24 year old and 16 year old charged with alleged murder of Tavua taxi driver
A 24 year old man and a 16 year old boy will front the Tavua Magistrates Court today for the death of the Tavua taxi driver, whose taxi was found left abandoned at Dokana
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Fiji joins USAID Democracy Delivers Initiative
Great news as Fiji has joined the USAID Democracy Delivers Initiative which will see the USA mobilizing new resources to support the people of Fiji in several key domains
If arms are used by drug lords to protect drugs, then Police can use firearms for their safety – Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua stresses that the Fiji Police Force will only be allowed to handle firearms if the information received confirms
Over 200 children under the age of 5 succumb to pneumonia and neonatal illnesses – Dr Tudravu
Severe pneumonia and neonatal illnesses stand as the leading causes of child mortality in Fiji, and each year, over 200 children under the age of 5 succumb to pneumonia a
Police investigate alleged defilement of pregnant 14-year-old student
The Labasa Police are investigating a case of an alleged defilement of a 14-year-old student after the matter came to light when the girl’s parent took her to the
Hayne wins appeal in rape case, ordered to stand trial for a fourth time
Former Vodafone Fiji Bati and Australian Kangaroos’ star Jarryd Hayne has won an appeal against his rape convictions and has been ordered to stand trial for a four
3 cases regarding involvement of Police in drugs currently in court
Police involvement in drug-related crimes is a challenge for the Fiji Police Force, as 3 cases are currently in court, and more cases are being investigated. Acting Co
Parents must prioritise their children - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua is calling on parents and communities to take responsibility for looking after children as the government cannot
Uphill battle for QVS this week in the EZSSRU
Vodafone Super Deans Under 18 defending champion, Queen Victoria School, will have an uphill battle this week as they take on neighbours Ratu Kadavulevu School in round 3
181 Police officers left the Force last year and 41 last month
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew says 181 officers left the organisation last year and out of that number, 92 were from the frontline. Chew says with the
Retaining Turaga as Minister for Justice can cost the taxpayer an additional $750,000 - Chaudhry
The Fiji Labour Party has welcomed the appointment of Graham Leung as the new Attorney General, however, they are concerned that former Attorney General, Siromi Turaga h
More than 1,200 plants believed to be marijuana uprooted in Savusavu
Police have seized more than 1,200 plants believed to be marijuana from a farm in the Nukunuku area, Natewa, Savusavu. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operat
FMA sends delegation of journalists to cover Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawaii
Fijian Media Association (FMA) editors and executives have farewelled 7 Fijian journalists who flew to Hawaii last night to cover the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture
FTA and FTU call on the Govt to prioritize the right pay for the teachers and civil servants in the budget
Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Teachers Union Spokesperson Muniappa Goundar says for this National Budget, the government should show that they are a caring and wor
Rabuka wins bronze in Masters Shot Put at the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has won bronze in the Men’s Masters Shot Put (M65+) at the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship held at the HFC Bank Stadium. Rabu
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute receives 4 desktop computers
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute (NATI) received timely assistance from the Ministry for i-Taukei Affairs, who handed over four desktop computers to assist the sch
Teachers' unions demand is 30% pay rise, we may not settle for anything less - Gounder
Our demand remains the same, and the last resort will be to take industrial action. This was highlighted by Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Teachers Union Spokesp
Rise in cost of living and drugs – FCOSS
The Director of Fiji Council of Social Services, Vani Catanasiga, says communities are still reeling from the impact of the rise in the cost of living and are also concer
Any changes to the minimum wage rate will affect our SMEs – Lockington
The CEO of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington is calling on the government to re-look at the national minimum wage before approving any changes w
150 new jobs created as RCL Services opens new block
150 new jobs have been created after Recovery Corporate Limited Services opened its new west wing block. RCL Services Group CEO Nicholas Harak says today is a momentou
Prof. Prasad concentrates on budget, makes no comments on the gazetted increases
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus now is on the next budget, and whatever policies and decisions b