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Russia has announced it will "drastically reduce" military combat operations in two key areas of Ukraine "to boost mutual trust" in peace talks. The decision to scale back operations around the capital, Kyiv, and t
Australia's largest agriculture and horticulture employer, AgriExchange Pty Ltd or Costas is looking to employ about 280 Fijians in the coming months and are back in the country for the fourth time this week to conduct
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says the sugar industry is facing many challenges with the fluctuating prices of fuel, transportation, fertilizer, and these challenges are an opportunity to think of alternate farming
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says it is tough for many retailers to implement the three VAT systems from 1st April as some of the systems are not ready yet and the time-frame is very short. Pat
A Land Transport Authority officer in the trial of SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula who is charged for allegedly obtaining more than $20,000 through deception has told the Suva High Court that according to their records, Nawai
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says New Zealand has been a great partner and friend to Fiji and our partnership is the strongest ever. The Prime Minister highlighted this during the signing of the Duavata Partne
Will Smith has apologised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, saying his behaviour was "unacceptable and inexcusable". In a statement Smith says he was out of line and he was wrong. It comes after the Oscar
Women entrepreneurs from around the country are currently participating in a 3 day workshop to strengthen their capacity to utilize ICT tools in support of their businesses. 18 vendors from the Suva Flea Market are
The driver who is alleged to have caused the death of a mother and her 1-year-old son in an accident on Saturday morning in Nausori has been remanded and will be produced in the Nausori Magistrates Court again this morn
Over 67,000 students and their families in the Western Division who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and recent flooding events are receiving back to school support through the FIJI Water Foundation. FIJI Wa
The Oscars film academy has said it "condemns" Will Smith's slapping of Chris Rock at the ceremony, and has launched a formal review of the incident. A statement said it would "explore further action and consequenc
The outlook for passionate ginger farmers is very bright as Fiji’s ginger products are being sold in markets across the UK, Europe and Australia. This was highlighted in a statement by the British High Commission
The Sugar Cane Growers Council has welcomed the initiatives announced for cane farmers in the 2021/2022 Revised Budget. Chief Executive Officer, Vimal Dutt says the government’s commitment to continue with
Water Authority of Fiji’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Dr Amit Chanan says he shares Minister for Infrastructure, Jone Usamate’s passion for water related sustainable development goals and delivering on
The first state witness in the trial of SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula has told the Suva High Court that Nawaikula is a joint owner of a property in Koronivia, Nausori along with Miliakere Nawaikula. It is alleged that
Leadership Fiji has secured a venue to host their 2022 Program Sessions after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the iTaukei Trust Fund Board today. The Leadership Fiji 2022 Program sessions will now be he
In an emotionally charged and very tearful speech, Will Smith used part of his time on stage - for winning best actor for King Richard - to apologise for hitting Chris Rock on the face on stage. In the film he play
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says as at December 2021, commercial banks have set aside $185.9 million as provisions for loans that have been identified as having some elements of not meeting the terms and conditions for wh
Freesoul Real Estate Development Limited who were found guilty of two counts of undertaking unauthorized developments in April last year will be sentenced on 28th April, 2022. The charges against Freesoul relate t
The trial of SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula who is charged by FICAC for allegedly obtaining more than $20,000 through deception has started in the Suva High Court this morning. It is alleged that he gave false informati
