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A 9-year old boy from Tubou, Lakeba is believed to have drowned. Police say the incident occurred earlier this week. He was missing from home and a search was conducted whereby his body was found floating near
A $5090 cheque has been handed over to the Fiji Cancer Society by Telecom Fiji Limited to assist the organisation in their awareness programs and buying medicine for those who cannot afford. Speaking during their P
Mobil Oil Fiji with the Fiji 7s team today announced 14 lucky winners in their 7x7 promotion, who together won a total of $53,000. 7 lucky winners received the Gold Medal prize from Mobil Oil of $7,000 each and 7 l
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed Australia's net-zero emission pledge by 2050. Bainimarama has tweeted that he looks forward to seeing his friend, Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison at COP26 i
The Turaga Na Tui Wailevu in Bua has supported Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama’s statement that any Turaga Ni Koro or Mata Ni Tikina not fully vaccinated will be removed from his position and won't be paid any allo
With schools re-opening from Monday, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that the eTransport cards for Years 12 and 13 students have been topped up. Students can now redeem their cards at Vodafone outlets, bus
The Suva Retailers Association says current laws in Fiji governing online import purchases where individuals can buy up to a value of $2,000 tax-free for unlimited transactions is a deterrent for businesses to operate p
86.9% of the adult target population in Fiji and 16,529 children between the ages of 15 to 17 years are now fully vaccinated. 96.3% of the adult target population and 31,211 children have received their first dose
The Sai Prema Foundation Fiji in conjunction with Fiji Cancer Society is providing free breast cancer examinations, medical consultations and awareness workshop to underprivileged women throughout this week. Durin
The Government has revealed under the Operation Vesu Manumanu, if animals that are not branded and captured, then by law, owners will have no right to claim them. The Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with th
You can now choose to receive the second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at an interval of 6 weeks after the first dose. Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr James Fong says any person a
The smoke from a bush fire near the Navua Hospital has caused heavy traffic along the Queens Highway. Officers from the National Fire Authority are currently at the scene to control the fire. An eyewitness has
Men should be included in the discussions about breast cancer because the biggest support will come from your spouse, partner and children. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty
The Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, Razim Buksh says to date there have been over 30 cases and close to $7 million have been lost in financial scams over a span of six years. While speaking in the E-Co
Only 10 out of the 21 SODELPA parliamentarians have indicated that they intend to contest the 2022 General Elections under SODELPA. Party Leader Viliame Gavoka says it is work in progress for the rest of their parl
The Housing Authority of Fiji and the Public Rental Board have appointed a new Executive Board with FNPF CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu named as the Chairperson. Fiji Development Bank CEO Saud Minam, former Ministry of Local
A man who allegedly stabbed his de-facto wife that resulted in her death has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. 44-year-old Sivaniolo Vunakece is charged with one count of murder. The inc
SODELPA parliamentarian and Party Vice President Ro Teimumu Kepa says one of the objectives of their Pinktober Fundraiser today was to bring SODELPA members together. While speaking at SODELPA’s Pinktober Fundrai
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says all COVID-19 positive cases in the North will require activation of containment protocols after claims that some people who went from Suva to a funeral outside the
Minister for Commerce, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya says a recent National E-commerce assessment has revealed that lending services from commercial banks are generally focused on large infrastructure and low-risk proj
