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Leadership (Fiji) Foundation has appointed Dr. Deepak Sharma and Jacqueline Hughes as new members of its Board of Trustees. Leadership (Fiji) Foundation says their appointments reflect ongoing commitment to establi
A former Principal of Ra High School and the Assistant Teacher of Agriculture charged with alleged financial misconduct appeared in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court this morning. FICAC charged Sanmogan Naidu with two
Residents in Labasa are voicing growing concerns over frequent power outages, which have become a regular occurrence — especially on Sundays. Labasa Town Council Chair Paul Jaduram raised the issue during the Fij
The Fiji Rugby Union is planning to hold negotiations with Wales, Scotland, and England in September, exploring how best to monetise and potentially host the matches against them in the UK. FRU Chairman, John Sanda
Former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s lawyer Tanya Waqanika, has requested permission to cross-examine the President and Prime Minister in Malimali’s case. She is seeking a judicial review against the d
Eloni Salagi, a 60-year-old farmer from Naseyani Village in Ra, is encouraging others to make use of the land around them, as it can become a valuable source of income and support livelihoods. Salagi had leased a p
Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba did not appear in court this morning for his case. Kaba is charged with one count of obtaining a financial
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the whole of Fiji. Strong easterly wind flow prevails over the country. The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure is expected to approach and affect t
Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday’s super hit romance-drama Saiyaara has surpassed the lifetime box office collection of Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Chennai Express. Saiyaara has collected ₹242 crore while Chennai
The mataqali na Valelevu, on behalf of the Gone Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa has presented their reguregu to the Vanua o Naibati in Buretu Village, following the passing of a son of Naibati, the late
FMF Bula Festival has always raised much needed funds for charitable causes and to provide family oriented entertainment for the people of Nadi and beyond. While speaking during the closing, President Ratu Naiqama
The Fijian Elections Office is reassuring the public that all electoral operations remain secure and functional following the recent fire at the Gokals Office and Warehouse in Toorak, Suva. Supervisor of Elections,
A police officer has tragically passed away on Friday night, just hours after graduating from a four-week Superintendent Course. Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu shared the news today, expressing his condolenc
The Department of Environment has raised concerns that Great Han Pte Limited is continuing construction work along Princes Road in breach of a partial stop work order. The order had only permitted development on bu
A resident of Savusavu has raised concerns about individuals living in Public Rental Board flats who earn more than $500 a week. While speaking during the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press Town
National Federation Party President Parmod Chand has described Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry as a disgraced politician who attacks the NFP Leader over his remarkable achievements. During the NFP Workin
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reported an additional five deaths due to malnutrition on Saturday, bringing the total to 127 since the war began. This includes 85 children. The World Food Programme has war
Labasa now has CCTV cameras installed across the town, connected directly to a central command centre and these systems not only help deter crime but have also play a vital role in solving numerous cases — a testament
Fiji Pine Group of Companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 11 Provincial Rugby Teams representing Pine Landowners who will participate in the upcoming Skipper Cup and Vodafone Vanua Cup. The unions
Year 13 student Joana Divesi from Shri Guru Nanak Khalsa College was crowned Miss Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival last night in Labasa. Originally from Nukubolu Village in Cakaudrove, Divesi says she was
