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There will be no sporting activities in schools before April next year. Minister for Education Premila Kumar highlighted this when questioned by fijivillage if the Ministry is still planning to organize sports in s
Good news for insured sugarcane farmers as the Sugar Cane Growers Council has announced the continuity of Cane Farmers Micro Bundled Insurance Scheme. The scheme is in its 4th year of rollout and according to the C
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has received a US $95,000 worth of dive equipment funded by the Foreign Military Finance Program from the United States representatives at the Stanley Brown Naval Base. The dist
Former SODELPA MP Ratu Isoa Tikoca has filed an application in the Suva High Court to set aside the interlocutory judgement where Tikoca was ordered to pay Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum $80,000 as total damages
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has encouraged front-line personnel in the Western Division to maintain momentum in their COVID-19 response in particular efforts which would lead to the full vaccination of our nationâ
Resident Magistrate Cama Tuberi who was based at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court has passed away after a short illness. The 44-year-old will be laid to rest tomorrow. While paying tribute to the late Tuberi, Ch
One to three severe tropical cyclones are likely to affect Fiji during the 2021/2022 cyclone season. This has been revealed by Minister for Meteorological Services Jone Usamate while releasing the 2021/2022 Cyclone
Education Minister Premila Kumar says in total they are looking at 344 teachers who will be terminated under the no jab, no job policy. She says 130 teachers have been terminated under the no jab, no job policy so
A man who was earlier charged and produced in court for posting live videos about COVID-19 on Facebook with the alleged intention of creating public alarm will front court again today for allegedly breaching his bail co
Katalyst Foundation has donated $500,000 worth of personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health. Resident Trustee of Katalyst Foundation Rokoseru Nabalarua says they wanted to thank the Ministry for the g
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says unity has brought us this far and as believers, we are confident that God will carry us all the way. While speaking on the Lalakai posted on the Fijian Government social medi
8 more Police officers have been deployed for overseas peacekeeping mission duties. They are Inspectors Mohammed Intaiyaz and Bimlesh Naicker, Sergeants Sam Raj, Biu Tagilala, Mohammed Khan and Alisi Lalabalavu, Co
Suva Magistrate Liyanage Wickramasekara has granted Jone Vakarisi a cash bail of $500. He must pay $500 to the court to be granted bail. Vakarisi has been charged with a count of breaching bail conditions.
261 Public Health Infringement Notices have been issued from the 6th to the 12th of October with failing to wear a face mask registering 122 reports. Police say failure to wear a mask in a public service vehicle re
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Major General Jone Kalouniwai has started his tour of the RFMF Units based in the Western Division. On his first day of the tour, Kalouniwai visited troops depl
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will have to play a wait and see game on whether there will be further unemployment assistance for affected people after the second round of the $360 payment. Saye
Na Momo Levu Na Tui Nadi and President of People’s Alliance Ratu Vuniani Navuniuci says never before has Fiji been in such a serious state of crisis and the only man who can lead Fiji out of this crisis is Sitiveni Ra
Fully vaccinated Fijians can now travel between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. They have to travel by boat or by air with transport companies that are COVID-safe compliant such as FijiLink. Travellers must register
Suva man, Jone Vakarisi will be appearing in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly breaching his bail condition. In this case, he is charged for one count of criminal intimidation for allegedly threatening
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the indications from the Maritime islands that were affected by COVID-19 is that the situation is now under control. He says the Lautoka Yasawa community engage
