Heavy rain warning in place for Fiji
A heavy rain warning is in place for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the country. They say showers are expected
Author: Naveel Krishant
Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant
France has confirmed the first case in the country of the more contagious coronavirus variant recently identified in the UK. The French health ministry said the perso
6 people rushed to hospital after accident in Lami
6 people including 3 children were rushed to the Navua Hospital after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a road accident this afternoon. The children
Members not living in cyclone affected areas can apply for Village or Housing Assistance to assist relatives- FNPF
The Fiji National Provident Fund says the Board approved $2000 maximum withdrawal per household for TC Yasa relief is an immediate relief to assist members during this re
NDMO receives reports of individuals falsely claiming to run TC Yasa relief efforts
The National Disaster Management Office says they have received a number of reports that individuals are falsely claiming to run Tropical Cyclone Yasa relief operations a
FNPF teams to be in Savusavu, Bulileka, Lekutu and Kubulau today
FNPF Inspection Teams will be in Savusavu, Bulileka in Labasa and Lekutu and Kubulau in Bua today. FNPF says the application form will be issued and collected by the t
Police to monitor the movement of people at popular picnic spots
Police will closely monitor the movement of people at various popular picnic spots around the country during this festive season. Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Kh
17-year-old boy drowns in Tawatawa River in Lautoka
A 17-year-old boy from Sukanaivalu Road, Lautoka is believed to have drowned in the Tawatawa River yesterday afternoon. Police say the boy had gone to bathe in the riv
Regional news: Auckland man under the influence of kava gets off drug-driving charge
An Auckland man charged with driving under the influence of a drug after drinking kava has had his case dismissed. 52-year-old Kamlesh Kumar was pulled over by Police
ADB approves close to $2 million grant for TC Yasa Relief Efforts
The Asian Development Bank has approved a grant of about $2 million to the Government of Fiji to help fund priority recovery activities following Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
Jesus and Walker tests positive for COVID-19
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19. The players, along with two members of staff, will isolate in accorda
Queen's Christmas message: 'You are not alone'
Queen Elizabeth II has used her Christmas Day message to reassure anyone struggling without friends and family this year that they "are not alone". She said what many
We are only beginning the hard work of reclaiming what this latest storm has stolen from us – Konrote
President Jioji Konrote says we are only beginning the hard work of reclaiming what this latest storm has stolen from us. In his Christmas message Konrote says 2020 ha
Harden fined US $50,000 for breaching COVID-19 protocols
The NBA has fined Houston Rockets star James Harden NZD $70,000 after ruling that he violated the league's COVID-19 protocols. The news came after video emerged of Ha
Belego residents believe they will have a normal life again
Residents of Belego Savusavu believe they will get over these hard times and will have a normal life again. 74-year-old Julian Whippy says Tropical Cyclone Yasa is th
Only the right people should get assistance – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says these are challenging times and only the right people should receive the assistance. While delivering the food rations to
Date confirmed for McGregor's UFC return
The date has been confirmed for the return of Irish MMA star Connor McGregor to the octagon. McGregor will fight Dustin Poirier in the headline event of UFC 257 on Fig
Fiji needs the values that come from divine truths – Archbishop Chong
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says what Fiji needs is, not the values of the secular world but the values preached by the worldâ€
California man kills fellow COVID patient with an oxygen tank
A 37-year-old man who allegedly used an oxygen tank to beat to death a fellow Covid patient in his California hospital bed last week has been charged with murder and hate
Additional 116 EFL personnel sent to Vanua Levu to help in power restoration
Energy Fiji Limited has sent an additional 116 personnel, materials, 40 vehicles and heavy machinery from Viti Levu to assist EFL teams in Vanua Levu in power restoratio
Hot Bread Kitchen staff share over $160,000 in bonuses
Close to 800 staff of the Hot Bread Kitchen shared over $160,000 in bonuses as the company decided to boost the morale of all workers by giving them a little bit more tha