Man in custody after death of a woman in Bayview Heights
A 50-year-old security officer is in police custody following the death of a woman in Bayview Heights. Police say the incident occurred at a home belonging to a 52-yea
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Leptospirosis outbreak in Kadavu after 23 cases and 1 death
There is an outbreak of leptospirosis in Kadavu as the Health Ministry has recorded 23 cases and the death of a 33-year-old woman on the island so far this year. The H
FEO lifts suspension of FijiFirst
The Fijian Elections Office has today received the submissions made by the FijiFirst Party, and their suspension has been lifted. Acting Registrar of Political Parties
29-year-old farmer remanded for allegedly attacking his father
A 29-year-old farmer has been remanded in custody for allegedly pouring hot water on his 52-year-old father and hitting him with a stick following a heated argument regar
In the face of challenges surrounding our youngsters, cadet training should be the answer - Vanawalu
It was a momentous day for 445 students of Suva Grammar School after they became the pioneers of school cadet pass out after two failed attempts. The 445 students are
FRA CEO sent on leave as Minister orders audit and investigations
The Fiji Roads Authority Board has decided to send its CEO, Kamal Prasad on leave pending audit and investigations. Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services
Protecting our reefs and oceans is a shared responsibility between the govt, private sector and ordinary citizens – President
Protecting our reefs and oceans is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration between the government, private sector and ordinary citizens. President Ratu Wil
Over a tonne of rubbish collected from Suva foreshore
Over a tonne of rubbish was collected along the shoreline from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services to the Helipad next to the Suva Bowling Club during the clean up camp
Govt has lost $100m because students dropped out after taking TELS loan
The government has lost close to $100 million because students who have taken loans under the Tertiary Education Loan Scheme have dropped out of universities. This has
No extension of lease for Tian Lun Investments - Vosarogo
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has refused to extend the development lease for Tian Lun Investments PTE Limited along the Nasese foreshore area. In a lett
FEO to conduct by-elections if FijiFirst seats in Parliament become vacant – Mataiciwa
The Fijian Elections Office will conduct a by-election if the suspended FijiFirst Party gets deregistered and the Members of Parliament do not want to join another party
Fijian health system boosted after the induction of 233 nurse interns
The health system in Fiji has been boosted with the induction of 233 nurse interns today who will be posted to different health facilities around the country for 18 month
Fiji is recovering very well – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given the reassurance that Fiji is recovering very well. While speaking to about 500 Fijians in Auckland, New Zealand last night, Ra
We will sort something out for nurses in the upcoming budget - Dr Fong
The Ministry of Health will be able to sort something out for the nurses in the upcoming budget. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong highlighted this in rega
39 people charged for sexual offences in May where 20 victims were children
There were 39 people charged with a total of 95 counts of sexual offences in May where in 17 incidents the victims and the accused were related to one another and from th
Remittances have helped keep the economy afloat – Rabuka
Remittances have been the largest foreign exchange earner that has helped to keep the economy afloat. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka whil
Technical education environment is a disaster – Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the technical education environment is a disaster in this country and the government realises t
So much wisdom, knowledge and experience in our communities in terms of sharing ideas – Prof Prasad
There is so much wisdom, knowledge and experience that our people, our institution and our communities can share in terms of ideas. This was stated by Acting Prime Min
Illicit drug cases increase by 20% between Jan-Apr compared to same period last year
The number of illicit drug cases between January to April has increased by 20 percent this year when compared to the same period last year. 384 cases have been recorde
Drua to face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter final
The quarter finals fixtures for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific have been confirmed after the conclusion of the last round-robin matches last night with the Swire Shi
Fijian Drua creates history by qualifying for playoffs after a 41-17 win over the Reds
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has created history by qualifying for Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific playoffs in just their second year in the competition after a dominan