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People are being urged to be responsible and refrain from throwing household waste down lavatories, drains and sinks as such items will lead to dangerous and unhygienic overflows of the wastewater system. This is
At least 14 students and a teacher have been killed after an "active shooter" incident at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas this morning. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott says they have identified the shooter as a
Government's plan for economic diversification in areas such as business process outsourcing, medical tourism, retirement villages, light manufacturing and agricultural value addition was discussed in a meeting between
10 local artists will have the opportunity to have their original songs featured on ABC’s Pacific Beat Island music show after the High Commissioner of Australia John Feakes launched the Domo Vou Talei Music Competiti
A Suva businessman has been questioned and released by police for an alleged attempted rape case. The man who is in his 60s allegedly attempted to rape his staff. The alleged incident happened at the business
Talking about mental health issues from a statistical point of view would be a good start to have discussions on the issue. While highlighting this, renowned Psychiatrist, Selina Kuruleca says globally statistics s
The effectiveness, efficiency and credibility of voter registration in New Zealand by the Fijian Elections Office has been questioned by former Publisher of the Daily Post and a blogger based in Auckland, Thakur Ranjit
The students of Ratu Rusiate Nabuta Memorial Primary School and the youth of Nailaga Village in Ba will soon have a $48,000 volleyball court. While speaking at the ground breaking ceremony this morning, Minister fo
“Without infection prevention and control protocols, we are not moving anywhere and are just jumping on the same spot and showing off†This was stressed by Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong while
The full team of Sheraton Resort and Spa, Tokoriki Island in the Mamanucas are getting ready to welcome their first guests after more than two years with the reopening of their 101 guest suites today. The resort is
Investigations by Police Internal Affairs are still ongoing against the officer who was seen assaulting a bus driver at the Labasa Bus Stand in a viral video last Monday. The officer was suspended pending investig
The 26-year-old man charged with the murder of 6 men and attempted murder of 2 others on board a fishing vessel has been further remanded in custody by the Suva High Court this morning. Tevita Qaqa Kapawale is char
Australia's new Foreign Minister Penny Wong says they will listen because they care about what the Pacific has to say. She says they want to help build a stronger Pacific family. Wong adds they know that nothi
The International Monetary Fund says it has been advising the Fijian Government to think about a fiscal consolidation plan in the medium term to create space to withstand external shocks better in the future. IMF D
103 Fijian workers leaving for overseas employment have been reminded to make the best use of the opportunity given to them and not to let it go to waste. While speaking to them, Minister for Employment, Parveen Ba
One of Fiji’s largest fashion manufacturers, Lyndhurst Limited was acknowledged by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today for its positive contribution to the economy and in the provision of employment as the Fijian
People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka maintains they have been allowing questions at their meetings and talanoa sessions however most questions seemed to be planted by opponents rather than friends of the party.
Fiji has received a grant of $6.47 million from Japan which will support upgrade works at the Nadi International Airport. The project which is funded under the ADB’s Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia a
A Suva businessman is currently being questioned by police for allegedly attempting to rape his staff. The man is in his 60s. The woman who is in her 20s reported the matter last week. The businessman is
Parents have been urged to look out for how their children are behaving and get professional help if their behaviour is not normal. Renowned Psychiatrist, Selina Kuruleca highlighted this after revelations by Educa
