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Fresh unrest has erupted in the Netherlands against new lockdown rules amid rising COVID-19 cases in Europe. People threw fireworks at police and set fire to bicycles in The Hague, one night after protests in Rotte
Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau says a few emerging issues are affecting us which includes increasing population and urbanization that will lead to increasing demand for food that could result in over-fishing.
The Health Coordinator of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lautoka, Doctor Mere Tiko says they are carrying out 10,000 toes awareness campaign to help people identify the effect of diabetes and other non-communicable
The Divisional Police Commander North, SSP Viliame Soko visited the Murti family in Qila Settlement, Taveuni and assured them that they will continue to do everything possible to help them get answers about 7-year-old C
“The youths are our future leaders and they should be trained and encouraged to lead and do the work of Sanatan Dharm.†This was the message from the National Vice President Culture and Religion of the Shree Sa
The World Health Organization is worried about the spread of COVID-19 in Europe as the continent battles a fresh wave of infections. Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge warned that 500,000 more deaths could be recorde
Westpac has contributed $10,000 to the Fiji Cancer Society in support of cancer education and patient care. Westpac Fiji Chief Executive, Kip Hanna says they are proud to contribute towards the advocacy around canc
The Executive Manager of Fiji Airways Holidays, Akuila Batiweti says they are now facing a bit of issue with hotel room inventories and there are a lot more stop-sells coming through from hotels. With Fiji's intern
The SODELPA Management Board has approved the requirements of the Candidate Selection Committee who will interview and evaluate applicants for candidates for SODELPA in the 2022 election. This was approved at its
People with disabilities can expect improved access to electoral processes after the Fijian Elections Office and various organisations representing disabled persons in Fiji signed on the Terms of Reference for Election
Power supply has been restored to parts of Viti Levu after a fault caused a blackout at around 2pm today. Energy Fiji Limited has confirmed this. EFL teams are still trying to identify the fault. No time-
Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill says 90% vaccination rate for Fiji’s eligible adult population will serve as a further layer of protection for locals and visitors. He says after a 20-month lull, the tourism industry
A 3 month old baby from Naitasiri died due to COVID-19 earlier this month. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says the infant was referred from Vunidawa Hospital on 30th October with an acute history of
Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem says they have received letters with the SODELPA letterhead from George Shiu Raj acting in his capacity as the registered officer and another letter from Party General Sec
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the current controversy over minimum qualification requirements for posts in the teaching service should be settled between the Education Ministry and the teachers' union
A man in his 20s died in a road accident near Naboutini along the Queens Road last night. Police say the man was driving with three other passengers when their vehicle allegedly hit a horse that was on the road sid
The woman whose body was found in Kulukulu, Sigatoka on Wednesday afternoon died due to a heart attack. This has been confirmed by Police. The woman who was in her 50's was found motionless outside her home.
20 women clusters in the Western Division have received their Women in Agriculture programme packages as part of Government’s efforts to upscale the participation and profitability of agricultural ventures managed by
The Chinese Government has donated 200 basketballs and 20 wheelchairs to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The Ambassador of China to Fiji, Qian Bo says the donation is a clear demonstration of China’s support fo
A US teenager who shot dead two men during racial justice protests has been cleared of homicide and all other charges after claiming self-defence. 18 year old Kyle Rittenhouse killed the men and wounded a third on
