208,000 applications received for $200 Back to School assistance- PS for Finance
208,000 applications have been received by the Ministry of Finance for the $200 Back to School Support for this year. Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder sa
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New COVID variant : Anyone who falls sick with symptoms should get tested, and if positive, avoid attending work or joining a large group of people over 5 days
The Ministry of Health is now collaborating with the World Health Organization on the reported emergence of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in countries like Singa
Vodafone reassures concerned citizens that their M-PAiSA accounts are secure and hack proof
Vodafone Fiji has reassured concerned citizens that its M-PAiSA platform and M-PAiSA user accounts are secure and hack proof from scammers and fraudsters if customers ar
Sanatan Dharm urges Supermarkets and retailers to remove any alcohol products containing Hindu deities or photos
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is strongly urging all Supermarkets and retailers to immediately remove any alcohol or liquor products that contain photo
Family of 30-year-old missing woman not giving up hope
The family of 30-year-old Raijieli Magititabua who has been missing since November last year, are not giving up hope. Magititabua was last seen on the 15th of November
18 year old man charged with trespass and aggravated robbery in Samabula
An 18-year-old man has been charged with one count of trespass and two counts of aggravated robbery following an attempted robbery at lot 30 in Namuka Street Samabula, Su
Man in custody for assaulting 3 female police officers
A man is in police custody for assaulting three female officers. Police say the incident occurred this morning at around 4am where three female officers were on patrol
Coalition Government to launch comprehensive National Development Plan for social, economic and political advancement
The Coalition Government aims to launch a comprehensive National Development Plan this year that will result in fostering lasting national unity and shared vision as well
Namosi Highlanders team fulfil their projects by building a gym and a reception office
The Namosi Highlanders team ended their 2023 by achieving their targeted projects of building a gym for the team and also a reception office for their guest to check in a
People came out in numbers to dance the night away at the FM96 Big Night Out With Vodafone
It was an epic end to 2023 at the Communications Fiji Limited New Year’s Eve Big Night Out with Vodafone at Albert Park as people from all over Fiji came to be a p
Drugs are being manufactured in Fiji – ACP Driu
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu has confirmed that drugs are being manufactured in Fiji and police have special teams who are tackling this problem
Keep an eye on your children during New Year celebrations – ACP Driu
As many plan to ring in the new year with parties and drinking, the Fiji Police Force is urging parents to keep an eye on their children as drug dealers will be targeting
Inflation surged to 5.8% in November - RBF
Inflation surged to 5.8 percent in November as higher prices were noted across most categories, particularly the food and nonalcoholic beverages, transport, housing and u
Govt to look into developing a nutraceutical industry
As Fiji is now in discussion to develop the medicinal cannabis market and consultations are underway, there is also a potential to develop a nutraceutical industry that l
Police investigate death of 3-year-old girl found in swimming pool
Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl who was found floating in their swimming pool yesterday. The incident occurred at around 4pm yesterday along Pr
Price for sweet biscuits, imported fruit juice, ice cream, snacks and sugar confectioneries to go up from Monday
Expect to pay more for sweet biscuits, imported fruits juices, ice cream, snacks obtained by roasting, frying, baking swelling or other means and sugar confectioneries fr
Man charged for allegedly murdering a 43-year-old man along Vugalei Cemetery
A 27-year-old self-employed man of Vatuwaqa who allegedly murdered a 43-year-old man along Vugalei Cemetery in Lami on the morning of Christmas Eve will be produced in th
Fuel and gas prices to drop on New Year's Day
Good news for people as the New Year will bring a little bit of relief as the prices of fuel and gas will decrease. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has
Vodafone calls on authorities to re-look at the current laws and make necessary changes to ensure scammers face severe penalties
Vodafone is calling on higher authorities to re-look at our current laws and make necessary changes to ensure scammers could face severe penalties including jail time and
Taxpayer funds will not be used to farewell Dr. Fong – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has confirmed that taxpayers fund will not be used to farewell the former Permanent Secretary for He
Compain calls out Health Minister’s farewell party plans for outgoing PS as a waste of taxpayers money
The decision by the Minister for Health to commemorate the departure of the retiring Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong, by having a big farewell party for him