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Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is nothing new in the 2023-2024 National Budget and it is a repetition of what the FijiFirst has been doing in the past years with a bit of tweaking here and there and
No government anywhere is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want because our resources are scarce and limited, and the government has to prioritize based on the current needs. T
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately and we are calling on everyone in society to band together and advocate on behalf of children and create safe and violence-free communities for children. Save the Chil
Two primary school students are currently receiving medical treatment at the Lautoka Hospital following an accident in Lautoka this morning. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirms that the two students sustained
Northern and Western Divisions have recorded the highest number of reported drug-related offences like marijuana from January to May this year. This was highlighted by the Assistant Commissioner of Police Operation
Police have confirmed that a foreign national allegedly drowned while swimming in Mamanuca waters yesterday. They say the 23-year-old victim was with friends at a popular recreation facility when the incident occur
70-80% of total deaths are attributed to NCDs alone, while the burden of premature mortality from NCDs also weighs heavily, constituting 30-40% of all related deaths in our country. Ministry of Health Chief Medical
All semifinal spots have been booked in the U18 Southern Zone Secondary School Rugby Competition. Suva Grammar School thrashed Dudley High School 62-0. Grammar ran away with the game scoring 11 tries. Gosp
A 70-year-old man is alleged to be the country’s latest road fatality victim following an accident this morning in Sabeto. Police say the victim was driving along Nagado Hill when he lost control of his vehicle c
After concerns were raised by residents living along the Suva – Nausori corridor, Water Authority of Fiji says supply to the following reservoirs and supply area will be fully normalised after they resolved the issue
The Constitutional Offices Commission has appointed a tribunal in relation to the allegations of misbehaviour against the suspended Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho. Folllowing the Constitutional Offices Comm
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he has asked to have a meeting with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO, Joel Abraham to ensure that effective steps are taken t
Empower Pacific has been assisting 78 children with trauma counselling after they were injured in the bus accident at Banaras, Lautoka on June 21st. The NGO says Peter Smith and his sister Cathy will be going back
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has collected a net revenue of $211.17 million for June 2023 with a positive variance of $10.6 million or 5.3 percent against the monthly forecast. FRCS says the impressive reve
Thousands of Fijians living between Suva to Nausori are currently facing water supply disruption, the Water Authority of Fiji has yet to confirm when supply will normalise. This comes after WAF encountered a fault
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's ironical that the FijiFirst Party which increased Fiji's debt by over $7 billion since 2007 is wanting to lecture the new Government about
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Mark Dixon has resigned, and this will take effect on the 31st of this month. The FRCS Board says Dixon will return to Australia earlier than expected to be with his family.
A 16-year-old student has allegedly been found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in school. Police say the matter was reported at the Rakiraki Police Station after his teacher discovered the dried leaves h
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is no escaping when talking about the government debt as out of a budget of $4.3 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year, the government
Energy Fiji Limited workers who are members of the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union have started holding a strike ballot from today as they say their demands for an increase in their pay, retirement benefit
