Flash Flood Alert issued for western half of Viti Levu and parts of Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for small streams and low-lying, flash flood prone areas of the western half of Viti Levu including from Nadi, through Sabeto, Vuda,
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Malimali accepts JSC Chair’s request to take leave
FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali has voluntarily accepted to take leave after Chair of the Judicial Services Commission, Chief Justice Salesi Temo requested her to ta
New study calls for urgent action on air pollution in Fiji, report reveals we have an air quality crisis
A groundbreaking study conducted by Fiji National University, University of New South Wales and the University of the South Pacific has revealed that air pollution in bot
Trials to start soon to ease traffic jams on key routes and choke points – Ro Filipe
The Government will soon begin trialing a series of targeted measures aimed at easing traffic congestion on key routes and choke points. Minister for Public Works, Ro
We can’t continue to protect industries with high import duties while companies charge unreasonable prices – Prof. Prasad
As the cost of living remains a pressing issue for many people with inflation around 4.5 percent, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad s
Bainimarama pension: Defence ordered to pay Bainimarama $2,000 for failure to file documents on time
The Government through the Attorney General’s Office has been ordered by the court to pay $2,000 to former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama for failure to adhere
WAF confirms water disruptions due to high turbidity and urges residents to flush taps
Following concerns raised by residents of greater Suva area about water supply disruption and getting muddy water in taps, the Water Authority of Fiji has now confirmed t
Faith communities do not have the tools to offer support to address cyberbullying effectively - Reverend Bhagwan
Many people who experience bullying turn to their faith communities for comfort, but these communities struggle to keep up with the digital age and do not yet have the ne
2013 Constitution needs to be reviewed —Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the 2013 Constitution has been subject to widespread criticism. Speaking during the Fiji Co
Police officers asked to search on the spot for drugs - Tudravu
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says officers should search people for drugs on the spot if they are suspicious and they need people to know that they are around.
23% increase in overall crime rate last month - Tudravu
The overall crime rate increased by 23 percent last month compared to the same period last year. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this while giving an o
COI expecting response from President and PM on Malimali today
Senior legal counsel of the Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali’s appointment as FICAC Commissioner, Janet Mason says they are expecting a response from th
Heavy Rain Alert for Fiji remains
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure associated with cloud and rain remains slow moving ove
High Court to rule on March 21st on appeal application against Sayed-Khaiyum and Saneem
The Suva High Court will make a decision on former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem appeal against the Magistrate C
87% of women athletes face online abuse and harassment: Burnes
Female athletes are being disproportionately targeted with online abuse, with 87 percent of cyberattacks during the recent Olympic Games directed at women athletes which
RKS head boy aims to end bullying and reviving school culture
Ratu Kadavulevu School head boy, Lemeki Senikau says he aims to address the bullying issues with his deputies in Lodoni and restore the school reputation as a school wher
3 being questioned in relation to discovery of 25 year man's body in Narewa River
Three people are being questioned at Nadi Police Station following the discovery of the body of a 25 year old man along Narewa River on Friday. Police say the three ar
Water supply disruptions in Suva-Nausori corridor from 7pm to 4am tomorrow
People living along Suva-Nausori corridor should store water now as they will be facing supply disruption from 7 this evening till 4am tomorrow. Water Authority of Fij
Nauluvatu youths take initiative to clear fallen tree on Edinburgh Drive
A group of young residents from Nauluvatu Settlement in Suva took matters into their own hands this afternoon when a fallen tree blocked a section of Edinburgh Drive, cau
FWRM calls for more time on Constitution amendments to ensure inclusivity and trust
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling on the government to give more time for consultations regarding amendments to the 2013 Constitution as a rushed process
Goldman Sachs to possibly invest in Fijian hardwood and infrastructure sectors
Fiji could see an investment from leading global investment bank Goldman Sachs into its hardwood industries and infrastructure development following a meeting between Pri