded by the US State Department with more than $46,000. This is the third year of the program and for the first time women f
The people of Nadi are still facing the full brunt of COVID-19, even though business activities are starting to resume. Nawaka resident Abel Camillo says things are worse in Nadi as families are leaving each other
Calls are now being made for authorities to take immediate action regarding the issue of food poverty after Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga stated that some children are scavenging for
Farming communities in Dreketi will now be able to increase rice production after receiving three brand new rice harvesters. Ministry of Agriculture through its one-third two-third programme has given rice harveste
A 25-year-old truck driver will be questioned by police in relation to the death of a 11-year-old boy in Viwawa, Navua yesterday. The boy passed away after he stepped on a live power line. He was found lying m
Fijian seasonal workers would receive a lot of ad-hoc request for financial assistance from friends and families which put a lot of pressure on them. This was highlighted by Marica Tabualevu who is an independent r
