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Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Fiji-China partnership had advanced, particularly in recent years, due to Fiji’s concerted effort to deepen its strategic partnerships across the Pacific. In his
Drivers are advised to expect delays on Queens Road due to the sealing works between Lami Bridge (RB Harbour Point) to Lami Town (Vetaia Street Junction). The Fiji Roads Authority says works will be done from 11am
Police have confirmed the post mortem in the case where the body of a man was found in Dreketi Settlement Nalawa, Rakiraki on Monday will be done today. Police had earlier said that the 28-year-old farmer was found
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that water sources in the islands of Vanuabalavu, Moala, Moce and Lakeba are safe for drinking after water samples collected from villages indicated that the pH and
Stephen Curry scored 40 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 122-108 to win their sixth game in a row. Curry hit 21 points in the final quarter alone, also recording nine assists and five re
A mother of five of Dilo Street, Nakasi says she still has no idea as to what happened to her husband, Steven Sachin Singh whose body was found floating near Toga Bridge in Nausori at 5am last Wednesday. Priya Devi
Two separate rape cases were withdrawn by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions last month. A 35-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl, however, this matter wa
7 of the 13 victims of serious sex offences last month were under the age of 18 years. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there were seven incidents where the victims and the accused were relate
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service has clarified that they never had a system where the Government was required to provide employment to National Toppers students after they complete their studies. This com
The 61-year-old woman who is charged for allegedly bullying people on TikTok has been granted bail by the Nadi Magistrates Court. Anis Khatoon Gwaizda is charged with 2 counts of causing harm by posting electronic
The Fiji Roads Authority is seeking expressions of interest for the demolition of the old Rewa Bridge in Nausori considering public safety and mitigating adverse environmental impact. Chief Executive Officer Kamal
Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is concerned about the frequent acts of vandalism at the Vatuwaqa Cemetery with the latest incident occurring last night. National Vice President Ramesh Sharma says it i
Police investigations continue into the death of the 28-year-old farmer whose body was found lying motionless in a compound in Dreketi Settlement in Nalawa, Rakiraki yesterday afternoon. Police say the man was last
Police say their team is in the process of verifying the nine complaints received by the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission against a group of TikTokers before they can start with investigation. The Co
100 COVID positive patients are currently admitted in hospital. According to the Health Ministry, none are in critical or severe condition. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says there is a downward
A mother is requesting for information that would help locate her 16-year-old daughter, Mushaiba Mohammed who went missing from their Jittu Estate home in June last year. Shaireen Nisha says they last saw her on 4t
A prominent TikToker is in police custody for allegedly bullying other people on the platform. Police say the TikToker, who goes by the name Nazmeen on the platform was allegedly misusing or was being irresponsible
The body of a man was discovered lying motionless at a compound at Dreketi settlement in Nalawa, Rakiraki yesterday. Police say his body was found at about 4pm. They say more details will be revealed later as
As of January 31st, 73,630 individuals have received booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the 142,240 persons considered eligible. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says this represents
Police are yet to classify the case of 35-year-old mechanic of Nakasi, Steven Sachin Singh whose body was found floating near the Toga Bridge in Nausori at 5am last Wednesday. The post mortem has been conducted how
