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There is a serious need for parents and guardians to be more alert and to continuously talk to their children about the consequences of getting involved in any form of illegal activities. This was a finding that w
16 girl’s teams from various schools in the Fiji Secondary School Girls Rugby League competition will benefit from the $1,000 sponsorship donated by Fijian Teachers Association Co-operative Thrift Limited. The do
A man will be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today for allegedly stealing a car from Yaweni Street, Lautoka last Saturday. He is charged with one count of theft of motor vehicle and also faces charges fo
Work towards achieving quality education for all continues for Fiji and the Asia-Pacific Region. Minister for Education Premila Kumar highlighted that as she attended the 2nd Asia - Pacific Regional Education Minis
61 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the last update on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health, 38 cases were recorded in the Central Division; 18 cases in the Western Division; and 5 cases were
Fijians are being strongly advised to get their booster dose as immunity from COVID-19 vaccination wanes over time. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says it has been well documented that the effect
More than 30 teams will be taking part in the SODELPA Youth Volleyball Tournament from tomorrow and according to Party's Youth President Ben Daveta, they will use this opportunity to focus on having the highest voter tu
The 58 year old man of Wailevu, Labasa who allegedly ran over his own passenger which resulted in the death of the man on Nasikasika cane access road on Sunday still hasn’t been medically cleared. Police say he h
The increase in the rate of mechanical harvesters from $17.50 to $20.61 per tonne fully justifies growers’ request that the minimum guaranteed price of cane to be raised to $100 a tonne. This call has been made b
K9 Rugga has assisted officers arrest a man alleged to be involved in a burglary case in Wainibuku. Police say the suspect allegedly broke into a house and stole assorted items, some of which were packed in a sack.
Daniel Stow has been appointed as Fiji’s Trade Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport. A statement on the Fijian Government Facebook Page says Stow has
A man has been arrested after he and two others allegedly assaulted a taxi driver and robbed him of personal belongings near the Fiji Football Association’s headquarters in Vatuwaqa yesterday afternoon. Chief Ope
Leaders who can come together and contribute through their strengths for the collective good would greatly assist in building a workforce that is based on shared trust and enhance cooperation and collaboration. Thi
As the tourism industry in Fiji recovers after the borders reopened, the Port Denarau Marina is ensuring they are aligned to the strategic plans of a $3.37 billion industry for tourism by 2024. Chief Executive Offi
“Giving back is very fulfilling when it comes from the heart.†That is the message from former Indian cricket team captain, Sachin Tendulkar who says it is wonderful to know the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospi
The role of women and girls in Pacific futures will be examined in the first ever Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting. The meeting which will be held today will have a keen focus on the impact of the COVID-
32 families in Bukama Village in Yasawa will soon have a good and reliable source of water as the Water Authority of Fiji will carry out upgrading works to the rural water supply system. Water Authority says the p
The National Disaster Management Office will be carrying out live tsunami siren testing in the Suva to Lami Corridor at 11 this morning. In a statement the NDMO has made it clear that there will be no need to evac
An accident involving a truck and a car at Laqere Bridge along the Kings Road is causing traffic. Police are at the scene. We are trying to get information if anyone was injured.
About 99.9% of Fiji Development Bank customers have come out the grace period for loan repayment and are at least paying their monthly interest rates. FDB’s CEO, Saud Minam says of the $200 million allocated for
