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A total of 10 rape and sexual offence cases were withdrawn last month after discontinuances were filed due to inconsistent and insufficient evidence, false complaints, and inability to locate or contact the victims.
The Value Added Tax Amendment Number 2 Bill 2022 has been passed unanimously by Parliament. While speaking on the Bill, Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says last week they presented a
As thousands of Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan today, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says we have endured the adversity of the pandemic, and we have come through it with discipline, resolve and concern for
The Lakeba Rugby Club has paid tribute to their brother and friend Lemeki Duidomo whose body was found on the driveway of a motel in Suva on Saturday morning. They say Duidomo joined them in the pre-season leading
A 59-year- old man who raped and sexually assaulted his 15-year-old step daughter in Ovalau will spend 13 years in jail. A non-parole period of 11 years has been set. The incidents happened in November 2020.
Members of parliament present in the chambers will be voting electronically this week while those connecting virtually will vote by acclamation. This has been confirmed by Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatik
The Fiji College of General Practitioners has stated that they know of only one medical centre that has an agreement between the mentor and the mentee whereby on completion of the relationship, a specification to the fu
Disney actress turned pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is nominated in all of the top four categories of the Grammy Awards - and she has a decent shot at a clean sweep. The 19-year-old is practically a lock-in for best
Soqosoqo Vakamarama President, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro says it does not matter whether you have different sexual orientation but what matters the most is what you are able to provide to the community which will define you
A man in his 20s residing in Cunningham has been charged for allegedly breaking into a church and the pastor’s residence and stealing assorted items. Police say it is alleged that on the 28th of March the man bro
As the Muslim community begin their month of fasting or Ramadan for Eid, the Fiji Muslim League says it will be a particularly special month for them as they will not be under any specific COVID-19 restriction. Lea
The road upgrade works along Queen Elizabeth Drive in Suva is expected to be completed by December 2022. This was confirmed by the CEO of Fiji Roads Authority, Kamal Prasad who says that they are doing things like
UNDP and the AIS Forum last week hosted a beach clean-up at the Suva seawall and a Scholars Space event with USP's Associate Professor Dr. Joeli Veitayaki and marine science graduate and artist, Suzanne Turaganiwai.
UNDP and the AIS Forum last week hosted a beach clean-up at the Suva seawall and a Scholars Space event with USP's Associate Professor Dr. Joeli Veitayaki and marine science graduate and artist, Suzanne Turaganiwai.
Police have yet to question or charge anyone in relation to the death of a 25-year-old man in the hit and run accident along Barara Flat in Sabeto on Thursday morning. Investigators also continue their search for a
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya, representing the Fijian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of manpower with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Human Resou
The President of the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji says he wants people to celebrate Ram Navami which is starting from today, on a grand scale but he is also urging caution as the demon of COVID-19 has n
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says they are actively on the ground monitoring the prices of basic food items after the announcement of removal of VAT from 21 items. Shandil says they are certain that
The taxi driver involved in the accident this morning in Rewa Street will be questioned soon. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says the taxi driver allegedly pulled out from the junction and hit the police van resu
The groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has been drawn where defending champions, France is heading a relatively easy Group D with Denmark, Tunisia and Peru or Australia. Host, Qatar heads Group A with Ecuador, Sen
