Prof Prasad calls for unity and cooperation
Fiji’s founding fathers have been hailed as gigantic leaders who prioritized the nation’s interest above all else to secure its Independence. Deputy Prim
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Families urged to reconnect as neglecting the elderly leads to emotional decline - Poor Relief Society President
Families are being urged to stay connected with their older relatives as neglecting elderly parents can lead them to lose hope and their will to live. This has been hi
NFA reports 153 fires this year, urging caution as Diwali approaches
153 homes have been destroyed in fires far this year with houses suffering over 80 percent damage in each case. As Diwali approaches, NFA is urging the public to exerc
Northern Provinces unite for grand Fiji Day celebration
The three provinces of Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata will unite for a grand Fiji Day celebration in Labasa this Thursday. Commissioner Northern Uraia Rainima says the No
Second fire tragedy for Prasad family as fire destroys Nadawa home
Five members of the Prasad family are homeless after a fire destroyed their rental home on Tiri Road, Nadawa. The family including Sanjay Prasad, his wife Archana, the
Ministry of Housing warn Fijians on the risk of losing homes in informal settlements
The Ministry of Housing has sent out a warning to all Fijians to be extremely careful when buying homes in informal settlements due to the serious risk of eviction and fi
12 new jobs created as Shriji opens latest store in Suva
Great news for the people of Suva and beyond as the well-known Shriji brand has opened its latest shop on Cumming Street, Suva, which has created 12 new jobs. The gran
USAID and Pacific Disability Forum partner for digital inclusion for people with disabilities
USAID has partnered with the Pacific Disability Forum to break digital barriers and create an inclusive digital environment for people with disabilities in the Pacific.
12-year-old dies following a road accident in Navua
A 12-year-old child who was involved in a road accident in Navua on the 28th of last month has died at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. Director of Traffic, SSP Mit
Nine-day Navratri celebration to start today
Temples are expected to be filled with devotees of all ages as the Navratri celebration begins today across Fiji and around the world, marking the start of nine days of d
Woman charged for allegedly obtaining $2,500 through online scam
A 50-year-old woman from Lami will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged for allegedly obtaining financial advantage through an online scam. P
LTA and Nescafé campaign targets driver fatigue on International Coffee Day
41 fatalities have been recorded so far this year due to road accidents with speeding, driver fatigue and pedestrian errors being the major contributing factors. This
Calls for compulsory education grows as child loitering complaints rise - Tabuya
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is lobbying for compulsory schooling as a measure to tackle the increasing problem of child loitering and absenteeis
15,000 suspected marijuana plants seized in Naqeletoka
An investigation is underway following the seizure of over 15,000 suspected marijuana plants by Tukavesi Police in the Naqeletoka farming area in Cakaudrove. Assistant
Shah Rukh Khan dazzles at IIFA 2024 with dance and best actor win while Rani Mukerji wins Best Actress Award
Shah Rukh Khan has won Best Actor Award for Jawan, while Rani Mukerji took home the Best Actress Award for her role in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway during the International I
Over 6500 NZ fans set new Guinness World Record performing world’s largest haka at Eden Park
A Guinness World Record for the largest haka was officially set at Auckland’s Eden Park during the All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe Cup round 2 match, with over 6
10 jobs created as Home & Living opens new store at Sports City
Ten new jobs have been created as Home & Living has opened their newest store at Sports City in Laucala Bay. This latest addition, inspired by the modern design of the
Over 12,000 students take advantage of USP Open Day
Over 12,000 students from various schools took advantage of the University of the South Pacific's Open Day at their Laucala, Lautoka and Labasa campuses today, and explor
Drug raids lead to arrest of 2 men in Labasa
Two men have been arrested in Wailevu, Labasa following a drug seizure where several bags of dried leaves believed to be marijuana were found. Assistant Commissioner o
Major raids result in seizure of over 900 marijuana plants and arrests
Farm raids across Fiji resulting in the seizure of plants believed to be marijuana were conducted in Lau, Savusavu and Ovalau over the last 24-hour period where three peo
Driver in remand for causing death of 20-yr-old in Naviyago
30-year-old Adriu Waqa has been remanded for dangerous driving causing death of a 20-year-old man in Naviyago, Lautoka last Saturday. Director of Traffic, SSP Mitieli