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All parties in the matter where the Cabinet has sought Supreme Court's opinion on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution are ready for the hearing from the 18th of August
A previously declined permit for a religious Hindu Unity gathering scheduled for tomorrow in Suva has been reviewed and approved following a reassessment by Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Police say the or
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Standing Committee Chair, Lenora Qereqeretabua, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen parliamentary oversight and operations, including setting deadlines for report revie
Four women and one man have lost their lives to intimate partner violence this year, and every life lost to domestic violence is one too many. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran highligh
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua has acknowledged the support of the Australian Federal Police, particularly the secondment of AFP officers to support the work of the Counter-Narcotics Bureau and Serious Organised
The Fiji Corrections Service has apologised to families affected by the recent removal of grave decorations at cemeteries under its care to maintain the grounds’ cleanliness, safety and overall upkeep. The Correc
The Fiji Roads Authority is raising concerns about improper waste disposal, which continues to block drains and culverts around the country. They say as part of its routine maintenance, the teams regularly clear ou
Motorists are being advised to expect delays along Queens Road in Lami due to an accident involving a bus and a four-wheel drive vehicle near Suva Adventist College. Police are currently at the scene and are direct
Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain has announced he is planning to join the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE. In an interview on Wednesday, Cain, who is already a sworn law enforcement officer,
26 people are living in Fiji as refugees, of whom 18 are employed. This was confirmed in Parliament by Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto, who highlighted that from 2018 to 2025, a total of 65 Refugee Status Det
Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has responded to concerns raised by residents in Savusavu about the town not having a sewerage system, with some pointing to a 20-year delay. Ro Filipe says the issue i
Australian businessman, Sam Amine who has been highlighted in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust trial, was earlier cleared of Fiji drugs charges and returned to Australia in July 2022 after charges that he possessed a
Leadership in politics is about the practice of politics, and politics based on hate or envy is a complete waste of time. This has been highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman
Today marks a proud milestone for 105 graduates of the ServicePro International Tourism and Hospitality Institute, who celebrate not only the completion of their studies but also for stepping into Fiji’s growing touri
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa says the Strategic Master Plan for Viti Levu and the Concept Master Plan for Greater Suva, Nadi, and Lautoka which was formalised in 2018 stalled because of lack of political
The long-awaited relocation of the Savusavu refuse dump is underway, forming part of a $6.75 million solid waste management project jointly targeting Savusavu and Labasa. This has been highlighted by Minister for L
A misleading fake video has been circulated portraying the Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor giving misleading information on various digital platforms. The RBF says the video appears to be generated by Artificial Inte
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that $440,000 has been allocated this financial year for a limited scope functional review of Fiji’s civil service. Responding to questions from Opposition Leader Inia
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua says sacred spaces across all faiths must be protected, and the Fiji Police Force is taking proactive steps to prevent religious sacrilege. Naivalurua made the statement in r
One of the prosecution witnesses in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case, Norman Fisher said he had nothing to do with the methamphetamine consignment that had come into Fiji in December 2023. While giving evid
