Welcome home Fijian Drua
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua were accorded a festive welcome home ceremony at the Fiji Museum tonight. The Drua prayers are home after 6 months in Australia. Speaking during the welcome ceremony, Chair
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Temporary road closure from today for the State visit of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Members of the public are advised of temporary road closure from today to Friday as Police will be conducting traffic and escort duties during the State visit of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Dav
Urgent repair, maintenance and upgrade works affecting supply of power in Western Viti Levu on Sunday
There could be power disruptions in the Western Division on Sunday due to the urgent repair, maintenance and upgrade works in the division. Energy Fiji Limited says to enable them to undertake the works, they will
Achievements of this Govt are the poorest ever in our history according to Narube
The Leader of Unity Fiji, Savenaca Narube says the facts speak louder than words and everyone knows the achievements of this Government are the poorest ever in our history. While reacting to the statement by Prime
Fiji’s poverty rate for 2019-20 is now estimated at 24.1%, compared to 29.9% previously recorded – World Bank
The World Bank says that Fiji’s national poverty rate for 2019-20 is now estimated at 24.1%, compared to 29.9% previously recorded. This change affects consumption-based poverty estimates based on the Household I
Man who allegedly raped his teenage cousin granted bail
A man who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted his 15-year-old cousin in Lau last year has been granted bail by the Suva High Court. The 30-year-old man is charged with 2 counts of rape and a count of sexual ass
The US has asked that the media not be present when the hearing on the ownership of the superyacht Amadea takes place – DPP’s Office
Feizal Haniff has filed an affidavit in the Civil High Court of Suva showing a trail of the ownership of the Russian superyacht, Amadea docked in Lautoka while the DPP has also filed an affidavit that has been embargoed
Elon Musk Doesn’t Own a Home
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk claims to sleep at his friends' places. With Tesla having most of it's engineering located in the Bay Area, the CEO claims to rotate his stay among his friends' spare bedrooms.
Craig Rickards appointed as Deputy Supervisor for this year’s elections
The Fijian Elections Office has announced the appointment of Craig Rickards as the Deputy Supervisor for the 2022 general elections. Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says Rickards brings a wealth of electio
Projections show Macron re-elected French president
The results in the French presidential elections are in and projections show incumbent Emmanuel Macron, who was favourite to win, has secured a second term with 58% of the votes. That gives him a second five-year
Temporary road closure from today for the State visit of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Members of the public are advised of temporary road closure from today to Friday as Police will be conducting traffic and escort duties during the State visit of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Dav
PM to formally welcome the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his wife Mary Bainimarama will formally welcome and receive the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley this evening. The last
The Fiji Taxi Association had 9 months to understand the Open Base System - Fiji Cabbies Association
The Fiji Cabbies Operators Association says the Fiji Taxi Association had 9 months to prepare and understand the Open Taxi Base Rank System however the Fiji Taxi Association says they have been objecting to the new syst
Sereima Leweniqila says women’s rugby is here to stay
Women’s Rugby is here to stay. That was the clear message by Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua forward Sereima Leweniqila after their historic Super W win yesterday afternoon. Leweniqila says they have made an im
For the real estate sector to thrive – we need to work by the law – Koya
Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya says for the real estate sector to thrive – we need to work by the law, we need to bring in the right skills and the right discipline. While speaking at the Jokhan Real
When women earn, they do not benefit alone – Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar says when women earn, they do not benefit alone as their families and communities benefit as well. Akbar highlighted this while handing over kitchen u
Over 4,000 people come together for the Yellow Ribbon Walk
More than 4,000 people including Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Government ministers and 16 inmates were part of the Yellow Ribbon Walk of Restoration. This was the first time inmates were included in the Yello
Fury hints at retirement after knocking out Whyte
Tyson Fury has knocked out Dillian Whyte with a brutal uppercut in the 6th round to retain his WBC heavyweight title. The fight happened in-front of 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. Fury dominated what was a sc
Coke Games to be held from the 7th to the 9th of July at the ANZ Stadium
The Coca Cola Games will be held from the 7th to the 9th of July this year at the ANZ Stadium in Suva. This has been confirmed by the President of the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association, Marika Uluinaceva
Fijiana Drua has created a legacy of its own - O’Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor says by winning the Super W competition in its first attempt, the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua has created a legacy of its own. O’Connor says the side has set a standard and i