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Significant efforts are underway to transform Savusavu – including installation of CCTV cameras and more foot patrols by Police to improve safety, proper landfill and a centralised sewerage treatment plant and parking
The National Disaster Management Office has conducted a Tsunami siren test at 11am today in Suva, and no evacuation is needed. The NDMO states that this exercise is part of the government’s continued commitment t
Developments in satellite technology, subsea cable connectivity, spectrum management, and efforts to drive meaningful connectivity have been key focus areas for the Policy and Regulations Forum for the Pacific. Spe
25-year-old Kenona Toakasa, who allegedly caused the death of her partner in Tavua, has been remanded in custody. Toakasa appeared before Magistrate Timoci Qalinauci at the Tavua Magistrates Court. Her p
People are advised to be prepared as a heavy rain alert remains in force for Southern and Eastern Viti Levu, including Suva-Nausori-Navua, Momi-Sigatoka-Korolevu, Serua-Namosi, Naitasiri, interior Ra, Rakiraki-Tailevu N
Dengue fever remains a concern in Fiji with 10,969 cumulative dengue cases recorded from the 1st of January to the 15th of June this year while 8 people unfortunately lost their lives during this period. Minister f
A bullet casing found inside the overhead locker of a Fiji Airways flight earlier this year has been confirmed as non-threatening and was immediately neutralised upon discovery. Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame
Commisioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu has strongly stated that police officers should not be obstructing the work of the media. This is after members of the media going to cover the 5 suspended police officers cha
The Fijian Media Association is calling for answers and expresses deep concern about the issue of journalists from various media outlets being blocked from covering the court appearance of the 5 police officers charged
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica has clarified that the deployment of 5G should address local pain points and have use cases that benefit the communities and should not be restricte
Government MP Lynda Tabuya has been appointed as the Minister for Information while Tomasi Tunabuna and Inosi Kuridrani have been appointed as Minister and Assistant Minister for Agriculture respectively. Prime Min
One of the 9 convicted persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine trial, David Heritage had approached David Wright, a person who runs a barge business in Vuda as he wanted to charter Wright’s barge in December 2023.
FICAC has sought additional time to respond to submissions made by the defence counsel for Fijian Broadcasting Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar, who is charged with one count of general dishonesty
Bail has been granted for the 5 suspended Police officers charged for their alleged involved in an assault and extortion case against a Nasinu businessman last week. The 5 are Semiji Puamau, Elizabeth Sautu, Koroi
6 men are in custody after Police conducted early morning raids at five locations in the Central and Southern Divisions this morning. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe says this
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has sanctioned charges against five police officers for their alleged involvement in an assault and extortion case against a Nasinu businessman last week. Police s
The woman alleged to have caused the death of her partner in Tavua has been charged and will appear at the Tavua Magistrates Court today. Police say the 25-year old accused is alleged to have seriously injured her
A volcano in far eastern Russia has erupted for the first time in more than 500 years, which experts say may be linked to last week's massive earthquake. The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka threw up ash plumes
Papua New Guinea's Wan Squad has successfully retained the World Hip Hop Championship title in Arizona, USA. Wan Squad, which performed during this year's Fiji Showcase, won the world title for the first time last
Big news in the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Mark Ruffalo’s The Hulk is reportedly set to return for next year’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. According to a The Hollywood Reporter story both Sony and M
