Over $40 million needed to restore Levuka’s World Heritage status
More than $40 million is needed for the rehabilitation work to restore Levuka to its State of Outstanding Universal Value as a World Heritage Site, while $300,000 is need
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46-year-old becomes first-ever patient to receive life-saving PCI stenting procedure at Lautoka Hospital
A 46-year-old has become the first-ever patient to receive a life-saving cardiac stenting procedure at the Lautoka Hospital Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab).
Racaca tells Tribunal Dr Nakarawa influenced wife’s job application process and later terminated her unjustly
Terminated Fiji Corrections Service Director of Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner Salesia Racaca has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal that two pr
Shonal Sharma’s counsel confirms case was called early after filing submission day before
The case involving businessman Shonal Sharma, who was allegedly found with 640.139 grams of imported cocaine, was called yesterday instead of tomorrow after his counsel f
Concerns raised by Wailea Settlement residents on flooding, excavator needed to clear the waterway
Concerns are being raised by residents of Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa about the constant flooding that occurs in their community when there is continuous rain. Waile
FCEF MSME Chair Wahed claims labour inspection was intimidation after criticising Employment Bill
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) MSME Council Chair, Rakin Wahed, claims his business was unfairly targeted by Labour Officers just a week after releasing a
Tougher security protocols and digital tracking planned for exam papers after theft in Sigatoka
Following the theft of Fiji Year 12 Exam papers from a school in Sigatoka, the Ministry of Education has revealed that it is reinforcing its exam security protocols, incl
Edweena Mawi shines as Suva Grammar’s 2025 Dux
Hope, perseverance, and purpose define the journey of Edweena Mawi, who has been named the Dux and Valedictorian of Suva Grammar School’s Class of 2025. Edweena
Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Tech Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers stolen after break-in
The Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers have been stolen after a break-in at a secondary school in Sigatoka.
16 children including 7 month old baby living on the streets find shelter at a Good Samaritan's home in Lautoka
A total of 16 street kids, including a 7-month-old baby, have found shelter at Lautoka resident Makereta Mafili's home during the recent heavy rain event. Mafili says
Fiji Medical Association President says a Nurse Practitioner can't replace a doctor
A Nurse Practitioner cannot replace a doctor. This was stated by President of the Fiji Medical Association Dr Alipate Vakamocea to the Constitutional Offices Commissio
Vosarogo is Acting PM as PM Rabuka on official visit to Japan
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo is Acting Prime Minister as Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is undertaking an official visit to Japan this wee
High Court ruling on Great Han construction work along Princes Road yet to be delivered
The High Court ruling on the Department of Environment's appeal regarding the serious concerns over Great Han Pte Limited construction work along Princes Road, is yet to
RBF to launch new series of banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is launching a new series of banknotes that will be officially unveiled by President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu on 2nd December this year, in Suva,
$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians
Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Governme
Warning bells sounded by UniFiji VC Prof. Shameem regarding Employment Bill
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem, has warned that proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act could create long-term conflict between
Youths allegedly assault govt officials
Tukavesi Police are investigating an incident, where it is alleged that a group of youths had assaulted government officials and damaged their vehicle. Police says off
Search continues for three missing at sea including 7-year-old child since Sunday
The search continues this morning for three people, including a 7-year-old child who went missing on Sunday in waters off the Covuli Reef in Saweni, Lautoka. Police s
FCEF concerned after Labour Officers intimidate small business owner
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is concerned with the alleged intimidation tactics used by the Labour Officers to target a particular member and official of FC
Final draft Bills for review of Migration, Citizenship and Immigration laws done
Permanent Secretary for Immigration Aliki Salusalu was overjoyed today during the handover of the final report and draft Bills for the review of the Migration Laws (Passp
Parts of the Employment Bill poorly worded - Premila Kumar
Concerns over worker exploitation and the impact of proposed labour laws on small businesses took centre stage today where the Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committe