Tavua businesses call for more police patrols to get drunkards off the streets
Businesses in Tavua Town are raising concerns regarding drinking in public places and there is a fear of burglaries in the town area. Tavua/Vatukoula Chamber of Commer
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Skilled labour shortage in Ba Town hinders development - Chamber of Commerce
The shortage of skilled workers remains a concern for businesses in Ba Town, as many workers return to farms during the cane-cutting season, leaving gaps that are often f
3 arrested for possession of illicit drugs and drinking in public place
3 people have been arrested by the Ba Police for unlawful possession of illicit drugs and 8 cases of drinking in public places in Ba over the weekend. This comes after
OHS completes investigation into Sigatoka resort after Japanese tourist drowns
The Ministry of Employment’s Occupational Health and Safety Division have completed their investigations into the the claims that there weren’t enough resou
Vodafone Fiji's internet service restored
Vodafone Fiji has restored internet service in the Central Division after it faced intermittent data and MPAiSA issues earlier this morning. Their internet service was
Portugal holds Croatia to 1-all draw in UEFA Nations League group match
Portugal has secure top spot in group A of the UEFA Nations League with 14 points after holding Croatia to a 1-all draw this morning. Portugal held a 1-0 lead at halft
Meth, alcohol abuse and street fights a concern for Ba Town – Chamber of Commerce
Serious concerns are being raised about methamphetamine usage in Ba Town, fights occurring on the streets following the opening of nightclubs, and the consumption of alco
Remittance growth to slow as migration trends shift – ANZ economists
As the number of Fijians leaving the country to work in Australia and New Zealand is gradually slowing down, remittances is expected to stagnate by 2024-2025. This has
20 at risk healthcare facilities identified for infrastructural improvement
Twenty at risk healthcare facilities have been identified for infrastructural improvement to address flood-resistant infrastructure to be able to withstand extreme weathe
Mangal urges family, church, and community to combat Fiji’s drug crisis
Family values; the family, friends, mentors and the church play an important role to reverse the drug crisis our nation is facing today and most forms of addictions are t
Prof. Prasad urges world leaders to increase climate financing for SIDS
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad is urging world leaders to agree on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance as it cann
Prof. Prasad urges donor support for Pacific Resilience Facility to help vulnerable communities
A call is being made to the key donors and investors to contribute to the Pacific Resilience Facility that will help vulnerable Pacific people exposed to climate change a
PRF launches Christmas Gift and Stationary Drive to bring joy to children of recycling workers
The children of Collection Pillars of Recycling have a little something to look forward to this holiday season as Pacific Recycling Foundation has launched its Annual Chr
Taxi driver missing since last Monday
The search is underway for a taxi driver who has been missing since last Monday. His taxi was found abandoned in Suva City last Tuesday. 41-year-old Arvin Chand was
Health Ministry silent on reason for limited HIV medication supply
Serious questions are being raised about what led to the limited supply of crucial HIV medication, prompting the Health Ministry to regulate its distribution. This com
Education Ministry investigates alleged grant misuse and workplace harassment at Ba school
The Ministry of Education is investigating allegations of misuse of the Free Education Grant and workplace harassment at a primary school in Ba, following claims by a for
FICAC received 39 complaints last month with 12 under investigation
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has confirmed that they received 39 complaints last month where 12 complaints were corruption-related in nature and we
Few roads in Central and Eastern Divisions closed due to heavy rain
A few roads in the Central and Eastern Divisions are closed due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall. The Fiji Roads Authority says Vatuwaqa Crossing along Serea Bac
Man charged with murder of de facto partner in October
A 31-year-old man was charged with the murder of his 28-year-old de facto partner in October where he allegedly assaulted and strangled the victim which resulted in her d
Save the Children condemns FTA’s call to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools
Save the Children Fiji has strongly condemned the recent call by the Fijian Teachers Association to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools as it has been consistently
FTA urges drivers to comply with LTA after passengers continue to be refused service
Following passengers raising concerns about drivers denying services for arbitrary reasons such as short runs, traffic or rainy weather, the Fiji Taxi Association is warn