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
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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.
5 police officers charged for assault and drug offences last month
Five police officers were charged with a range of offences including assault causing actual bodily harm, serious assaults and unlawful possession of illicit drugs last mo
Fiji records 42% spike in illicit drug cases and 52% increase in overall crime rate in July
The number of illicit drugs cases increased by 42 percent last month, having recorded 188 cases when compared to the 132 cases for the same period last year, according to
FSC urges farmers to curb cane burning as mills struggle with high trash levels and reduced yields
Sugar cane farmers are being encouraged to adopt clean cultivation practices and refrain from burning as burnt cane in the Viti Levu Mills has been one of the highest re
Manchester United beats Fulham 1-0 in EPL season opener
The English Premier League season has kicked off where Manchester United has beaten Fulham 1-0 in the season opener. They were tied 1-nil at half time. Joshua Zirkz
Father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy announced as 76th Emmy Awards hosts
Emmy Award–winning father-and-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will host the 76th Emmy Awards on ABC. Eugene and Dan in a statement says for two Canadians who w
$60M Maritime Lifestyle Warehouse opens in Denarau
The Dittmann family has invested $60 million to open Aqua Insula Maritime Lifestyle Warehouse at the Denarau Marina in Nadi which offers a comprehensive luxury maritime e
Drought slashes cane production forecast by 20%, threatens 2025 harvest - FSC CEO
Sugar cane farmers have been significantly impacted by the current dry season as the initial forecast by the Fiji Sugar Corporation in November 2023 predicted cane produc
EPL starts tomorrow with changes in rules
The English Premier League begins this weekend, with Manchester City bidding to continue their supremacy in English football and Ipswich making their top-flight return.
Multiple people charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death
Five people have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry, according to the US Attorney’s Office. The defendants – who include tw
FTU calls for more school counsellors due to teacher shortage and rising student issues
With about 100 teachers leaving the country every month and the remaining teachers having to look after more students, concerns are being raised by the Fiji Teachers Unio
We have to save the country from the threat of drugs – Prof. Prasad
We have to save the country from the threat of drugs and the government is very concerned about the influx of hard drugs in the country where they have seen a rapid incre
Elderly couple found dead outside their Benau, Labasa home
A couple in their 70s have been found dead outside their Benau, Labasa home. Police say Labasa Crime is investigating the case. They say the couple allegedly took t
9 out of 20 water sources in Central Eastern region reaches critical levels
People living between Suva to Navua and in Levuka who are supplied water through the Water Authority of Fiji are urged to use water wisely and to store water as out of th
FTU pushes for Teacher Protection Policy amid rising drug and HIV cases; focus on mental health and well-being
Following concerns raised by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission on the mental health and well-being of our teachers in light of the skyrocketing cas
Govt allocates $23M for student transport subsidies as fare increases
As student bus fares are now set to match adult fares from 1st September where the Government will cover the hike for students with blue and yellow bus cards, the total a
Nukuloa community in Savusavu support temple construction efforts
The community of Nukuloa in Savusavu, together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, came together in a show of faith and unity to k
European training planned for Baby Bula Boys ahead of U17 World Cup in next year
As the Digicel Fiji U16 team returns from Tahiti tomorrow after qualifying for the FIFA U17 World Cup during the OFC U16 Championship, the Fiji Football Association says
Atletico Madrid sign Alvarez for $233M from Manchester City
Atletico Madrid have completed the $233.16 million signing of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez on a six-year deal. The Spanish side will pay an initial $184.25 m
PM on State visit to China while Gavoka is Acting PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will begin his 10-day State visit to China from today. He departed the country yesterday. Fiji Government confirms Deputy Prime Minis