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The Fiji Law Society is seriously concerned about Sharvada Sharma’s dismissal as Solicitor General in breach of the clear requirements of the 2013 Constitution and the Judicial Services Commission’s explicit confirm
The Executive Manager of Fiji Airways Holidays, Akuila Batiweti confirms around 30,000 passengers are inbound for Fiji for December through various airline companies while 40,000 inbound passengers are confirmed for Jan
The National Federation Party says the termination of Sharvada Sharma’s appointment as Solicitor General is unconstitutional and sets a new low for rule of law, even by the low standards of the FijiFirst Government.
A woman who was allegedly in possession of a car, watch, Samsung S10 phone and other items that were proceeds of an alleged crime has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. Shayal Prasad is charged with a
People can now travel from Viti Levu to Vanua Levu and maritime islands and vice-versa under risk reduction protocols. This is after the overall vaccination coverage for Vanua Levu and all maritime island groups is
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced Fiji’s intention to issue the first Blue Bond in the Pacific in 2022 to help raise funds for a program of cutting-edge sustainable ocean-oriented projects.
The Turaga Na Tui Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere has been sworn in as the new President of Fiji. Ratu Wiliame was born on 20th April 1964 and is married to First Lady, Filomena Katonivere and they have 2 c
A 20-year-old tertiary student has been charged for allegedly obtaining money after threatening to release nude photos of another man on social media. Police say the alleged incidents occurred in March this year.
Party lovers returned to Bars and Taverns for the first time in 7 long months last night following the easing of restrictions. We visited a few Bars and Taverns in Suva where we saw people come out with friends and
Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala says many Fijians regardless of race or background have benefited from many education and training programs provided by India. He highlighted this during the Indian Techn
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says people should refrain from placing deposits or participating in deposit schemes offered by unlicensed individuals or entities. It says these unlicensed individuals and/or entities are
Investigators are working on retrieving the CCTV footage following the break-in at Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Headquarters in Samabula last night. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms more th
13 people are now homeless after a fire destroyed their house at Vatoa Road in Narere last night. The fire started from the bottom flat which was occupied by the tenants and spread to the top flat occupied by the h
Outgoing President Jioji Konrote says about six years ago when he was entrusted with the most prestigious, equally important, demanding and reverent appointment, he graciously and humbly accepted the challenge because h
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) says they are yet to receive the notice from the Fijian Elections Office that it has terminated their Memorandum of Understanding after the publishin
Supervisor of Elections and Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem says International IDEA’s report recommendation for the Electoral Commission to deal with political finance compliance issues would only resu
The Courts Nadi Market Road Branch has re-opened today after it was damaged in a fire in August last year. Branch Manager Ratu Vuniani Cagilevu says more than 20 staff have returned to the store after they were re-
A Police Officer who allegedly took a bribe of $200 from a man has been released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. Adrian Joseph Mangru has been charged with one count of bribery by FICAC. The alleged of
There was a break-in at Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Headquarters in Samabula last night. The National Vice President Culture and Religion of the Sabha, Vigyan Sharma says this is the sixth break-in
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says President Jioji Konrote through his six years as President, and all of his life of service, has embodied the very best of who we are as Fijians. While congratulating Presiden
