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Komave villagers in Nadroga use the waterfall business to support education and village development. Aminiasi Koroi, a representative of the Biausevu Waterfall, says the villagers have been working together to oper
Residents of the Bila community in Nadi can now benefit from safer and more reliable transportation following the official opening of the Bila Community Road Access. Speaking at the event, Minister for Rural and Ma
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says they are working with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to manage the transition to the new VAT, as many shops have large inventories, making it challe
The National Fire Authority is raising concerns after recording 100 property fires from January to 29th July this year, matching the total for the same period in 2024 — a worrying sign that fire incidents remain alarm
Two men have died following a road accident in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the deceased are the 52-year-old driver and a 77-year-old passenger. Police say the driver was overtaking another vehicle at Vatamai
Residents of Nabekavu in Labasa are calling for urgent action from the Fiji Roads Authority regarding the worsening condition of the Vunidrodro Bridge. Local resident Priya Pritika Devi says the bridge is very old
The Mineral Resources Department calling on people to stay out of the water, away from beaches, reefs and low lying coastal areas as a tsunami has been generated. They say based on current modeling and internationa
Crushing operations at the Rarawai Mill have been temporarily suspended following a mechanical issue with the mill’s boiler system. Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd CEO Bhan Pratap Singh says the fault was identified e
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement has rubbished a research damning national response to gender-based violence as its methods negligently leave out the voices of survivors, ignore strong feminist research already done i
Medical Services Pacific says there is an urgent need for accessible, confidential, and compassionate support services for individuals facing unplanned pregnancies, particularly youth. They say they were saddened b
Investigators are awaiting medical clearance of the mother of the newborn baby who was found abandoned in a hostel washroom in Lautoka earlier this week before they begin questioning her. Police have confirmed to f
Stakeholders in the North are increasingly calling for urgent upgrades to Labasa Airport’s runway, citing its critical role in supporting economic growth and ensuring public safety. Vishal Narayan, a member of th
A Tsunami Watch has been issued for all coastal and low lying areas of Fiji following an 8.7 Magnitude earthquake in the Kamchatka Krai area of Russia The Mineral Resources Department Seismology Division says this
A large earthquake measuring magnitude 8.0 has struck off the eastern coast of Russia in the Kamchatka Peninsula region, the United States Geological Survey reports. The Mineral Resources Department says there is n
As Fiji celebrated World Mangrove Day, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Mosese Bulitavu emphasised the vital role mangroves play in sustaining livelihoods and addressing climate change in the country. W
HFC Bank, Fiji’s only local bank, has joined forces with the Reserve Bank of Fiji, the Ministry of Trade, and key global partners to launch the Fiji Innovation Hub, an initiative aimed at driving financial innovation
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the Northern and Eastern parts of Viti Levu, including Suva, Navua, Serua-Namosi, Tavua, Rakiraki, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra, the Northern Division, Yasawa, Lau and Lomaiviti group.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on state obligations regarding climate change as a landmark moment in the region’s pursuit of clim
Six people have been charged with the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs, specifically methamphetamine and will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today. Police say the individuals were arrested on Sund
A 70-year-old man from Mulomulo in Nadi has unfortunately lost his life following a road accident. It is alleged that the man suddenly crossed the Nadi Back Road when he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 43-year-old
