Suspended surgeon facing sexual assault charges bailed
A suspended surgeon at the CWM Hospital facing sexual assault charges has been granted bail. Dr Joji Vakadiwaiwai has been charged with 2 counts of sexual assault and
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Sayed-Khaiyum says let’s talk about policies and what they have delivered when asked on NFP saying FijiFirst is 2-men rule party
We do not talk about what other parties are doing internally so let us focus on issues that affect the people and the policies being delivered. Those are the words of
Sayed-Khaiyum should focus on issues affecting Fijians instead of prioritising complaints about election compliance
It is important that political parties adhere to electoral regulations however this should not be used to divert the nation’s attention away from the worsened stat
Driver on the run while 5 admitted in hospital after early morning accident
The driver who allegedly caused an accident this morning is on the run while 5 people are currently admitted in a stable condition at the Navua Hospital. Police Spokes
Search continues for missing 90-year-old Ram Jas Sharma
The search continues for missing 90-year-old, Ram Jas Sharma of Waibogi Settlement in Sigatoka who has been reported missing at the Sigatoka Police Station since Friday.
SODELPA pulls-down policies and calls on FEO to have a clear rule on campaigning
SODELPA has pulled down all their policies from their social media pages, however, they are calling on authorities to have more clarity on how political parties can campa
More people are being employed or re-employed since the re-opening of borders – FNPF
More people are being employed or re-employed since the re-opening of borders in December last year. This has been highlighted by Fiji National Provident Fund General
We are seeing an increase in hard drugs used and sold locally – DPP
We are seeing an increase in hard drugs used and sold locally, according to the Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde. While speaking during the Office of
3,313 domestic violence cases recorded by FWCC in the first 5 months of the year
Shocking statistics have been revealed as 3,313 cases of domestic violence have been recorded by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre in the first 5 months of the year w
2 test negative for monkeypox while Ministry awaits results of 3rd suspected case
Of the three likely cases of monkeypox currently being investigated by the Ministry of Health, two have returned a negative test result while they await the result of the
SODELPA to sign MOU with Unity Fiji next month
SODELPA will work with the Unity Fiji Party in the upcoming general elections. This was revealed by SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka during the SODELPA AGM being held at
Nadroga edges Nadi in Farebrother thriller
Nadroga fullback Jack Volavola was the hero for the side as he kicked a 75th minute penalty that helped defeat Nadi 20-19 and win the Inkk Farebrother trophy. In a thr
Three likely cases of monkeypox being investigated- Dr Fong
Three likely cases of monkeypox are currently being investigated by the Ministry of Health. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says of the three possible cas
Police sets up taskforce to investigate burglary and theft after 9 cases were recorded in Suva over the last 2 weeks
Nine cases of robbery were detected by the Totogo Police team over the last two weeks and all those arrested have been charged and produced in court. Seven men were ch
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe for the more than 125,000 unprotected children
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe for the more than 125,000 children in the 5 to 11 years age group in Fiji who are currently not protected. This has been highlighte
Fiji can register its best peak season performance in terms of visitor arrivals and tourism export receipts – ANZ report
Building on 143,399 arrivals so far this year, we believe Fiji can register its best peak season performance in terms of visitor arrivals and tourism export receipts on t
Milk and butter prices go up due to global factors while fuel price could go up again
Expect prices of goods impacted by global factors, to continue to rise as the Reserve Bank of Fiji has predicted that the inflation rate which currently stands at 5 perce
$200 million worth of construction about to commence in the Nadi to Lautoka corridor and there are not enough construction workers – AG
$200 million worth of construction of various warehouses, factories and showrooms are about to commence in the Nadi to Lautoka corridor and there are not enough construct
Individuals under investigation for suspected monkeypox cases
A number of individuals are under investigation for suspected cases of monkeypox and are being preemptively isolated where the index of suspicion is high. Permanent Se
No country can fix the issue of power cuts – Rabuka
No government can fix the issue of power cuts as it is catch-up development and we must expect power cuts due to the increase in the population. Those are the words of
Fiji lost $4 billion in foreign exchange due to COVID - AG
Fiji lost $4 billion in foreign exchange due to COVID in the past two years. This was highlighted by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Kha