Maharaj calls for urgent local government elections
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj is calling on the Ministry of Local Government to hold local government elections as soon as possible due to the disconnect between the Depar
Author: Rashika Kumar
OFC and FRU expected to meet this week to resolve HFC Bank Stadium double booking issue
The Oceania Football Confederation and the Fiji Rugby Union are expected to hold a meeting this week to resolve the matter where the Fiji Sports Council has double booked
Kamikamica confident of US tariff deal before July 9 as Koya questions delayed response
As Fiji, along with the other countries, have been given a 90-day reprieve before the higher ‘retaliatory tariff’ of 32 percent imposed by the United States
LTA conducts load checks after Togomasi residents raise concerns over poor bus service and overcrowding
Following concerns raised by residents in Togomasi, Nadi on the lack of bus service and overcrowding in some buses, the Land Transport Authority says they are currently u
Sri Sanatan Dharm Seva Samiti of Fiji to be launched tomorrow to assist underprivileged Sanatanis
The Sri Sanatan Dharm Seva Samiti of Fiji, a charitable organisation aimed at supporting underprivileged Sanatanis in times of need during a death in the family, will be
Invasive pest Fall Armyworm detected in Fiji as BAF activates emergency response plan
Invasive agricultural pest, Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), which has a strong preference for sugarcane, rice, maize and other important crops has been detected in
Nataci wins Sub Junior Long Jump gold for Jasper in her Coke Games debut
Jasper Williams High School’s Patricia Nataci has won gold in the Sub Junior Girls Long Jump at the Coca-Cola Games with a jump of 4.93 metres. Nataci says this
FLP questions legitimacy of FICAC’s decision to clear Prof. Prasad
The Fiji Labour Party is challenging the legitimacy, propriety and timing of the FICAC statement clearing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman P
Reds stun Blues 35-21 as defending champs face Super Rugby playoff danger
The Queensland Reds have made a statement in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific by beating the Blues 35-21 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. With only four more m
Two police officers remanded for alleged rape of minor in Savusavu
Two police officers who allegedly raped a minor in Savusavu earlier this month, have been remanded in custody by the Savusavu Magistrates Court. Police Constables Vilia
Sai Prema Foundation to offer free healthcare scholarships to build local capacity
After giving the gift of life to 365 children through free heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital by visiting surgeons, the Sai Prema Foundation
Trainee teacher allegedly abducted from Labasa school found safe in Savusavu
A trainee teacher who was allegedly abducted from a prominent secondary school in Labasa has been found at an accommodation in Savusavu. The incident allegedly occurre
Police investigate alleged attempt to inject minor with drugs in Nausori
An investigation is underway to gather more information regarding allegations of unknown persons trying to forcefully inject a minor with illicit drugs earlier this week.
ANZAC Dawn Service in Suva honours 110 years since Gallipoli landing and fallen soldiers
An ANZAC Dawn Service was held at Suva Military Cemetery this morning to honour all of the New Zealanders and Australians who have been killed in war, and to honour retur
Rabuka conveys condolences to Modi after deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has conveyed his deepest sympathies to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir
Remandee caught by member of the public after escaping from police truck near Suva Bus Stand
A remandee who escaped from a police vehicle while it was on its way to court near the Suva Bus Stand this morning, was caught by a member of the public. The remandee
We have enough armory to defend girls' title – MGM Principal
We have enough armour to defend the Coca-Cola Games girls title, and we will go in there to fight it out. This is the message from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School
Nadi residents raise concerns about cost of living, NCDs, and rural roads during budget consultation
High cost of living, youth unemployment, and support for small businesses were some of the issues raised during the national budget public consultation that was held in N
Calls made to remove VAT on medical services and equipment to boost healthcare and tourism
Calls are being made to provide a waiver of VAT on all medical consultations and procedures, remove VAT and reduce duty on the importation of all medical equipment and co
Kesari Chapter 2 director says it was ‘important’ to use f-word in Akshay Kumar film
Kesari Chapter 2 director Karan Singh Tyagi said that the f-word in the film was taken after thorough research. Tyagi made his grand directorial debut with the Karan J
14 students of new Taveuni school get boost with $4,000 worth of computers from donors
14 students of Wainikeli Junior Secondary School in Taveuni will now be able to do research and learn much more as they have received $4,000 worth of computers and printe