Fiji aims to become rich in the next 25-30 years – Prof. Prasad
Fiji aims to become rich in the next 25 to 30 years, from a middle-income country and for us to do that, the participation of women in the economy whether in the labour f
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Cabinet endorses review of Education Act to address evolving needs of the education system
The Cabinet has endorsed reviewing the Education Act 1966 to meet the evolving needs of students, teachers, parents, and the broader community. The Cabinet which held
Employers call for simplified immigration processes during review of Immigration Act
Calls are being made to simplify immigration processes, as according to some employers, it is taking up to eight months to bring employees to Fiji. This issue has been
Police prepare inquest file on cyberbullying-linked death of 'Ranadi Kei Viti'
A month after the death of 37-year-old Esala Seru Yalewamama best known as 'Ranadi Kei Viti' on facebook and TikTok, the Fiji Police Force will be compiling the investiga
Sumeet Tappoo collaborates with legend Gulzar on new music album ‘Dil Pareshan Karta Hai’
Fijian Singer Sumeet Tappoo is set to captivate music lovers with his new album ‘Dil Pareshan Karta Hai’, featuring seven original songs, all written by the
Concerns raised about child trafficking and foreign preaching during Immigration Act review
Suggestions are being made for parents to verify who their children are travelling overseas with to prevent human trafficking. This concern was raised by a Fijian citi
Water carting will be provided based on an assessment - Ditoka
As water levels in all the divisions are approaching or are at a critical level, assistance through water carting will be provided based on an assessment of their need.
Northern and Western regions now face critical water levels - WAF
People living in the Northern and the Western Divisions are now also urged to use water wisely as water sources are at or are fast approaching critical levels due to the
Elon Musk to visit Fiji in October as Starlink expands high-speed internet across the nation
With Starlink now operating in Fiji, founder and CEO Elon Musk plans to stop over in Fiji in October on his way to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
Veteran Vardy earns Leicester 1-all draw against Tottenham
Jamie Vardy marked his return to the English Premier League with a goal as promoted Leicester held Tottenham to a 1-all draw at King Power Stadium. Vardy, 37, scored t
EFL services impacted by workforce loss as 300 staff depart, replaced by apprentices
Services delivered by the Energy Fiji Limited has been affected as they have lost about 300 people in the last 3 years, who have been replaced by apprentices. This has
Labasa couple’s death classified as alleged murder-suicide
The death of the couple in their 70s outside their Benau, Labasa home has been classified as an alleged murder suicide. The body of the couple were found outside their
Manchester City kicks off EPL title defence with 2-0 victory over Chelsea
Manchester City has started the defence of their English Premier League title on a positive note after beating Chelsea 2-0 this morning. Earling Haaland scored their f
EFL prepares for potential power supply challenges during dry spell
Energy Fiji Limited is hoping that power supply will not be disrupted for thousands of people receiving electricity from the Monasavu Dam, as Fiji faces a dry spell for
Devastating fire destroys family home in Cunningham, elderly woman and family escape
Sabbath has turned tragic for a family of four this afternoon after their corrugated iron and timber home in Cunningham Stage 1 was completely destroyed in a fire. A n
EFL warns against fires near power lines after major outage between Ba and Rakiraki
People living along the cane belt are being urged not to start a fire close to the Energy Fiji Limited wooden power line carrying 33,000 volts of electricity as people li
Springboks beat Wallabies 30-12 in rain-soaked Perth
The Springboks have taken down a gallant Wallabies side 30-12 in torrential conditions at Optus Stadium. The Wallabies were up for the fight in the first half, trailin
Who is the 'Ketamine Queen' accused of supplying Matthew Perry?
Dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" by US prosecutors, alleged drug dealer Jasveen Sangha is one of five people who US officials say supplied ketamine to Friends star Matthew Per
Fire contained at Hilton Fiji with no injuries reported
A fire at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa has been contained and extinguished, with no injuries reported. Resort General Manager Carey Osborne says the location
39% rise in crimes against women, 9% increase for children in July - Police
The Fiji Police Force has recorded a 39 percent increase in crime against women and a 9 percent increase in crime against children in July, compared to the same period la
Fire breaks out at Hilton Fiji, Denarau
Firefighters are currently trying to put out a fire on the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa property. Videos circulating on social media shows dark smoke in the air.