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$30,000 worth of sporting equipment and apparel has been donated by Ranjit Garments Mfg Pte Limited to the National Fire Authority to boost their men's and women's rugby teams. NFA CEO Puamau Sowane says the sport
Minister for Commerce and Trade, Faiyaz Koya says when we had virtually no tourists coming to Fiji – our economy was cushioned by Fiji’s agriculture sector. Koya highlighted that in 2021, agricultural exports i
As of yesterday, 121,714 Fijians have received their booster doses and people are still being urged to get their booster dose if they have not received it yet. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says
Members of the Kecisemani Methodist congregation in Cunningham Stage 4 were emotional when their newly built church which cost over $450,000 was officially opened by Reverend Adoni Vakamoce. Church leader Apaitia T
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry is questioning why the Fijian Elections Office is holding the Electoral Processes Workshop for Political Parties at the Attorney General’s Conference Room at Level 9 Suvavou
18 welfare officers are going through community based corrections training for the next three days where they are learning how to supervise and rehabilitate offenders into the community. While speaking at the trai
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Alvick Maharaj has asked the Ministry of Local Government whether it oversees that the right people are holding positions in municipal councils
Ukraine's allies have pledged to send more weapons to help it defend against a renewed Russian offensive. The US and other allies vowed to send artillery, anti-tank and air defence aid to Kyiv, during a 90-minute v
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere had a surprise visit by the senior officers of the disciplinary forces, led by the Army Commander Major-General Jone Kalouniwai and Police Commissioner Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qilih
Year 11 student Tanisha Nandani has been reported missing at the Lautoka Police Station. Police say she was last seen at a bus stop near the Pundit Vishnu Deo College in Saweni, Lautoka yesterday. They are ple
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the total control and micro-management of municipal councils by the Bainimarama and FijiFirst Governments for the last 13 years is largely responsible for th
Education Minister Premila Kumar has highlighted that the Government has invested about $18.5 million annually in Early Childhood Education for about 17,000 students as part of its commitment to ensuring early learners
FICAC’s Manager Corruption Prevention, Kolora Celua says Investment Fiji has a critical role to play in engaging with foreign investors and exporters, and in doing so, must maintain its integrity as an independent and
A man and a juvenile who allegedly broke into a temple in Ba on Sunday morning have been remanded in custody by the Ba Magistrates Court. 29-year-old Lemeki Malimali Tabusoi who is a farmer and a 17-year-old are ch
The National Farmers Union has called for a forecast price of $60 per tonne of cane for the 2022 season and says the delivery payment should be fixed at $45 per tonne to avoid problems that may arise should a lower rate
FICAC Deputy Commissioner, Rashmi Aslam has told the court that the evidence shows that SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula does not live in Buca Village and wherever he went, he would return home to Koronivia. While making
National Federation Party President, Pio Tikoduadua says the Prime Minister is beginning to sound like an empty pot when he continues to bang on about National Federation Party and People’s Alliance policies. Tik
Voter registration of students aged 18 years and over will commence in schools now after the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem launched the School Registration Drive at Nadi Muslim College today. Saneem also
Nadi Town Council Acting CEO Muni Reddy says they are in need of qualified professionals who can help the council address long outstanding issues and also confirms they recently lost their Financial Manager as they coul
SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula's lawyer, Sevuloni Valenitabua has told the court that the proceedings against Nawaikula are unlawful and invalid from the outset. While making his closing submissions in the Suva High Cou
