23 year-old foreign national drowns in Mamanuca waters
Police have confirmed that a foreign national allegedly drowned while swimming in Mamanuca waters yesterday. They say the 23-year-old victim was with friends at a popu
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70-80% of total deaths are attributed to NCDs alone
70-80% of total deaths are attributed to NCDs alone, while the burden of premature mortality from NCDs also weighs heavily, constituting 30-40% of all related deaths in o
Grammar thrashes Dudley 62-0 while Marist wallops RSMS 36-0 to qualify for Southern semis
All semifinal spots have been booked in the U18 Southern Zone Secondary School Rugby Competition. Suva Grammar School thrashed Dudley High School 62-0. Grammar ran
Another death has been recorded on our roads
A 70-year-old man is alleged to be the country’s latest road fatality victim following an accident this morning in Sabeto. Police say the victim was driving alo
Supply to be fully normalised in all areas by tomorrow morning - WAF
After concerns were raised by residents living along the Suva – Nausori corridor, Water Authority of Fiji says supply to the following reservoirs and supply area w
Commission appoints tribunal to investigate Qiliho
The Constitutional Offices Commission has appointed a tribunal in relation to the allegations of misbehaviour against the suspended Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho
Prices have to come down as freight costs are down, I have asked to meet the FCCC CEO – Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he has asked to have a meeting with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO, Joel A
Some students and teachers showing signs of severe trauma after Lautoka bus accident last month – Empower Pacific
Empower Pacific has been assisting 78 children with trauma counselling after they were injured in the bus accident at Banaras, Lautoka on June 21st. The NGO says Peter
Revenue target surpasses for June 2023 – FRCS
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has collected a net revenue of $211.17 million for June 2023 with a positive variance of $10.6 million or 5.3 percent against the mon
No timeline on when water supply will be restored for Suva to Nausori residents - WAF
Thousands of Fijians living between Suva to Nausori are currently facing water supply disruption, the Water Authority of Fiji has yet to confirm when supply will normalis
It's ironical that Aiyaz wants to lecture us about Govt debt and financial prudence – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's ironical that the FijiFirst Party which increased Fiji's debt by over $7 billion since 20
FRCS CEO resigns
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Mark Dixon has resigned, and this will take effect on the 31st of this month. The FRCS Board says Dixon will return to Australia
16-year-old allegedly found with marijuana in school
A 16-year-old student has allegedly been found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in school. Police say the matter was reported at the Rakiraki Police Station
Why CWM laundry is being taken from Suva to a private contractor in Nadi for years, FRA spends millions of tax dollars with no strategic plan and priority list - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is no escaping when talking about the government debt as out of a budget of $4.3 billion
EFL workers hold strike ballot
Energy Fiji Limited workers who are members of the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union have started holding a strike ballot from today as they say their demands
Acting SOE hopes vacant Electoral Commission seats are filled tomorrow when the COC meets
Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa hopes the vacant posts in the Electoral Commission are filled, including the post of the Chair when the Constitutional Offic
16 people charged with a total of 55 counts of sexual offences in June
16 people have been charged with a total of 55 counts of sexual offences for the month of June this year. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there
Remain calm and do not be swayed - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says people should remain calm and not be swayed by a 50 page letter circulating on social media calling on the Republic of Fiji Military
FEO will need to have humility – Acting Supervisor of Elections
As the Fijian Elections Office starts consultations on its Strategic Plan for 2024-2027, Acting Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says the FEO will need to have humil
Bad condition of roads and potholes causing more traffic and a major risk of damaging vehicles
Serious concerns have been raised by people travelling along the Suva-Nausori corridor on the bad conditions of our roads and the amount of potholes which is a major risk
10-year-old boy in hospital after allegedly being hit by a car
A 10-year-old boy is admitted at the Bhanabhai Health Centre after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle while crossing the Tovata Road in Matanikorovatu, Makoi. Police ar