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The Ma’unatul Islam Association of Fiji Lautoka Branch who have been assisting needy families affected by COVID-19 since last year are reminding people that there are families in the West who still do not have jobs an
Tourism Fiji is partnering with Port Denarau Marina for the 8th Fijian Tourism Expo and will host delegates to showcase the services available for visitors. Port Denarau Marina Chief Executive Officer, Cynthia Rasc
The Fiji National University has for the first time been ranked in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings that measure an institution’s research, outreach, teaching and stewardship against the United Nations Susta
The University of the South Pacific has been ranked in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2022. The results revealed USP’s overall score of 70 out of 100 and an Overall Rank of 401-600 out of 1406 ins
“Let us enjoy Eid celebrations together with our loved ones and look out for our fellow Fijians in need.†This is the Eid message from Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar who says k
Faria Fareen is celebrating Eid with her brother and his wife and their extended family after 7 years as they are in Fiji for a holiday from Canada. The Koronivia Road resident says she is excited to spend the day
As Muslims around the country celebrate Eid today, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says this day and always, Fiji is a stronger country for being a nation of many faiths. Bainimarama says our Muslim sisters and b
The People's Alliance has announced 12 provisional candidates for the 2022 general elections including Party Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka. The other provisional candidates are People's Alliance Deputy Leader, Manoa Kam
Muslims in Fiji will celebrate Eid today as the moon has been sighted this evening. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated to commemorate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Ramadan marks the time when the Quran, t
Please be vigilant while shopping as there has been an increase in the sale of expired goods to consumers. This has been picked up Consumer Council of Fiji’s market surveillance over the past week. Chief
Be prepared as the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission have highlighted that they are preparing for monthly increases in fuel prices, which will drive up the prices of other products. CEO Joel Abraham says F
Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says FMF Food Limited has been given two Prohibition Notices for allegedly discharging untreated waste water or fluids from their facility in Veisari, Lami into the s
UNAIDS Country Director for Fiji, Renata Ram says there has been a continuous trend of an increase of reported HIV infections, matched with an estimated continuous increase of new infections by over 116 percent since 20
151 new cases of HIV were recorded for 2021 in Fiji. The new infection case summaries reflect that most of the diagnosis are in the younger population bracket. The main mode of transmission is through unsafe s
The trial of a man who allegedly abducted and raped a 12-year-old girl in 2018 has been deferred as the man fired his lawyer. The trial was scheduled to start in the Suva High Court this morning. Ateshwar Pras
Qantas has announced it will begin direct flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. The new routes will be the longest passenger flights in the world, and are expected to take more than 19 hours. A
The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office have signed a memorandum of understanding with US based organization, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems which specializes in elections. Inte
The trial of SODELPA MP Ratu Suliano Matanitobua who allegedly provided false information to the former Secretary General to Parliament regarding his permanent place of residence in order to have his parliamentary allow
The first phase of construction of the CWM Maternity Unit extension has been completed and Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms the second phase will begin in the next financial year. He says we had
Women in Taveuni have been provided with an opportunity to show their creative skills and display crafts as the Taveuni Tourism Association has announced the opening of a new handicraft market in Taveuni. The Taveu
