FRU hopeful match against the All Blacks will go ahead
The Fiji Rugby Union is hoping that the proposed test match against the All Blacks goes ahead next year. CEO John O’Connor says they hope that by then things wi
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People come forward to assist mother and her disabled son who have been living in a tent after TC Harold
Make a Difference-Fiji Director Renu Singh says a number of people have contacted them to assist Piniana Vukicanatani and her 1 year 11 months old disabled son who have b
Increased pressure, stress, money issues leads to domestic violence – Women’s NGOs
As the National Domestic Violence Helpline received 675% more calls in April compared to February, leading women’s NGOs are saying this was because of increased pr
Travellers from New Zealand and Australia to now go through quarantine in Fiji
Travellers from New Zealand and Australia will now need to be in quarantine for 14 days in Fiji instead of previously being allowed to spend the quarantine period in thei
Man passes away at Lautoka Hospital’s Isolation Unit due to complications from COVID-19
A 61-year-old man passed away on Monday night at the Isolation Unit at the Lautoka Hospital due to complications from COVID-19.The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health,
Serritslev to work with players on the speed of the game and timing of the passes
National soccer head coach, Flemming Serritslev says he will be working with players on the speed of the game and timing of the passes as he prepares the national soccer
Domestic Violence Helpline received 587 calls in April compared to 187 calls in March and 87 in February this year
The National Domestic Violence Helpline received 587 calls in April compared to 187 calls in March and 87 in February this year.66% of the callers were women out of which
Rabele is new Fiji Bati Coach
Josaia Rabele is once again the Head Coach of the Vodafone Fiji Bati and will lead the side to the Rugby League World Cup in England in October next year. Rabele takes
Methodist Church working with police to reduce the high number of members convicted of criminal acts
Methodist Church President Reverend Dr Epineri Vakadewavosa says they have pledged to work with police in an effort to reduce the high number of Methodist church members
NFP says govt does not care about the lives of ordinary people
National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua has accused the government of not caring about the lives of ordinary people while the government has said that keeping
Fiji Airways lost more than 90,000 passengers to Qantas in 2019 - Andre Viljoen
Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen says despite the 2% increase in passenger numbers in 2019, they have lost more than 90,000 passe
Those that have lost their jobs and had their working hours cut do not want to settle for handouts but want the dignity of a job – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says he has spoken to Fijians who have lost their jobs and had their working hours cut because of the COVID-19 pandemic and these hardw
AG concerned about the irresponsible comments about Fiji Airways
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he is concerned about some politicians and media outlets that are making false comments about Fiji Airways and have absolut
All Fiji Airways staff working as of Dec 31st 2019 to get $1,000 each as part of profit share - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has just announced that Fiji Airways will give $1,000 to all their employees from 31st December, 2019 as part of their profit-sh
Environment Ministry to reduce costs and processing time associated with Environment Impact Assessment
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to revise it’s existing regulatory processes by reducing costs incurred by customers seeking Environment Impact Assessm
Digicel announces a huge reduction in data prices
Digicel Fiji has announced one of the biggest reductions in mobile data rates in the country as they are giving people 40GB of data for 30 days for $10. The massive de
HFC Bank working with auditors to understand the real risk and provisioning required for doubtful debts
The CEO of HFC Bank, Rakesh Ram says they are working with their auditors to understand the real risk for only Fiji owned commercial bank and the real level of provisioni
Arrangements being made to get accommodation for a mother and her disabled son who have been living in a tent after TC Harold
The Social Welfare Department is currently looking at making housing arrangements for a 28-year-old single mother and her 1 year 11 months old disabled son who have been
Health Minister urges medical staff to treat patients with respect
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says medical staff must address patients with respect. He made this comment while opening the midterm review meeting for th
89 to 91% average student attendance rate for schools - Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says the average daily student attendance rate in schools around the country has been around 89 to 91%. Akbar says this is a normal atten
50 FNU students given FNUSA COVID-19 assistance while 5 get scholarships
FNU Students Association COVID-19 assistance packages in the form of vouchers for stationery, food, clothes as well as transport assistance was handed over today to 50 F