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Cane harvesting cost could possibly increase as a review of mechanical harvester rates for sugarcane is underway. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says they are inviting mechanical harvester operators
A former member of a political party has alleged that a senior executive of the same party swore at him during a meeting last Wednesday at their head office in Suva. Police say the victim has also alleged that the
Anthony Albanese and his opposition Labor Party have ended nine years of conservative government in Australia, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat of the coalition he led. A handful of races were still
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team is through to the semifinal of the Toulouse 7s after beating France 24-12 in the cup quarters a while ago. Alowesi Nakoci continued her impressive form with a try in the first half
Sevuloni Mocenacagi put on a spectacular performance to help the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team beat France 33-19 in their final pool game at the Toulouse 7s. Mocenacagi scored a try in the first half and assisted in
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side will meet France in the cup quarter final after they piled 9 tries to thrash South Africa 59-0 in their final pool game at the Toulouse 7s in France. South Africa struggled to get t
SODELPA has terminated its proposed candidate Seremaia Tuiteci from the party for his statements on social media. This has been confirmed by SODELPA General Secretary Lenaitasi Duru at a press conference this after
“I want to be part of the National 7s team for the Commonwealth Games and the 7s World Cup.†Olympic gold medalist Semi Kunatani has made his intentions clear as the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side prepar
Fiji Fashion Week is coming back stronger and bigger this year after the show was downsized for the last two years due to the pandemic. Event Coordinator, Onisimo Moi says there will be a line up of different event
Police officers will be conducting a practice run of escorting duties this afternoon along the main Kings Highway from the Nausori Airport to the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva after 5pm today. Police say there won't
Millions of Australians are heading to the polls for the country's first election since 2019. It sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison go up against one of the country's longest serving politicians, Labor Leader Antho
Children from as young as 6 and 7 years old took part in the clean up exercise in the Vatuwaqa industrial area along the coast this morning. The initiative was organised by the Suva Harbour Foundation who were supp
Some parents are now questioning the Ministry of Education regarding how prefects were chosen in some schools. Minister for Education Premila Kumar revealed this at the Suva Principals Association Talanoa Session y
A 46-year-old man from Bau who is the sole breadwinner of his family is aiming to construct a house when he returns from Australia. Savenaca Colati is one of the 103 workers that will be leaving for Australia next
The Consumer Council of Fiji says the call by Taxi Associations for the extreme hike in taxi fares would not only have a huge impact on Fijians, but will also negatively affect the taxi operators. CEO, Seema Shandi
“Fiji’s most effective long-term solution to the price-increase crisis rests with farming communities.†This was the message by the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama to the farmers and residents of Baulevu,
Concerns are being raised as it is becoming increasingly common to see drivers try to run red lights. LTA’s Acting CEO, Irimaia Rokosawa says it is selfish and irresponsible, and by doing this, drivers are endang
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s went down fighting 31-21 against Australia in their second pool game at the Toulouse 7s in France. Reapi Ulunisau scored two converted tries in the first half to give Fiji a 14-12 lead a
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team made a strong start as they beat Kenya 29-5 in their first pool game at the Toulouse 7s. Kaminieli Rasaku displayed effective side-stepping to get two tries in the first half.
More than 12 people are homeless after three fire incidents yesterday. In the first incident, a barrack containing 4 flats was destroyed at Nakasi Hart Barrack. In the second incident, a one-bedroom house was destr
