2-year-old boy dies in accident in Dreketi
A 2-year-old boy is the latest death on our roads this week following an accident in Dreketi. Police say the boy was travelling in a vehicle driven by his father headi
Author: Mansi Chand
Two men from Dreketilailai missing in Labasa Waters found
Two men from Dreketilailai who were missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month have been. Police say a boat captain
Grammarians gather in numbers for 60th+4 Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Hundreds of people have gathered in numbers to be part of the Suva Grammar School Reign Parade March from the Suva Flea Market to Albert Park which kicks off the schoolâ
55 taxi permits in the Western Division obtained through improper means - LTA
55 taxi permits in the Western Division were obtained through improper means and the Land Transport Authority is seeking assistance in retrieving 42 taxi permits while th
27-year-old Senitiki Turaga reported missing at Sigatoka Police Station
Police are seeking assistance in locating 27-year-old Senitiki Rasagati Turaga who was reported missing at the Sigatoka Police Station last week. Police say Turaga was
Persons with disabilities at high risk of substance abuse -National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Persons living with disabilities can be at a high risk of substance abuse because of the challenges they face, for instance it can be a coping mechanism for them because
Tamavua Water Treatment Plant provides 40% of Suva’s water supply
The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant is a critical infrastructure as it provides 40 percent of the water supply to Suva since each clarifier at the Water Authority of Fiji i
Two men from Dreketilailai missing in Labasa Waters
Two men from Dreketilailai are currently missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month. The two men have been reported
Threat of flash flood for parts of Fiji due to trough of low pressure
Due to a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers, there is a threat of flash flood that is likely to affect parts of the Fiji group till tomorrow. Th
Landslide occurs along Queens Road at Talenaua in Serua
Due to the continuous rain from last night, a landslide has occurred in Talenaua in Serua along Queens Highway. The Fiji Roads Authority says the road is restricted to
Some roads along Queens Road closed due to floods
Due to heavy rain this morning, some roads along Queens Road including Vunaniu Road and crossing is currently underwater and closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Auth
28-year-old man charged with dishonestly obtaining $457
A 28-year-old man from Tuatua, Labasa will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today after being charged with dishonestly obtaining money through the M-PAiSA app. P
Nadi beats Rifle Range 1-nil to win Open Grade 2024 Girmit tournament
Nadi has been crowned the Open grade 2024 Girmit tournament champion after beating Rifle Range 1-nil at Nadovu Park. The team was awarded $1,000 and a trophy after t
Police urge parents on children’s safety during this school break
Police are urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and aware of their children’s safety during the school break following the deaths of two children who drowne
Girmit can never be an occasion for celebration – Chaudhry
While the debasing experience of Girmit has a place in our history, it can never be an occasion for celebration, instead, we need to honour our Girmitya forefathers who h
Coalition govt is progressing despite challenges – Rabuka
The People’s Coalition Government is holding firm and progressing as expected despite challenges. This was the reassurance made by the Prime Minister, Sitiveni
Canada’s forthcoming embassy to be situated in Fiji
The forthcoming establishment of Canada’s inaugural embassy in the Pacific Islands is set to be situated in Fiji. Brampton East Ontario Member of Parliament, Ma
Through intercultural dialogue govt aims to bridge ethnic cohesion – Ratu Wiliame
Through the Girmit Day intercultural dialogue, community engagement and initiatives, the government aims to bridge ethnic-cohesion and helped nurture a more inclusive and
Girmit commemoration is a time to reflect on the past – Charan Jeath Singh
Girmit commemoration has a lot of significance as it is a time to reflect on the past and ensure our forefather's struggles and sacrifices are not forgotten. Minister
UniFiji commemorates Girmit Day with the launch of 'Landings'
The University of Fiji started the national Girmit celebrations on a high note by officially launching a collection of poems, prose and reflections called 'Landings' at i
Ram Kehwa remembers the tough days from Girmit era
As we celebrate Girmit day today, 75-year-old Ram Kehwa of Laqere, Labasa says he has spent his childhood among Girmityas and has seen the tough days his grandparents and