EFL begins restoring supply in Viti Levu
Power supply in Viti Levu is being restored gradually after disruptions early this morning. Energy Fiji Limited says a fault at the Wailoa Power Station caused the disruption. No time frame has been given as
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Tavua landowners to benefit from govt grant scheme for land development
Landowners in Tavua are expected to benefit from the Government grant scheme for land development after it was launched by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Bainimarama highlighted that given the strength of sub-d
People of Gasele and Nauciwai in Kadavu present a traditional apology for the involvement of its villagers in illegal activities
The people of Gasele and Nauciwai in Yale, Kadavu have presented a traditional apology to the Government for the involvement of its villagers in illegal activities. Accroding to Police, from 19th June 2020 to Marc
Ratu Suliano owns everything in Namosi traditionally but not lawfully – FICAC witness
Traditionally the Turaga na Vunivalu na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua owns everything in Namosi but not lawfully. This was highlighted in court today in the trial of Ratu Suliano, by the second FICAC witness
More benefits for the iTaukei, don’t believe the lasulasu - AG
More returns for iTaukei landowners in Vuda and Tavua are expected as two projects get underway where the Government is assisting in developing and subdividing iTaukei land in these areas to ensure the landowners enjoy
Police question and release driver allegedly involved in Raiwaqa hit and run
The driver who was allegedly involved in the hit and run accident in Raiwaqa on the 8th of this month which left a 31-year-old man in a coma has been questioned and released. Police say they are still investigating
Appeals Court to deliver judgement on notice where Amadea's lawyer has appealed against registering US seizure warrant
The Court of Appeal will deliver its judgement on notice in the matter where Russian superyacht, Amadea's lawyer has appealed against the High Court's decision to register a warrant that was filed by the DPP for the US
We were worried that if we were not transparent of the expenditure framework, we were going to get into trouble – Dr Fong
We were fearful a little bit because of the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 disaster and we were worried that if we were not transparent of the expenditure framework, we were going to get into trouble. That wa
Namosi Village Headman says Ratu Suliano lived in Veivatuloa Village and not Namosi Village
Namosi Village Headman William Vakadranu has told the Suva High Court today that the Turaga na Vunivalu na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua resides in Veivatuloa and not Namosi Village. SODELPA MP, Ratu Suliano
17 sacrilege cases reported from October 2021 to January this year
17 cases of sacrilege have been reported to police from October 2021 to January this year. This includes 5 in the Southern Division, 5 in the Western Division, 4 in the Eastern Division, 2 in the Central Division a
We are one step closer to ending the notion of the iTaukei people being asset rich and cash poor - PM
More Fijians are expected to be employed in Lautoka after the second sub-division project of iTaukei land in Vuda commences in the coming months according to Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama. Similar projects are
Over $800m in real grant received by Fiji in the last 2 years in response to COVID-19 – PS Economy
The real grant that was received by Fiji during the last two years in response to COVID-19 was somewhere over $800 million. While presenting to the Public Accounts Committee on the Audit Report on COVID-19 Response
Habosi is the Round 13 fijivillage Fan Player of the Match
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua star winger Vinaya Habosi is the fijivillage Fan Player of the Match for Round 13 of the Super Rugby Pacific after an impressive performance against the Moana Pasifika last Saturday. Hab
DPP’s Office unaware of consultations with police regarding charges laid against the Labasa bus driver
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says they are unaware of any consultations with the police in Labasa and has not sanctioned any charges against the bus driver. The DPP says they await the police f
More than 10 people homeless after separate fire incidents
More than 10 people have lost their homes after different fire incidents yesterday. The National Fire Authority says in the first fire incident a barrack containing 4 flats was destroyed at Nakasi Hart Barrack.
NFP to announce candidates when they believe the Govt is likely to call the elections and will be vying for all 55 seats
The National Federation Party will be announcing their provisional candidates for the 2022 general elections when they believe the Government is likely to call the elections and they will be vying for all 55 seats.
Vulavou calls on parties to be inclusive of the LGBTQI when drafting their manifestos
Over the years, there has been a rise in hateful rhetoric in election campaigns and public discourse with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex community being attacked by politicians who are out o
Raiwaqa man still in a coma almost 9 days after alleged hit and run
A 31-year-old Raiwaqa man is fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit at the CWM Hospital, more than a week after being involved in an alleged hit and run. The alleged incident occurred in Raiwaqa on the 8t
Judge refuses Ratu Suliano's application to recuse himself
Suva High Court Judge, Justice Dr. Thushara Kumarage will preside over SODELPA MP Ratu Suliano Matanitobua’s trial after he refused the recusal application by Ratu Suliano’s lawyer. Ratu Suliano’s lawyer, Fil
A Facebook live series which will look at how our ancestors fought injustices will start next month – Kiran
A Facebook live series which will look into how our ancestors fought injustices will start next month as a build up to the Indigenous Day in August. FRIEND Fiji Founder and CEO Sashi Kiran says this ‘Indigenous S