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Fiji has been selected as one of five pioneer countries that will trial the new approach to access to climate finance based on the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance Principles and Recommendations. The United K
A businessman of Ono Street, Samabula says he will celebrate this Diwali by providing dinner to people who come to ask for sweets at his place. Anendra Prasad says he has invested about $5,000 to decorate his hous
Police are concerned that people are still not following COVID safe guidelines after another 414 public health infringement notices were issued for failure to wear a mask in a public place. A total of 479 public h
A live tsunami siren test will be conducted for the Suva to Lami corridor at 11am today by the National Disaster Management Office. NDMO says they are testing the functionality of the sirens. All 13 sirens wi
The Barara Youth Club distributed 96 food packs in the Western Division yesterday to help families struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic celebrate Diwali. The club has assisted 1,408 families in the Western Divi
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has shared a personal story about his relationship with Fiji’s reefs at the Coral Reef Rescue initiative event at COP26 in Glasgow. Bainimarama says it’s not an easy story for
Residents of Yalava Tabia in Labasa are making their final Diwali preparations today. Daya Prasad says women are preparing sweets, decorating their houses with balloons and making rangoli. He says some people
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nausori and Nasinu Town Councils Anurashika Bari says green and white waste left on the side of the road will be collected by their team and she is pleading with residents to have pati
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Diwali is an important celebration that brings communities and friends together in happiness surrounded by positivity and joy that is perhaps most needed at the time of t
Extend a hand to help the needy and enjoy the festival with responsibility towards the vulnerable members of our community. This is the message from the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Ak
The National Fire Authority attended to 95 structural fires in a span of 10 months beginning from January to October this year. Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says 34 structural fires occurred in the Centra
As many families are still struggling due to the impacts of COVID-19, Fijians have planned to unite and help eachother celebrate Diwali today. Brij Chand of Nakasi says her plan is to invite her neighbours and tho
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji is calling on people to ensure their pets feel safe tonight as they are more sensitive to loud noises like fireworks. Clinic and Shelter Manager Shaneel
You should expect occasional rain throughout today. There will be heavy rain at times. The Weather Office says the rain is being brought by two troughs of low pressure affecting the Fiji group. You should
Facebook, Instagram and Messenger are experiencing issues leaving thousands of users worldwide without service. All issues stem from the apps, except for those hitting Messenger - users say the messaging service i
As Fijians celebrate Diwali tomorrow, people are urging others to help those who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are in need, follow COVID-19 protocols, be responsible when using fireworks and pray for the well-being
Anand Prakash Deo of Tuirara, Makoi says he is happy to be with his family this Diwali because he was bedridden for 30 days due to the COVID-19 virus. Deo says he was lucky to be alive as some families are still fa
"Our canoe is sinking, pick up your buckets and start bailing now before it is too late." This was the desperate plea made by Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Voreqe Bainimarama on behalf of t
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says as we celebrate Diwali, we should remember those who are less fortunate, the many who are still suffering and in want. He says let us not forget that Diwali is also
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says it is his hope that we continue to do everything we can to build the relationship of alliance between people of all faiths. While giving his Diwali message, Rabuka s
