The urgency to appoint a new COMPOL is recognized - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the recent conviction of the suspended Commissioner of Police would have, in practice, created a vacancy in the office of t
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Drastic increase of patients connected to illicit drug use at Saint Giles Hospital
It is time to act now to deal with the drug problem in the country as facilities like Saint Giles Hospital, which is the only psychiatric hospital in Fiji, is recording a
47% of water produced by WAF still leaks in the ground
As 47 percent of water produced daily is being lost because of leakages, the Water Authority of Fiji aims to have someone on board by August who will work with the WAF op
There should be cautious approach on minimum wage - Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has today expressed concern over the mounting pressure faced by employers in a challenging business environment, and said that
Acting COMPOL confirms $2 billion meth came from Mexico and was bound for Australia
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew confirms that they allowed a police team from Nausori to conduct the biggest methamphetamine busts in Nadi earlier this year
Acting DPP wants Bainimarama/Qiliho hearing in dismissal of 2 police officers case to be held this year
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku says he wants the hearing of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Brigadier Gene
Bainimarama and Qiliho to appear in court today for the case of the two terminated police officers
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho will reappear in the Suva Magistrates Court later this morn
RFMF proposes to Govt for use of firearms in tackling drug issues with Police where needed
The pervasive threat of illicit drugs has emerged as a pressing concern, rapidly infiltrating and destabilizing our society therefore the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
We cannot have officers involved in drugs in the Police Force – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has made it clear that the Police Force cannot have officers who are involved in drugs. While speaking at the Responding T
Tikoduadua urges Police to clean up their house before serving others
As concerns continue to be raised about Police Officers allegedly being involved in drug-related crimes, the Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is calling on the
Tamavua Water Treatment Plant provides 40% of Suva’s water supply
The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant is a critical infrastructure as it provides 40 percent of the water supply to Suva since each clarifier at the Water Authority of Fiji i
Medical professionals are not providing syringes for drug users - MOH
The recent media reports claiming that medical professionals are providing syringes to members of the public are unfounded and inaccurate. This has been confirmed by t
Two men from Dreketilailai missing in Labasa Waters
Two men from Dreketilailai are currently missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month. The two men have been reported
3 evacuation centres open in Serua sheltering more than 200 people
More than 200 people are taking shelter in three evacuation centres that have opened up in Serua due to flooding. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasiti S
Threat of flash flood for parts of Fiji due to trough of low pressure
Due to a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers, there is a threat of flash flood that is likely to affect parts of the Fiji group till tomorrow. Th
Weak-hearted and selfish men like Chaudhry can use ‘deferences’ to retain ethnic separation – PM Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the term ‘Vulagi’ is the most respectful way of referring to a new arrival into a iTaukei community, and it ent
Stay away from flooded areas – ACP Driu
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu confirms Police are working with the National Disaster Management Office and the Fiji Roads Authority in the shari
Areas along Queens Highway in Serua flooded and closed to traffic
People are advised to take all the necessary precautions as some areas along Queens Highway are flooded including Vunaniu Road and crossing, Somosomo Flats from Nabukelev
National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji Symposium to be held today
The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is organizing a two days’ National Talanoa Session on Respo
Associated clouds and showers expected over the country from today till Friday
A trough of low pressure with the associated clouds and showers are expected to affect the country from the North from today till Friday. The Nadi weather office says
Some roads along Queens Road closed due to floods
Due to heavy rain this morning, some roads along Queens Road including Vunaniu Road and crossing is currently underwater and closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Auth