OHS investigates Sigatoka resort drowning over emergency resource concerns
The Ministry of Employment’s Occupational Health and Safety Division will begin an investigation into the claims that there weren’t enough resources to assi
Author: Rashika Kumar
Health Ministry awaits decision on CWM Hospital radiology and pharmacy services normalisation
The Ministry of Health is expecting a response from the Ministry of Civil Service by this afternoon or tomorrow to ensure that radiology and pharmacy services at CWM Hosp
Over 2,000 marijuana plants seized in Navosa
More than 2,000 plants believed to be marijuana has been seized during two raids in the Malua range in Navosa. Police say the officers from the Western Division Seriou
Police thrash Army 6-1 to retain Sukuna Bowl soccer title
Police have successfully defended their Sukuna Bowl soccer competition title for the seventh time after thrashing Army 6-1. National and Lautoka district rep Sairusi N
Ministry of Civil Service to address staff shortage impacting health services by this afternoon
The Ministry of Civil Service is expected to resolve the issue by this afternoon, where Ministry of Health staff on salary scale Band F were unable to receive time off in
Family who lost everything in Diwali fire seeks help to rebuild and support daughter’s medical studies
A family in Tavua Town, who tragically lost everything in a fire during Diwali, is seeking assistance to rebuild their lives and buy books for their daughter, who is curr
LTA warns taxi drivers against refusing passengers
Following serious concerns about taxi drivers refusing service due to short journeys, rainy weather, or traffic, the Land Transport Authority has clarified that such refu
Ram Leela performance celebrates cultural heritage and enduring India-Fijian ties
A large crowd gathered to watch Ram Leela, a dramatization of the Ramayan by the Shree Satsang Ramayan Mandali, at the Suva Civic Auditorium last night. The Mandali, w
Crowne Plaza named best New Resort in Pacific
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is the winner of the New Hotel - Pacific category and was awarded a Highly Commended for the Fijian Upscale Resort category at the
Japanese tourist drowns while snorkelling in Sigatoka amid allegations of insufficient emergency resources
A Japanese tourist has drowned while snorkelling at a prominent resort in Sigatoka early this morning while allegations are being made that there weren’t enough re
FTA calls for consultation on reintroducing corporal punishment in schools while FTU opposes it
The Fijian Teachers Association is calling for public consultation on the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, as Fiji ratified the United Nations Convention
Chaudhry calls for unity, equality, and youth empowerment this Diwali
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry says each year as Diwali approaches, we are reminded that it signifies the victory of good over evil - that light dispels darkn
Prof. Prasad calls for unity and justice this Diwali, citing Lord Rama's teachings as guiding principles for Coalition Govt
Meaningful solutions that put the lives of people first, is the priority of the Coalition Government and these are the virtues that Lord Rama preached and practiced and t
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar to take their plea on 3rd December
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC's Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar will take their plea on the 3r
New $29M Ba Court open, enhancing justice access and speeding case resolution
The new $29 million state-of-the-art Ba Court which also has a High Court has officially been opened today to deliver justice to the people of Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki.
Merchant Finance to launch new zero-deposit home loan product by Jan 2025
Merchant Finance will be launching a new zero-deposit home loan product by January 2025 to allow for more people to be home owners. They say there are only 12,574 home
FCCC and Sanatan Sabha unite to promote eco-friendly, ethical practices this Diwali
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji are focusing on promoting sustainable practices and enhancing consumer
Student abused by teacher using mop handle, chilli rubbed on private parts of 4 boarding students
A 15-year-old student was subjected to physical abuse by a teacher using the handle of a mop and the teacher then instructed 5 other students to slap the student and in a
PRF calls for political and development support in fight against plastic waste
Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder Amitesh Deo says despite their efforts in preventing recyclables from ending up in the landfill and advocating sustainable practices
Police urges public to adhere to permitted hours for firecrackers usage amid Diwali celebrations
Following serious concerns regarding the use of firecrackers after 10pm causing noise pollution, the Fiji Police Force is urging people to show common courtesy and respec
Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time. The 28-year-old, who lost j