3 people amputated every day - Tabuya
As Fiji faces the rising crisis of non-communicable diseases, 2023 Fiji Disability Monograph by SPC and Fiji Bureau of Statistics states the prevalence rate of disability
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Anti-Scam Taskforce investigates case where fraudsters are targeting parents who received $200 assistance
The Anti-Scam Taskforce is investigating the case where fraudsters are now targeting the parents who received $200 back-to-school assistance. Minister for Communicatio
Tikoitoga will be remembered and missed for his ability to remain calm in times of adversity – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says despite all of the late former Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Brigadier-General Mosese Tikoitoga’s achieveme
The late Tikoitoga has always demonstrated dedication and passion throughout his tenure – President Ratu Wiliame
The late former Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Mosese Tikoitoga is an invaluable member of the Ministry of Foreign Aff
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji to closely monitor boat builders
Chief Executive Officer for the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji Joweli Cawaki has confirmed that they will increase the inspections on boats from its primary stage whic
Yasawa, Tuvuca, and Baulevu accidents were breaching the MSAF legislation
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the boating accidents that occurred in Yasawa, Tuvuca and Baulevu were all breaching the MSAF legislation. MSA
8 unclaimed bodies at CWM Hospital and the Aspen Medical Morgue in Lautoka
There are 8 unclaimed bodies at the CWM Hospital and the Aspen Medical Morgue in Lautoka and the Ministry of Health is calling on family members or relatives of the decea
Rauluni appointed head coach for Fijiana 15s and Fijian Drua Women’s team
Former Flying Fijians captain and halfback Mosese Rauluni is the new head coach of the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women and Vodafone Fijiana 15s teams. While making t
Little Fire Ants were never detected at the Border or on an imported item- BAF
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the Little Fire Ants was never detected at the Border or on an imported item however, it can easily be spread through
Tabuya calls on people to be more vigilant as young people are being used to transport drugs
Following concerns raised by the police that young people are being used to transport drugs on the streets, the Minster for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda T
Ministry to propose curfew on children to ensure their safety
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection will propose imposing a curfew on children to ensure that children are not roaming on the streets and that parents a
293 street dwellers living in major towns and cities
As at December last year, 293 street dwellers where most are under the age of 17 were living in the streets of Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. Thi
Ratuniyarawa sentenced to 2 years and 10 months
Former Fiji Water Flying Fijians lock Api Ratuniyarawa has been sentenced to two years and 10 months for two charges of assault by penetration and one charge of sexual as
Little Fire Ants detected in Beqa island, parts of Sigatoka, Namosi and Leluvia island
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji confirms that Little Fire Ants have been detected in a few parts of Fiji including Beqa island, parts of Sigatoka, areas within the Namo
Tuwai was not behind the removal of Tusitala - Mazey
Fiji Rugby Union Interim Chairman Peter Mazey says to the best of his knowledge, Jerry Tuwai was not behind the removal of former national 7s team Strength and Conditioni
AG confirms investigation into alleged assault of prisoners at Suva Remand Centre by Correction officers
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has confirmed that an investigation is currently underway into the matter where Correction Officers allegedly assaulted some prisoners at t
Police record an increase in M-PAiSA scam
The Fiji Police Force Fraud Investigation Unit has received numerous reports of M-PAiSA accounts being hacked by unknown persons in the past few months. Assistant Comm
FEO looking into complaint against Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Ratu Wiliame
The Fijian Elections Office is currently looking into a complaint against FijiFirst Party Leader Voreqe Bainimarama, former General Secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and form
Over 200,000 students get $200 as Back-to-School Support
The Ministry of Finance has paid $40.2 million to 200,760 students as part of the $200 Back-to-School Support payment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance P
Tabuya clarifies that no one will be removed from the bus fare assistance scheme
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has clarified that no recipient will be removed from the bus fare assistance scheme that includes the eld
Record remittance of $52.6M in December via M-PAiSA
M-PAiSA has surpassed the $50 million mark for inward remittances for the first time with a total inward remittance of $52.6 Million in December last year. Head of Vod