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Fiji has launched its first-ever animated TV series called Bula Kids which aims to promote learning and prepare young children for school. A first of its kind in Fiji and developed entirely within the country with
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights has recommended to the Electoral Commission and Supervisor of Elections that more roundtable discussions should be conducted by them and all key stak
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the guarantee that the government is giving to the Fiji Development Bank would have been an opportune time to steer the lending out of the $170 million borrow
Police are still investigating an alleged murder that happened on board the fishing vessel FV Tiro 2 last Monday about 90 miles west of Navula Passage outside of Momi Bay. Three crew members, who were onboard the v
Govt did not cause the personal issue that led WAF CEO to resign - Usamate Infrastructure Minister Jone Usamate says there seems to be an insinuation that the government caused the personal issue that led the Water
The 2018 General Election Joint Report of the Electoral Commission and Supervisor Of Elections was tabled in parliament today with recommendations for some procedural changes which includes the review of legal framework
SODELPA MP Aseri Radrodro says the government guarantee for the Fiji Development Bank had expired in February, 2021 and what is disappointing is that someone or some people at the FDB slept on the job and failed to note
LegendFM Local Vocal with Digicel has released a special home edition with musicians Hanisi Maloney & Jim Ratusila who also were joined by their two daughters – Evangeline and Nicole. They performed special cover
Police have noted an increase in the number obtaining financial advantage by deception reports in the Western Division with 13 cases so far this month. They say people are going around collecting money from other p
A 22-year-old man is in Police custody for his alleged involvement in a robbery case in Nausori early this week. Police say the man allegedly entered the supermarket through the roof and stole assorted liquor and c
The Education Ministry says schools are scheduled to be opened on 21 June 2021. It says due to the current situation, this date is, of course, subject to change and will depend on clearance from the Ministry of Hea
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is "highly effective" in adolescents aged 12 to 17. BBC News reports no cases of COVID-19 were seen in a trial involving 3,732 young volunteers who received two doses of the vaccin
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the Suva and Nausori Containment Zones will continue today. It will start at 9am and finish at 4.30pm. This is for the first dose of the vaccine. Please no
New Zealand's travel bubble with Victoria will be paused while the source of infection of the cases announced in Melbourne is investigated. The move comes as Melbourne reported four new community Covid-19 cases th
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says their reforms have enabled a more modern civil service while SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula says the Open Merit Recruitment System has failed them. While contributing to the Review
The University of the South Pacific Council will make an official statement on Professor Pal Ahluwalia next Wednesday. The USP Council met yesterday. When asked on reports that Professor Ahluwalia is exp
A 48-year-old man of Taveuni who allegedly raped a 12-year-old boy last week, has been charged. The man has been charged with two counts of rape and the matter has been sent to the Savusavu Magistrates Court this a
Education Minister, Rosy Akbar urges parents and students to disregard unofficial comments on the reopening of schools circulating on social media, and to follow the announcements made by the Ministry. Akbar reiter
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says as of Monday the Fiji National Provident Fund has received 275 applications for home assistance under the Home Loan Assistance. Sayed-Khaiyum says they have paid out 155 ap
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the civil service has been tremendous in the past 4 weeks maintaining community lockdowns, undertaking community screenings, distributing food rations or just lending an ear and pr
