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Three Fijian organisations involved in developing creative solutions to the economic development challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been given grants by the US Embassy in Fiji to bolster their work. Th
Former RFMF Commander and politician Brigadier General (retired) Ratu Epeli Ganilau, Police Commissioner Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho, RFMF Deputy Commander Commodore Humprey Tawake, Ambassador Deo Saran, former Re
Good news for those who bank with Bank of Baroda as they can now transfer funds from their account to M-PAiSA wallet. This has been confirmed by the CEO of Bank of Baroda, Sudhansu Khamari during the integration pa
Lawyers representing the State, the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations and the Attorney General of Fiji have been given six weeks to prepare and file their response in the constitutional redr
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete is urging villagers in Yasawa to get vaccinated as this can save lives and open doors for tourists to return to the islands when travel restrictions are lifted. While
The Fiji Roads Authority will be carrying out traffic signal upgrade works at Thomson Street MHCC Midblock in Suva from 7pm tonight and the works will continue for the next 3-weeks. FRA says the traffic signal will
A driver escaped serious injuries after his car veered off the bridge on Cunningham Road near Fiji Dairy Limited and landed in a nearby drain. The incident happened this morning. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naiso
The driver and two passengers who were taken to the CWM Hospital after a large tree fell on their vehicle on Holland Street, Toorak this morning have been treated and discharged from the CWM Hospital. Police office
Australian airline Qantas is being prosecuted over the duties of plane cleaners in early 2020. BBC News reports a cleaner was told to stop working after he opposed cleaning practices on aircraft arriving from Chin
A second-year civil engineering student of the University of the South Pacific has won the worldwide science quiz competition. Kaveet Koushal Naiker beat 500 other science and engineering students from universities
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has highlighted that disaster preparedness is conducted simultaneously throughout the four divisions. He says they are taking disaster preparedness seriously and all
High Court Judge, Justice Salesi Temo has today urged a mother to talk to her 16-year-old son before it is too late. The 16-year-old boy from Ra is charged with 1 count each of aggravated robbery in 2 separate case
In an effort to enhance Fiji’s border protection, the New Zealand Government has donated a new trace detection device worth NZD$30,000 with additional consumable kits worth approximately NZD$3,000. Fiji Revenue a
Historical analysis of natural disasters in Fiji from 2000 revealed that more than 60 people have died during a natural disaster. This was highlighted by the Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu while la
18-year-old Noeli Jack Tamani-kaisau who is alleged to have robbed and murdered 60-year-old taxi driver Satya Pillay along Qiolevu Road in Sawani will be produced in the Suva High Court next month. The case was cal
At least 26 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five children are among the dead. There are fears the death toll coul
Fiji records up to 600 new cases of cancer and 130 breast cancer diagnosis in both men and women and 60 to 70 breast cancer surgeries every year. This was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty
New Zealand has committed $1.3 billion over four years to support countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and at least 50% of the funding will come to the Pacific. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern s
A 45-year-old unvaccinated man who travelled from Waya Island to Lautoka has been issued with a public health infringement notice for failing to comply with orders pertaining to the entering and exit of a containment z
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says if you have not done anything wrong , God will take care of you. While speaking during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Lautoka, Sayed-Khaiyum says if yo
