Man charged for aggravated robbery claims he was allegedly assualted by police
The 22-year-old man who allegedly robbed a woman with two others in Domain in Nasese on Saturday told the court that he was allegedly assaulted by police officers in poli
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Fiji Link to reinstate domestic services next week after the lifting of inter-island travel restrictions
Fiji Link will reinstate its domestic services next week after the the lifting of inter-island travel restrictions. The airline will restore services between Nadi and
Copra Millers Fiji re-brands to Fiji Coconut Millers PTE LTD
Copra Millers Fiji has been re-branded to Fiji Coconut Millers PTE LTD. While officiating at the re-branding of the company name and launch of the the new logo, Attorn
Sitiveni Rabuka willing to lead SODELPA into 2022 general elections
Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that he is willing to continue to lead SODELPA into the 2022 general elections. In a Facebook post today, Rabuka says h
ACCF pays out more than $10m in compensation to victims and families
The Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji has paid out more than $10 million in compensation to victims and families of motor vehicle, employment and school accidents
FNPF to announce new operator for Grand Pacific Hotel soon
The Fiji National Provident Fund will be announcing the new operator for Grand Pacific Hotel soon. FNPF CEO Jaoji Koroi says it will not be an independent hotel but wi
FNPF pleads with members to be honest while applying for COVID-19 assistance
The Fiji National Provident Fund is pleading with its members to be honest while applying for the COVID-19 assistance as they have noted that some people that are not aff
Health Ministry urges the public not to rely on IgM/IgG rapid tests for diagnosis of COVID-19
Ministry of Health has strongly adviced all health providers in Fiji to cease offering IgM/IgG rapid tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19. The Ministry states that thes
Municipal markets around the country will now be open from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday
Municipal markets around the country will now be open from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday. This has been announced by the Minister of Local Government, Premila Kuma
Qarase will be remembered for stabilising the economy after the May 2000 coup - Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase will be remembered for stabilising the economy after the May 2000 c
Overall crime rate from 19th March to 14th April increased by 36% - Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says overall crime from the 19th of March to the 14th of April since the confirmation of Fiji’s first COVID-19 case has recorde
Total of $13.95M paid out so far by FNPF and the government through the COVID-19 withdrawal assistance
A total of $13.95 million has been paid out so far by the Fiji National Provident Fund and the government through the COVID-19 withdrawal assistance. FNPF Chief Execut
Dr Waqainabete, Usamate and Seruiratu today inspected some of the Cyclone rehabilitation supplies
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete together with the Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate and Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu today inspected som
No arrests made in the central, 67 people arrested in other divisions for breaching COVID-19 restrictions
No curfew or social gathering related arrests were made last night in the Central Division but 67 people were arrested in other divisions for breaches of the COVID-19 res
Fijian Government will cover the costs for individuals kept in government designated quarantine facilities
Ministry of Health has confirmed that the Fijian Government will cover the costs for those individuals who will be kept at the government designated quarantine facilities
Westpac commits FJD$70,000 to Fiji Red Cross to assist those affected by TC Harold
Westpac has announced that it will commit FJD$70,000 to the Fiji Red Cross to assist people and communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold. Westpac General Manage
Spain's COVID-19 death toll rises to 20,171
The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed that 20,171 people have now died from coronavirus in the country. Only the US and Italy have recorded more deaths from COVID-1
2 Corrections Officers charged with murder of a prisoner and another 2 charged with assault
Two Corrections Officers have been charged for the murder of a prisoner who died after he fell ill while in remand at the Natabua Corrections Facility in Lautoka. Poli
Any assembly of individuals as defined in the Public Health Act is considered a gathering - Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has stressed that any assembly of individuals as defined in the Public Health Act is considered a gathering. Qiliho says if you are
64 arrested last night for breaching of COVID-19 restrictions
64 arrests were made last night with regards to breaches of COVID-19 restrictions. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says while the number has decreased, social gath
Village Headman was allegedly murdered while trying to disperse a drinking party - Qiliho
Police have now confirmed that a Village Headman was allegedly murdered while trying to disperse a drinking party in Baleyaganiga Village in Cakaudrove. Police Commiss