Netherlands qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Netherlands have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with a 2-0 victory against Norway this morning. Late goals from Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Bergwijn and
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7yr old boy drowns in Nasivi, Vatukoula
A 7-year-old boy is believed to have drowned in Nasivi, Vatukoula yesterday afternoon. The boy who is from Suva was visiting relatives in Nasivi. Police say he had
FTU condemns Minister for Education and the PS’s comments regarding replacing unqualified teachers
The Fiji Teachers Union has condemned the comments of Minister for Education, Premila Kumar and the Permanent Secretary for Education, Anjeela Jokhan for labeling teacher
South Africa again topples All Blacks to become No.1 team on the rankings
South Africa has again toppled the All Blacks to become the number one team on the World Rugby rankings. The Springboks now hold a 1.8-point lead at the top. But wi
FIJI Water Foundation’s employee giving program provides over $200,000 to local charities
The FIJI Water Foundation’s annual employee giving program has provided $245,000 to 54 local charities throughout Fiji this year with 100% employee participation.
Teachers of some schools did not receive their pay last week - FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union has written to the Ministry of Education demanding answers as to why a number of teachers in the Western Division did not receive their pay last w
Fiji’s trip to COP26 was a junket – Professor Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji’s failure to achieve anything tangible from its agenda at COP26 proves that the donor-funded trip
Some teachers who did not meet minimum qualification requirements were allowed to teach in areas facing shortage of teachers
The Fiji Teachers Registration Authority says since 2009, various teachers have been granted registrations under limited authority to teach and provisional categories and
Digicel Business awarded Microsoft Gold Partner Status
Digicel Business has announced that it has been awarded Gold Partner status in Microsoft’s Partner Network Programme and is the first telecommunications provider i
Morata's late goal sends Spain to 2022 FIFA World Cup
Alvaro Morata's late goal helped Spain qualify for the 2022 World Cup as they beat Sweden 1-0. Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen tipped Dani Olmo's shot on to the crossbar
The protocol where people have to scan the QR code using their careFIJI app has not been suspended – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they have not suspended the protocol where people have to scan the QR code using their careFIJI app when going into su
Participants in public indoor events need to wear masks – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says the participants in any indoor conference will have to wear masks as it is a public indoor event where people will be
Vaccination for children 12yrs and over will run for 3 weeks before they return to schools
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they will run the vaccination program for children aged 12 years and over for at least three weeks and then plan to re
30,000 inbound passengers confirmed for Dec while 40,000 for Jan – Batiweti
The Executive Manager of Fiji Airways Holidays, Akuila Batiweti confirms around 30,000 passengers are inbound for Fiji for December through various airline companies whil
Tertiary student charged for allegedly obtaining money after threatening to release nude photos of another man
A 20-year-old tertiary student has been charged for allegedly obtaining money after threatening to release nude photos of another man on social media. Police say the a
RBF urges people to refrain from participating in deposit schemes offered by unlicensed individuals or entities
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says people should refrain from placing deposits or participating in deposit schemes offered by unlicensed individuals or entities. It says th
Wallabies ready to bounce back ahead of England clash
Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White believes the side is set to break their seven-game losing streak against England at Twickenham. The Wallabies are looking for the first w
Some unqualified teachers will be replaced as the Ministry conducts recruitments – PS Education
The Ministry of Education is in the process of recruiting teachers for early childhood education, primary and secondary schools and is also using this opportunity to repl
Fijian Govt delegation’s trip to Glasgow has been fully funded by donors - AG
The travel, accommodation and allowances of the 30-plus Fijian Government delegation attending the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Glasgow, Scotland are fu
Attendance rate for Years 12 and 13 now over 85%
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says the attendance rate for Years 12 and 13 has improved and now stands at over 85 percent. Kumar says the attendance rate was 6
Vaccination for children aged 12 to 14 expected to start next Monday as NZ provides first batch of Pfizer vaccine
Vaccination for children aged 12 to 14 is expected to start as early as next Monday as New Zealand has today handed over the first consignment of 30,000 Pfizer vaccine do