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19,521 Fijians in the Northern Division have received their $100 unemployment assistance from the Government. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have spent over $2 million so far. He also conf
An unvaccinated 45-year-old woman with multiple pre-existing medical conditions passed away due to COVID-19 on Saturday in the Central Division. This has now brought the total number of COVID deaths in Fiji to 865.
Construction of the new Valelevu Bus Terminal begins at the end of this month with an aim to have shuttle services for people living in the greater Nasinu area, Davuilevu and Nakasi. Attorney-General and Minister f
The single greatest threat to our very existence is climate change. This was the message from Defence Minister as he spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore which was focused on the China-US tensions and the
The 40-year-old head teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted a Year 7 student in a school in Kadavu has been remanded in custody by Chief Magistrate Waleen George. The man’s lawyer, Dharmendra Kumar applied for
The Director CID is overseeing the conduct of the investigation into the case where a 58 year old man of Wailevu, Labasa allegedly ran over his own passenger which resulted in the death of the man on Nasikasika cane acc
There are 4413 new COVID-19 cases in the community in New Zealand and five further deaths reported today. In a statement, the Ministry of Health said there were 352 people in hospital, with nine in ICU. Of th
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum tried to get in touch with the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar regarding the issue where her comments at a consultation have been labelled as inappr
The defence witness in the case of SODELPA MP, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has told the court that Ratu Suliano resides at the house, Bula Tale, at Namosi Village. Ratu Suliano is charged for allegedly stating that h
Expect the zero rated VAT items to continue and the focus continuing on roads, water and electricity as the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum announces the 2022/2023 National Budget on the 15th of July this year
The 2022/2023 National Budget will be delivered on the 15th of July this year. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Writ of Elections has not been issued as of now, therefore the Government has to pre
The case of a man who allegedly murdered a 17-year-old boy and stole some money and a mobile phone in Makoi, will be heard in the Suva High Court on the 23rd of this month. Samuel Naicker is charged with one count
A cross-party group of US senators say they have agreed to a framework for potential legislation on gun safety. The measures would include support for tougher background checks for buyers under the age of 21 and c
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework has the potential of becoming a trailblazing agreement that could be the answer to present day challenges. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Trade,
It was all smiles for students of Nadrau Primary School in Tavua after they witnessed the official opening of their newly built, category 5 school facilities. The school was destroyed by TC Winston in 2016 and now
New Zealand has now recorded 1,227,383 confirmed cases of Covid-19 with 5130 new COVID-19 cases and eight further deaths yesterday. The Ministry of Health in New Zealand say there are 332 people in hospital, down
The suspect involved in the stabbing of a Fijiana 7s Olympic bronze medalist has been questioned and released while the player has been discharged from the CWM Hospital. The player was admitted at the CWM Hospital
A man who thought he could avoid getting identified on CCTV cameras of a supermarket in Nasinu while allegedly stealing items has been arrested at the scene by police officers. Police say a report was received afte
“Our job is to do the work for the people, and security and stability for the people of Fiji will result in prosperity when we provide the conducive environment.†This was the message from Police Commissioner B
Students of Koronubu Sangam School in Ba now have better access to educational content on television after the Government provided the school with an antenna, a Walesi Set Top Box, and a Smart Television. School h
