Payment of school levies can't be a precondition of entry - Radrodro
We have spoken to the concerned school and told them that payment of school levies cannot be a precondition for entry. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro highlight
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50 passengers rushed to hospital after bus veers off bridge in Denarau
50 passengers were rushed to two different hospital this morning after a staff service bus veered off a bridge at Denarau, landing upside down in a swamp. Police say 4
Lami Town Council worker who sold marijuana for beer money to be sentenced on Wednesday
The man who was selling marijuana for beer money will be sentenced on Wednesday by Magistrate Yogesh Prasad. Marika Magita is charged with unlawful possession of drugs
PM says Constitution Amendment Bill will not be tabled this week, AG’s Office believes it will be ready next month
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that the planned Constitution Amendment Bill will not be tabled and debated on in parliament this week. When questioned by fij
Questions raised on MGM implementing $250 student levy
Questions are being raised after Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School implemented a Student Welfare Levy of $250 per student per year from next year. Jitesh Patel, the
FRU says allowing Nasilasila to play in the finals would have breached their regulations and duty of care
The inclusion of Amenoni Nasilasila playing in the Skipper Cup final presented significant and unavoidable conflicts with the Fiji Rugby Union’s core regulations a
Rising cases of influenza reported across Fiji
An increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI) has been reported across all four divisions. The Ministry of Health says the rise is consistent with Fiji’s usual
Nakalawaca Village continues to struggle with water shortages
Nakalawaca Village in the Namalata district of Tailevu continues to face severe water shortages, with residents relying on unsafe water sources and an empty village well
Could bamboo be our answer as the low-carbon and cyclone-resilient building material?
One of the most talked-about topics this year is the potential of bamboo as a low-carbon, cyclone-resilient building material. As the Pacific braces for another cyclon
Fiji secures USD$27M from the Climate Investment Fund to support Nature, People and Climate investment plan
Fiji secured USD$27 million last week from the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) to support our Nature, People and Climate (NPC) investment plan. Permanent Secretary for E
I trust Prof. Prasad, I do not know Forwood as well as I know Prof. Prasad - Rabuka
As the National Federation Party raises serious concerns about Australian citizen, Alexandra Forwood spreading malicious lies with some others to drive a wedge between Pr
Local crime syndicates involving deportees working with international drug cartels in Fiji – ACP Waqa
We have ended up with tonnes of methamphetamine found in Fiji because we now have locally organised crime syndicates working with international drug cartels. This has
FICAC has to be reviewed and it will be part of the policing structure – PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says FICAC will have to be within the Police just like separate sections looking at certain issues. Rabuka made these comments when fij
PM opens 18-storey FHL Tower
The long awaited 18 storey Fijian Holdings Limited Tower has been officially opened by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka this morning. The traditional ceremony was conduc
Tikiko turns challenges into successes and aims to be Fiji boxing champion and win gold
From refusing to go to school and being addicted to drugs, 19 year old Tikiko Tavualevu who has graduated from the 14 week Tagane Mai Program run by Inspire Pacific in 20
What is happening to the fire-damaged sites at old CWM Birthing Unit and Gokal’s warehouse?
A few months after two major fires on Amy Street in Suva, concerns are being raised that the fire-damaged sites remain unsafe, unattended, and an eyesore despite being ta
Fiji Law Society President says there’s a constant struggle to uphold and respect the law in Fiji, it starts from the top
There is a constant struggle that we seem to have in Fiji with upholding and respecting the rule of law, and in my view, I think it starts at the top. Fiji Law Society
Drug and gang accused in Australia, Buadomo and Vatuwaqa denied bail and will reappear in court on 15th Jan next year
Two men Cyprian Buadomo and Aisea Vatuwaqa who have been charged by NSW Police after a drug raid in Sydney, have been denied bail, and will reappear in the Local Court Cr
Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital to install new cath lab next April
Cath labs will be installed at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital next April to support more interventional procedures for children. This was hig
No formal communication or invitation has been received from King Charles III – GCC Chairman
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says to date, no formal communication or invitation has been received from the British Monarch, His Majesty King
Tailevu tops prison stats with 163, iTaukei lead with 2,185 inmates
Tailevu continues to record the highest number of inmates in the current prison population, with a total of 163, while the iTaukei still make up the highest number of inm