FCCC warns of impersonation scam promising unrealistic quick profits
People are being warned to be vigilant as a recent scam identified by a concerned consumer shows that scammers are impersonating business pages in an attempt to take adva
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Lateef to take plea on meth possession charge on Feb 25th
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef will take his plea on the 25th of this month where he was allegedly found with methamphetamine last year. He is charged with on
Yaqara workers on strike agree in principle to meet employer after Ministry steps in
The representative for 34 workers of Yaqara Pastoral Company PTE Ltd, who have been on a strike since yesterday over unpaid Cost of Living Adjustment, have agreed in p
Magistrate directs Waqanika and Malimali to refrain from public comments on Political Parties Act case
Prominent lawyer Tanya Waqanika and her counsel Barbara Malimali have been directed by Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad to refrain from commenting publicly on the matter whe
40 Yaqara Pastoral workers on strike from today over unpaid COLA
40Â Yaqara Pastoral Company Ltd workers are on strike from today as their demands of Cost of Living Adjustment payment has not been met.The National Union of Workers sa
Elections must unite, not divide - President
As our nation moves towards a general election, elections must be a contest of ideas and vision, never a cause for division. This has been highlighted by the Preside
President calls for inclusive, evidence-based policies to tackle rising cost of living
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu stresses that in addressing the rising cost of living issues, formulating just rules and policies are important, they are inclusive and
Nuffield Health Centre reopens after disruption due to suspected meningococcal case
Following disruption in services due to a suspected case of meningococcal earlier today, the Nuffield Health Centre has reopened with full services.The Health Mi
FNPF exploring medical insurance for members
The Fiji National Provident Fund is in the process of developing medical insurance for its members, however, for now, it will not focus on pensioners.While speaking at th
FNPF pension rate to remain fixed for life, no cost of living adjustments
Members who choose the current 8.7 percent FNPF pension rate will receive that rate for the rest of their lives, with no annual increases or cost-of-living adjustments.Th
FWRM calls for longer paid nursing breaks and workplace breastfeeding facilities
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for a review of the time allocated to nursing mothers under the Employment Relations Act, noting that 10 minutes is ins
2 juveniles among 13 charged with serious sexual offences in January
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old woman while in another case a 14-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 1
Consumer Council rejects increase in electricity tariff proposal
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Over $1.1M lost as FRA condemns vandalism of critical road infrastructure
The Fiji Roads Authority is raising serious concern over repeated acts of vandalism, damage to road infrastructure, and FRA assets that continue to disrupt connectivity,
FNPF rules out increase in first-home withdrawal limits
The Fiji National Provident Fund will not be reviewing or increasing funds that members can withdraw to purchase a house for the first time. This has been highlighted
Shazran Lateef to stand trial in July for alleged meth and marijuana possession
The trial of former Suva lawyer, Shazran Abdul Lateef who was allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana in Rewa Street, Suva in 2021, will begin in July. Late
Psych report still pending in Sundar grandfather killing case
The Suva High Court is yet to receive the psychiatric evaluation report of Charles Laxton Sundar, who is accused of killing his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Sett
Alleged wife murderer's bail ruling on Feb 24th
The Suva High Court will rule on the bail application by Epeli Laqeni, who is accused of killing his wife, on February 24th.The incident occurred in Nakasi in September l
Firefighters battle house fire in Toorak
Firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Suva Street, Toorak.The house, located opposite the Marist Brothers Primary School, is completely engulfed in fl
FWRM calls for 12 days paid menstruation leave and menopausal and paternity leave
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the allocation for 12 days paid menstruation leave rather than the three days, menopausal leave and paternity leave
Bad Bunny brings Latin love to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
It’s no surprise that Bad Bunny made his Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show a big dance party.The Puerto Rican rapper and singer, who took home several Grammy