First woman graduates from RFMF Engineers Regiment
For the first time a woman has graduated from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Engineers Regiment 1/24 Trade Training School. While officiating at the graduation y
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Ratu Dovi Road project affected by Bitumen supply delays
The Fiji Roads Authority could take a longer time to fill potholes as road pavement maintenance and upgrading programs will be affected due to delays in bitumen supply.
Team Fiji flag-bearers Daveua and Ratulu proudly hoist Fiji flag at Paris 2024 opening ceremony
It was a proud moment for Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist and Team Fiji Women’s 7s captain Raijeli Daveua and sailor, Viliame Ratulu to wave the Fijian flag down the
Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas
One of the world's biggest drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas. Zambada,
Joseva Tamani back with Drua
Flanker Joseva Tamani has returned to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua after a short stint with French club, Colomiers Rugby. The former Flying Fijian and Drua star was
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC CFO charged by FICAC
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar have been charged by FICAC and will ap
Daveua and Sailor Viliame Ratulu are Team Fiji’s flag bearers
Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist and Team Fiji Women’s 7s captain Raijeli Daveua and sailor, Viliame Ratulu are Team Fiji’s flag bearers for the opening ceremo
Olympics Football: Morocco beats Argentina 2-1 as crowd trouble delays match
Morocco has beaten Argentina 2-1 in the first football match of the Olympics however, crowd trouble forced the match to be delayed by more than an hour. Morocco had be
Makoi Women’s Fellowship Group reaps 8kg mushroom harvest in first week
Determination has borne fruits for the members of the Makoi Women’s Fellowship Group as they have successfully harvested 8kg of edible mushrooms within a week with
Plane crash in Gau classified as an accident
The Northern Air Britten Norman Islander (BN2A) aircraft incident in Gau Aerodrome yesterday has been classified as an accident and an Aircraft Accident Investigator who
Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch
American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame before Saturday's opening ceremony in Paris. The 52-year-old will carry
Sigatoka businesses hopeful for boost in August with minimum wage and civil servant salary increases
Business activity in Sigatoka is down but businesses are hopeful that things will pick up in August when an increase in minimum wage and civil servant’s salary com
Australian Olympics Chief condemns selection of convicted rapist for Netherlands' Paris 2024 team
A convicted rapist would not be picked for the Australian Olympics team, says Chief Anna Meares after Steven van de Velde was named in the Netherlands squad for Paris 202
2 Corrections officers terminated for alleged drug possession and involvement in drug network
The two Fiji Corrections Service officers who were allegedly caught with illegal drugs and incriminating material and were allegedly involved in a drug network have been
Abraham calls for legislative review to combat price gouging in Fiji
There is a need to look at whether the existing FCCC legislation is sufficient as it does not specifically have any provisions that says price gouging is illegal. This
USP conducts free events on drug addiction and recovery
In a step to contribute towards national efforts in the fight against drug abuse, the University of the South Pacific is conducting a series of free events on addiction a
FCCC carries out study on housing sector
As housing is a major concern in the country and options are running out for the younger generation, the FCCC is doing a market sectorial study focusing on the areas of h
Corrections Officer suspended after raid uncovers evidence of drug network involvement
A Fiji Corrections Officer has been suspended after a raid at his home in Lautoka resulted in the retrieval of an incriminating video, material used for drug packaging a
Burney finishes 10-year term as Assistant DPP
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Lee Burney has completed his term and will no longer be with the Office. The Office of the DPP staff celebrated and thanked B
Olympics opening ceremony faces turmoil as performing artists issue strike threat
The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games is facing potential turmoil after a union of French performing artists issued a strike notice amid an escalating dispute with o
OFC U-19 Men’s Championship: Fiji finishes fourth after 4-2 loss to the Solomon Islands
The Digicel Fiji U19 team has finished the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in fourth place after a 4-2 loss against the Solomon Islands. Both teams were tied nil al