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10 Corrections Officers have been charged in relation to the assault and death of Seremaia Naidole Momo, a serving prisoner in 2019. The 10 officers are Joji Raqamate, Isei Rakaso, Pita Raikoso, Josefa Bole-takibur
The Fiji Law Society says the wide scope of the proposed police powers in the Draft Police Bill are inconsistent with values of respect for human rights, freedom and the rule of law. Fiji Law Society President Wyli
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is no need for alarm after a few cases of some people feeling weak or having a slight fever following the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccination. Doctor Fong
The realignment work at Korosomo Slip in Vanua Levu is progressing well and the Fiji Roads Authority says it may take another three weeks to complete this major project. FRA’s Acting CEO, Kamal Prasad says contin
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says they had noticed an increase in the number of people travelling in and out of the country which is why they have decided that those who come to Fiji for non-essenti
A single mother who is struggling to make ends meet is aiming to earn a living for her three children by working as a caregiver after graduating from the Makoi Women’s Vocational Training Centre. Emily Ledua says
Fijians who are coming into the country for non-essential reasons will now have to pay for their quarantine from 29th March 2021. In a statement, the government says Fijians planning to come to Fiji for personal re
Fiji Airways today signed a US$65 million Liquidity Support Loan Facility with the Asian Development Bank. The Support Facility is to help the airline cover operating costs and meet financial obligations while the
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fiji is using COVID-19 vaccine, Oxford AstraZeneca as it is certified by the World Health Organisation and they are guided by the science that the vaccine is safe.
The lack of good quality and affordable childcare services in the country are responsible for parents inability to contribute effectively to the labour workforce. This was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Chi
The Water Authority of Fiji says the comments made by National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad regarding the recent water disruptions shows that Prasad has very little understanding of the basic science
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar is urging people to disregard the draft market regulations however National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says Kumar must tell the people why the market regul
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has today confirmed that it has received a complaint from a 50-year-old man from Sigatoka who alleged that he was verbally and physically assaulted by a group of polic
A Catholic Priest in Levuka who was charged with Disobedience of Lawful Orders has been acquitted after the prosecution could not provide reliable and credible evidence. Father Fabiano Dakai Naduva was charged afte
FNPF has today confirmed that it will roll-out COVID-19 relief assistance for its voluntary members from 12th April 2021. Acting CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu says these members can apply for $100 to a maximum of $1,100
The body of a woman in her 50s was found inside her Sigatoka home last night. Police say she was staying alone in her home located along Korotogo Back Road. According to Police, the discovery was made by her n
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nausori and Nasinu Town Councils Anurashika Bari says there was one action missed by their team in the setting up of the Caubati Resource Recovery Facility while the Department of En
It has now been confirmed that only rural and maritime areas like Rotuma, Yasawa, Kadavu, Ovalau, Taveuni and the Lau group will have face to face consultations on the first draft of the Police Bill. Face to face
The Ministry of Education is awaiting a detailed report regarding an incident that occurred this morning at a school in Suva, where students got sick after a birthday celebration in school. Minister Rosy Akbar says
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fiji is targeting to get 1.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as they aim to vaccinate 600,000 people in the country. The first doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca
