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Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says they want to eradicate the cultivation of marijuana in places like Kadavu, Navosa and Vanua Levu, and they are looking at new options like destroying the drugs
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister is blaming foreign powers for encouraging civil unrest in the Pacific nation, as Australian police officers arrive in the country to help quell rioting. ABC News reports protests
The budget was meant to be handed down in Papua New Guinea yesterday, after it was delayed because the government continues to struggle with offline payment systems following a devastating cyber attack. In October,
Police have confirmed a CID Officer visited the SODELPA Headquarters to carry out an investigation in relation to a complaint lodged by SODELPA MP Mosese Bulitavu against Party Leader, Viliame Gavoka and General Secreta
The role of firemen and firewomen needs to be continuously re-oriented from firefighting to fire prevention. This was highlighted by the Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar during the launch of the NFA's
The Police team for the FMF Sukuna Bowl has received a major boost as Total Energies has provided a sponsorship of $15,000. While receiving the sponsorship, Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has th
The Fiji Meteorological Services has confirmed a mini tornado affected the greater Nadi area between 2.30pm to 3pm today, however there is no threat of a major tornado. They say this was a result of a thunderstorm
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has today clarified that their “State of Democracy in Asia and the Pacific†report does not say the role of the military in addressing the pandem
Students will be given a fair chance in the exams and will be provided counseling support in schools. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Education, Dr. Anjeela Jokhan following confirmation by
The Ministry of Education has today received $90,000 worth of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and disinfectant cleaners from Fiji Chemicals Limited. Minister for Education, Premila Kumar acknowledged the compan
The 8 Corrections Officers charged in relation to the assault and death of Seremaia Naidole Momo, a serving prisoner in 2019 have pleaded not guilty to the charges they are facing in the Suva High Court. Joji Raqam
The Land Transport Authority’s Acting CEO, Irimaia Rokosawa says people can make requests to sit for their Defensive Driving Course at the Valelevu, Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Labasa, Savusavu and T
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says former Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa was criticized and made the front page of one of the news outlets for standing up
A police station and several shops have been set on fire by looters in the Solomon Islands after what started in the morning as a peaceful protest turned ugly around mid-afternoon. Videos on social media show polic
90.4% of the adult target population is now fully vaccinated while 97.2% have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 25, 313 children between 15 to 17 years old have received two doses. 12, 355 children betw
The Ministry of Education has today made clarifications on teacher salaries following concerns raised by teachers through the Fiji Teachers Union that they were not receiving the salaries as stated by the Permanent Secr
The High Court of the Anti-Corruption Division has overturned the judgement of the Suva Magistrates Court where it had earlier acquitted Prime Fiji Limited of corruption related charges. Prime Fiji Limited was cha
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and femLINKpacific are encouraging everyone to participate in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign by sharing information, c
Market vendors are expected to benefit from the training equipment donated to the Ministry of Local Government by the UN Development Programme, which is part of the Markets for Change project's support for online learni
Some cane farmers are still calling for an explanation regarding the deduction for the Growers Micro Bundle Insurance Scheme from the final cane payment for the 2020 crop and the issue concerning $85 guaranteed price fo
