June visitor arrivals is the highest we have seen since COVID
Good news as tourism arrivals continue to grow with visitor arrivals for June 2022 standing at 62,130 according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. This is almost 73 per
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3 people with multiple pre-existing medical conditions pass away due to COVID-19
3 people with multiple pre-existing medical conditions have passed away due to COVID-19 in the Central Division since last week. The first death is of a 64-year-old wo
Leaders to focus on Pacific unity as reports emerge that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Forum meetings in Suva
Reports are coming in that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Pacific Islands Forum meetings in Suva. We have sought comments fro
We have committed to reducing Australia’s emissions to 43% by 2030, and reach net zero by 2050 - Albanese
Australia will re-establish itself as a trusted climate partner and do it’s part to keep 1.5 degrees of warming within reach. That is the message of Australian
Bus fare cards for students should only be used as boarding cards - Manakiwai
The Turaga-ni-Koro of Vunitogoloa Village in Ra, Josefa Manakiwai says there are many parents and grandparents who are not well versed with the topping up of the bus fare
2 people charged for the alleged murder of a 18 year old student in Sigatoka
Two people have been charged for the alleged murder of the 18 -year-old student whose body was found outside a home in Maro, Sigatoka last month. They will be produced
We have not received any requests from FWCC in the last 2 years for speaking to students about human rights – Jokhan
Permanent Secretary for Education Doctor Anjeela Jokhan says the Ministry has not received any requests from the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre in the last two years t
Principal asks if the Pacific Labour Scheme can be extended to teachers about to retire
The Principal of a school has suggested if the Pacific Labour Scheme can be extended to teachers who are about to retire. Emoni Tuvui who is the Principal of Niusawa M
1-year-old girl, a man and a woman pass away in 2 separate accidents in Ba this morning
A 1-year-old girl, a man and a woman have lost their lives in two separate accidents in Ba early this morning. The girl died at the scene of the accident along Moto Ro
Fijiana thrash PNG in a record 152-0 win
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15’s team has hammered Papua New Guinea in a record 152-0 at the Oceania 15’s tournament in New Zealand. Fijiana led 76-0 at
Health Ministry is in the phase of living with COVID-19 – Dr Fong
The Ministry of Health is at the phase of living with COVID-19 and is urging everyone to engage in the proper behaviour that will keep Fiji COVID safe. This was the me
Shinzo Abe has always been a faithful friend to Fiji - Bainimarama
The former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe was a true friend to Fiji and a model to every leader and the shocking and cowardly attack has cast a long shadow over the
Life on the streets is hard and Fiji needs a centre to look after street dwellers – Ahava Project
Life on the streets is difficult and Fiji needs a centre for the street dwellers in the future. This was stated by founder of Ahava Project Fiji, Naina Senito who says
Richard Naidu's committal proceedings to be called next week as Apted says it is not 8 days since the notice of motion was served
The committal proceedings against prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu will be called in the Suva High Court next Wednesday as Naidu's lawyer, Jon Apted says it is not 8 days
FNPF does not go to the market and talk about our intentions – Vodonaivalu
The Fiji National Provident Fund does not go to the market to talk about their intentions and seek advice according to CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu after questions were raised
Close to 20 people including children as young as 9 sleep under the Stinson Bridge in Suva every night
Close to 20 people including children as young as 9 to 10 years old sleep under the Stinson Bridge in Suva City every night as they say they do not want to return home or
Parents and guardians should sell their roti, pudding or any products rather than involving their children in this activity - Govt
It is advisable for parents and guardians to sell their roti, pudding or any products rather than involving their children in this activity. That is the statement from
Nausori businessman says restaurants with different income levels should be charged different VAT rates
A suggestion has been made during the National Budget consultations that restaurants with different income levels should be charged different VAT rates. A Nausori busi
FNPF’s acquisition of Fiji Airways shares is clouded in financial secrecy – Prof. Prasad
It is only fair that the people know what is the total sum of money that the workers of Fiji have pumped into Fiji Airways, inclusive of loans and the latest acquisition
I’m surprised that FNPF did not participate as a shareholder in Fiji Airways a long time ago – AG
Frankly I’m surprised that FNPF did not participate as a shareholder much earlier because any person looking at long term investments and a quick rate of return wo
6 Olympic gold medalists named in Fiji 7s squad for Commonwealth Games
Six Olympic gold medalists have been included in the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. They are Josua Vakur