Mark Dixon is the new FRCS CEO
Mark Dixon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service. Board Chairperson Fay Yee says Dixon has broad and extensive experience in executive leadership positions, s
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Remain indoors during rain showers as there is a possibility of acidic rainfall
Please remain indoors during rain showers and cover rain water storage tanks as the Department of Environment says there is a possibility of slightly acidic rainfall in Fiji. This is due to increased sulfur dioxide
Do not be carried away by the outward signs of recovery – Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says their message to Fijians this festive season is one of caution and he is urging people not to be carried away by the outward signs of recovery. In his Christmas mess
NFP Leader calls on Fijians to look out for each other as many citizens are reeling from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad is calling on Fijians to look out for each other as many citizens are reeling from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his Christmas message
The right thing for the people is the right thing for Fiji - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says people should always do the right thing because the right thing for the people is the right thing for Fiji. In his Christmas message, Gavoka says people should believe, respect a
In these times of uncertainties and suffering the Church proclaims the Christmas message of hope and joy - Archbishop Chong
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says in these times of uncertainties and suffering brought about by COVID-19, climate change and gender based and domestic violence, the Church proclaim
Chinese Embassy donates boat to Natawarau Youth Club as a Christmas gift
The Chinese Embassy has donated a fibreglass boat to Natawarau Youth Club in Lautoka to help improve their livelihood. The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo says they are proud to provide the boat to the Natawara
24-year-old man who allegedly caused the death of his best friend and a boy in a road accident released on bail
A 24-year-old man from Navo, Nadi who allegedly caused the death of his best friend and a boy in the horrific accident along the Queens Highway near Vunisalato Settlement in Naboro has been released on bail by the Suva
People plan to celebrate Christmas with their families as they reflect on the challenges brought about by COVID-19 this year
A number of people have planned to celebrate Christmas with their families as they reflect on the challenges brought about by COVID-19 this year. Maureen Young of Laucala Beach says she will have a quiet Christmas
Police interview and release people in relation to Wailea Settlement alleged murder
A few people have been questioned and released as police investigations continue into the alleged murder of the man whose body was found on Sunday morning in Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa. Police had discovered th
RFMF Commander inspired by the stories of those still volunteering in their communities and helping those in need
RFMF Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai is remembering those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones this Christmas. In his Christmas message, Kalouniwai also remembered those who are missing friends and
Qereqeretabua questions AG how the $67 million allocated to Walesi has been used
National Federation Party Vice-President and MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua is questioning the Minister for Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum how the $67 million allocated to Walesi has been used and why is Walesi still und
New UK study says people catching Omicron are up to 70% less likely to need hospital care
A major analysis by the UK Health Security Agency says people catching Omicron are 50% to 70% less likely to need hospital care compared with previous variants. The agency says its early findings are "encouraging"
TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Move over Google, TikTok is the world's new most popular online destination. BBC reports the viral video app gets more hits than Google, according to Cloudflare, an IT security company. The rankings show that
Fire at RFMF camp in Nabua
Firefighters have managed to contain the blaze at the 3FIR building at the RFMF camp in Nabua this morning. The Suva Fire Station received a call about the fire after 4am this morning. Smoke could be seen bill
SODELPA Suva President Watisoni Nata lodges Police complaint regarding the alleged misuse of Govt Grant from the Secretary General to Parliament to SODELPA
SODELPA Suva President Watisoni Nata has lodged a complaint at Totogo Police Station regarding the alleged misuse of a Government Grant from the Secretary General to Parliament to SODELPA, for the administration of the
Naboro accident suspect to front court tomorrow
A 24-year-old man from Navo, Nadi who allegedly caused the death of 2 people in the horrific Naboro accident earlier this month has been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court tomorrow. The man has b
Association of Banks in Fiji donates $20,000 to WOWS Kids Fiji
The Association of Banks in Fiji has donated $20,000 to the Walk on Walk Strong Kids Fiji Foundation to support 81 children who are currently battling with cancer. WOWS KIDS Fiji Founder Sina Kami says the big dona
Retention of employees has taken place due to their consideration of all circumstances, and not as a result of any input from FPSA, nor any legal proceedings – FRCS
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says the Fiji Public Service Association’s claim that FRCS retained an employee who was identified for the proposed compulsory redundancy because the employee filed a grievance wit
Australian Government provides lunch for 1,441 Year 12 and 13 students
The Australian Government in partnership with the Education Ministry has supported families impacted by COVID-19 by subsidising school canteen lunches for 1,441 students in most need. The Australian High Commission