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A team of 60 men and women made up of volunteers and Police officers have embarked on a campaign to end violence against women and children and freeing Fiji from pornography. The Day 2 of the 2022 Duavata West Cham
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says a lesson they have learned is that there has to be an escalation and de-escalation plan in every facet in order for them to be able to manage and reduce wastage and
Fijians living in New Zealand will now have the opportunity to register for the 2022 general elections as the Fijian Elections Office will be in New Zealand from the 19th to the 25th of this month to conduct voter regis
SODELPA MP Ratu Suliano Matanitobua does not reside in Namosi Village, Namosi and has been residing in Suva for the last 10 years according to FICAC Commissioner, Rashmi Aslam. Ratu Suliano is alleged to have false
The CWM Hospital has seen an increase in cancer patients in the later stage of the disease since they have returned to normal services. According Urologist at the CWM Hospital, Dr Rajeev Patel, this is because canc
There have been 116 lab-confirmed cases of typhoid fever this year with 5 new cases recorded by the Health Ministry. The Health Ministry says case numbers at the national level and in the four divisions are current
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has condemned the high-handed way a policeman physically assaulted a bus driver while he was handcuffed and seated in a bus in Labasa. Acting President Zane Dean says they call on
There are currently 134 active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji with 32 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yesterday. The Health Ministry says the national 7-day average daily test positivity is 2.0%,
Thousands of people living in Lami, Delainavesi, Kalekana, Qauia and Suvavou are without water this morning due a burst main along Tamavua-i-wai. Some residents have been without water since yesterday afternoon.
A 16-year-old from Ba is one of the five newly reported deaths from leptospirosis recorded by the Health Ministry. There are 111 new cases and an increase in cases is being recorded in the Central, Western and Nor
The reprehensible act of gratuitous violence captured on a video showing a police officer beating up a driver for allegedly not showing his driving license has been condemned by the Director of Human Rights and Anti-Dis
It was an emotional and proud moment for Leone Tawake and his family, as he received his late brother Josaia Usumaki’s Bachelor’s degree at the USP Graduation. Josaia Usumaki passed away a month ago after suff
Suva High Court Judge, Justice Dr. Thushara Kumarage will deliver his ruling tomorrow on SODELPA MP, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua's application for the Judge to recuse himself from presiding over his trial. Ratu Sulian
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says teachers have a very important responsibility because they can have an enormous influence in what a child will turn out to be when they grow up. While speaking at the pref
Residents of Koronivia in Nausori are raising serious concerns following cases of alleged sacrilege in 2 Hindu temples in the last few weeks and around 5 incidents of break-ins into homes. The latest incident occur
A five day marathon where stakeholders have come together to campaign on ending violence against women and children and freeing Fiji from pornography started in the Western Division this morning. The 2022 Duavata W
The eruption of the Tonga volcano in January has been confirmed as the biggest explosion ever recorded in the atmosphere by modern instrumentation. It was far bigger than any 20th Century volcanic event, or indeed
Authorities in the US say the man suspected of shooting dead 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, deliberately sought a site with a high black population. The suspect drove more than 320km to carry out
The Fijian Elections Office recorded 86 engagements on the first day of registrations conducted throughout Australia yesterday. During the registration drive, 17 new eligible voters were registered to vote while 69
One in every three Fijian is diabetic with around 1,500 diabetic people in Nausori. While presenting statistics on non communicable diseases at the 143rd Girmit Commemoration Program in Syria Park in Nausori, the S
