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In a landmark diplomatic engagement for the Pacific region, Fiji will welcome King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u, of the Kingdom of Tonga for a State visit from today until Saturday. Expect traffic disruptions a
Heleina Young, Frederico Miller, Yeshnil Karan and Errol Qaqa all secured gold medals for Fiji at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Young says she was happy to finish with a gold medal, clocking 56.05 seconds in the
The Vanua of Bau recognises the installation of the Tui Nayau and the Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, as a sign of respect and honour to the ancient relationship between the Tui Nayau and Bau in past ye
Pacific Harbour Fire Station is closing down as the plot is owned by Damodar Yatu Lau Pte Limited which has taken it back for development and the residents will be served by the Navua Fire Station from this Friday.
Serious concerns are now being raised by Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry on whether Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika is related to Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and why Rabuka recommended Rokoika’
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has asked for more time in the case of Mokani farmer, Waisea Naitini who was charged with trespassing at Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's residence on June 21st. Th
An 18 year old man is in Police custody after an alleged murder at an apartment along Waimanu Road in Suva. Police confirm that the victim was stabbed to death. We are awaiting further details.
There will be a change in road alignment to cater for the ground improvement works on the approach roads to the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge which will slowly come into effect to prepare drivers. The Fiji Roads Author
Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has referred our questions to the Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor JeMesa Tudravu after the President of International Women's Association Fiji, Judy Compain rais
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's trial date has been fixed for three weeks in November for the health tender case. Th
The National Disaster Risk Management Office will be conducting live tsunami siren tests for the Suva – Lami corridor at 11am today. They say this exercise is part of government’s continued commitment towards i
Restoring partnerships between school management, communities, religious organizations and parents is crucial to rebuilding and strengthening an education system that was completely broken. Deputy Prime Minister an
At least 69 people have been killed after flash floods swept through parts of central Texas. Kerrville County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirms 59 people, including 21 children, have been killed in the county, as other
63-year-old Akuila Qalo, from the Matanivanua clan of Vuinayau will be traditionally installing the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara tomorrow. Qalo is also the leader of the Vuinayau clan. He says the cl
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has successfully reduced its national rental arrears from $31.6 million as of 1st January, 2025 to $22 million by 30th June, 2025. TLTB says this marks a significant reduction of $9.6 m
A 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old man remain in police custody for their alleged involvement in a series of yaqona thefts in Taveuni. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Kasiano Vusonilawe says a
Burebasaga confederacy paramount chief Ro Teimumu Kepa, former President and Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and Tui Levuka Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotunaceva are leaving for Lakeba Island in Lau today for the installati
A man has been arrested today at the Lakeba Jetty after he was allegedly found in possession of illicit drugs, specifically a bag containing dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police confirm the arrest was made
Three men and two juveniles have been charged by the Southern Division Task Force for their alleged involvement in an aggravated burglary at a business premises in Laucala Beach. Police say the group allegedly brok
Reki Roberts claimed gold in the Women’s Heptathlon at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau after a consistent performance while competing in seven challenging events. She says Heptathlon is no easy event and she is p
