64-year-old man sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for raping 6-year-old girl
A 64-year-old man who raped a 6-year-old girl in Labasa in July last year has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar. Whil
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Fiji to feature with 6 nations teams in 8 team tournament
Fiji and Japan will join the Six Nations sides in an eight team tournament that is set to replace this year's Autumn Tests. The BBC reports that it will begin on 14th
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcome first child
Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner has given birth to a girl with husband Joe Jonas, the first child for the celebrity couple. A representative for the couple said
Reduction in budget does not mean services will be reduced – Kumar
Minister for Local Government and Housing and Community Development Premila Kumar says the allocations for her two ministries have been reduced but that does not mean tha
Govt should consider work for cash programs in agriculture and fisheries sector – Ratu Naiqama
SODELPA MP Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the government should consider work for cash programs in the agriculture and fisheries sector. While making his contribution to
Andy Murray 'mentally planning' to play US Open in New York
Britain's former world number one Andy Murray says he is "mentally planning" for the US Open to go ahead. The United States Tennis Association hopes to confirm within
Government should focus its efforts on discussing with Fiji’s lenders for possible debt review and moratorium – Rabuka
The Leader of the Opposition, Sitiveni Rabuka says the government should focus its effort on discussing with Fiji’s lenders for possible debt review and moratorium
Suspect currently being questioned by Police for his alleged involvement in a home burglary in Labasa
A suspect is currently being questioned by Police for his alleged involvement in a home burglary in Navakasigani, Labasa over the weekend. Police say they have recover
Police following several leads in relation to Year 9 student’s murder
Police say they are following several possible leads in relation to the murder of a Year 9 student in Labasa. They say investigators continue to gather information.
PM should consider reallocating the Ministry of Economy to someone else, sack the Minister for Economy or take the portfolio himself – Rabuka
The Leader of the Opposition, Sitiveni Rabuka has suggested in Parliament that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama should seriously consider removing the Minister for Econo
Hollywood star Olivia de Havilland, dies at 104
Olivia de Havilland, one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, has died at the age of 104. De Havilland's career spanned more than 50 years and
IVs are being redistributed within Fiji- Dr James Fong
The Ministry of Health confirms that stocks of IVs are currently being redistributed within Fiji to meet the local demand at the hospitals across the country. This is a
Govt has adopted a pragmatic approach through the 2020-2021 National Budget – Raj
The Director of Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Ashwin Raj says government has adopted a pragmatic approach through the 2020-2021 National Budget. Raj says
Ardie Savea raves about Jordie Barrett ahead of facing Crusaders
Ardie Savea has nailed his colours to the mast in terms of his favourite Barrett brother, unsurprisingly naming Hurricanes teammate Jordie as his preferred sibling. Ha
Death of Lami woman classified as murder
Police have classified the death of a Lami woman as murder. The woman was found unconscious after firefighters attending to a report of a fire in Lami found the woman
Man alleged to have impersonated an OHS Inspector remanded in custody
A man alleged to have impersonated an Occupational Health and Safety Inspector was produced in the Suva Magistrates Court. Dranivesi Matai Junior, also known as Matai
Trial of man who allegedly raped wife to take place from next Wednesday
The trial of a man who allegedly raped his wife will be held in the Suva High Court from next Wednesday. The man is charged with one count of rape and one count of ass
Critically low water levels due to low rainfall – WAF
The Water Authority of Fiji has urged Fijians to conserve water as water levels in dams run low due to low rainfall and drought conditions causing water disruptions to ma
Tokyo 2020 must be simple and safe, says IOC's Coates
Senior Olympic official John Coates has reiterated that Tokyo must stage a simplified Summer Games next year with the health and safety of athletes the most important con
Disney delays blockbuster films due to pandemic
Walt Disney has delayed and postponed the release of three major films, dealing a fresh blow to cinema operators struggling amid the pandemic. The new Avatar and Star
Aman Ravindra Singh to pay Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum $60,000 each as damages plus 6% interest on the sum from March 2018 and court costs in defamation case
High Court Judge, Justice Lyone Seneviratne has ordered Aman Ravindra-Singh to pay Voreqe Bainimarama and Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum $120,000 as damages within 30 days. This