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Thousands of people living in Samabula, Tamavua, Namadi and Suva are facing water cuts again as there has been another burst at Waimanu Pumping Station. Two pumps at the Waimanu Pumping Station have been switched
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director, Ashwin Raj recently lodged a complaint with another witness against a security officer at an international fast-food chain for seriously beating a group of child
The Textile Clothing and Footwear Industry Council says the proposed increase in the National Minimum Wage review is shocking and there will definitely be job losses because of this. Consultations are currently un
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has tweeted that Fiji and its fellow Pacific Island Countries have united as nations of peace-loving people to condemn the conflict in Ukraine. Bainimarama says the United Nations
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is investigating a complaint of an alleged assault of a 9-year-old child at a school in Tailevu by his teacher. It is alleged the child has sustained injuries on
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that a team from Aspen Medical is in Fiji and is upgrading the Ba and Lautoka hospitals to offer open-heart surgeries and other life-saving tre
You should store water now for at least three days if you live in Samabula, Tamavua, Namadi and Suva as there has been another burst at Waimanu Pumping Station. This means thousands of people will have no pressure
Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has announced that they have postponed the school registration drive to 18th April however schools in maritime areas will be covered in the current Voter Registration Drive.
Four men and a juvenile charged with allegedly attacking Police officers in Kadavu last week will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today. Police say the four have been charged with serious assault while o
Games publisher Electronic Arts has announced it will remove the Russian national team and all other Russian teams from Fifa 22 and associated games. The company tweeted it was doing so to stand in solidarity with
CNN is reporting that the US ambassador to the UN told the General Assembly that Russia planned to use banned weapons. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said they have seen videos of Russian forces moving excep
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama is looking ready to rock n roll. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum tweeted this after the arrival of the Prime Minister. Bainimarama was welcomed by Sayed-Khaiyum at Nadi
There are 256 active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji but this does not include the Rapid Antigen Tests done by people at home or those that self-isolate and take necessary action based entirely on their symptoms. The Hea
The Health Ministry says there have been 633 confirmed cases of dengue fever so far this year which is within the numbers expected for this time of the year. According to the Health Ministry, the Central Division h
There have been 44 cases of typhoid fever recorded in Fiji so far this year. The Health Ministry says the Central Division has recorded 14 cases and the Northern Division has reported 6 cases, mostly from Bua which
Ratu Nemia Dawai has been been appointed the Head of Treasury at the Ministry of Economy. Ratu Nemia has over 11 years of experience with the Ministry in areas of debt and cash flow management, treasury operations,
The numeracy and literacy curriculum for primary schools is complete and will be trialled and tested in 90 primary schools from the new school year in April. Minister for Education Premila Kumar says this is part o
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy has urged farmers to save in order to reduce their vulnerability and build resilience to external shocks. While speaking to farmers in Wain
An agreement has been signed between the Frankston City Council of Melbourne and Suva City Council that will be used as a means to promote the development of urban city life and translate into better living standards.
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says as things open up they want schools to normalise soon which includes the resumption of competitive sports. She highlighted this to the students of Levuka Public School who
