142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse – PM
Currently, there are 142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse and are at risk in their own families and homes. In his Easter message, Prim
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Day 2 of 2023 TIV Sangam Convention Soccer tournament continues despite delays
2023 TIV Sangam Convention Soccer tournament continues today where games have been delayed at Ground 1 of the Prince Charles Park. Defending champions Lautoka and Ravi
Defending champions Labasa has mixed results on Day 2 of the Sanatan Convention Soccer Tournament
The Sanatan Convention Soccer Tournament continues in Ba today where defending champions Labasa has thrashed Drasa 6-1 however they went down 2-1 to Nadroga In other m
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen this Easter – Prof. Prasad
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen, women, elders, widows, widowers and children, and see in them the redemption message of Easter, and the dignifi
Low water level in Waimanu River continues to affect residents in Tamavua, Namadi Heights and Princes Road
Residents in Tamavua, Namadi Heights and those living along Princes Road are raising concerns about no water supply for the past three days while Water Authority of Fiji
Singh reminds employers that double pay to be paid to workers on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday
If a worker is employed this Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, then a worker is entitled to double pay. This has been clarified by Minister for Employmen
Court remands 2 men for allegedly assaulting a youth
The Suva Magistrates Court has remanded two men who allegedly assaulted a youth in Tamavua earlier this week. 18-year-old Sikiti Buliciri and 22-year-old Setoki Naitei
iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act commonly known as Bill 17 repealed
The iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act commonly known as Bill 17 has been repealed in parliament today. The Opposition did not vote. The iTaukei Land Trust (Bu
Man dies after vehicle collides with 6 tonne truck near Naboro
A man in his 50s has passed away following an accident along the Queens Highway yesterday afternoon. Police say the man while driving near Wainisalato, Naboro allegedl
Fijian Media reps begin work to revive Fiji Media Council
As debate on the Bill to repeal the Media Act is expected to be held in parliament this morning, representatives of the Fijian media have commenced work to revive the Fij
$360,000 budgeted for the National Economic Summit
The estimated budget for the 2-day National Economic Summit is approximately $360,000 and to date, around $254,000 has been committed. Major expenses includes venue hi
Fiji Airways resumes direct flights to Narita, Japan
Fiji Airways has resumed direct flights to Narita, Japan after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, re-establishing its linkages to Asia. Deputy Prime Mini
FRA has utilised 86% of their budget as at the end of last month – Ro Filipe
The Fiji Roads Authority has utilised about 86 percent of their budget where $314 million from the budgeted amount of $362.9 million has been used. This has been highl
Opposition is now asking govt if fuel tax will be reduced after making consumers suffer – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the opposition is now asking the government whether they will reduce the tax on fuel by 20 cen
InterContinental Fiji partners with Mission Pacific to recycle beverage packaging
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa has partnered with Mission Pacific to minimise the environmental impact of their operations by ensuring that their beverage pack
Fiji to host Spartan trifecta event for 3 years and get a direct economic benefit of $36 million – Gavoka
Fiji will be hosting the Spartan trifecta event in November this year and it is expected to bring in approximately $12 million per annum as direct economic benefit. Th
About 17.5% of students with disabilities are likely to have Autism – Education Ministry
About 17.5 percent of students with disabilities enrolled in Fiji’s 18 special and 122 mainstream inclusive schools are likely to have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Newcastle beats Manchester United 2-0 in EPL
Newcastle United jumped over Manchester United into third place in the English Premier League table after beating them 2 nil this morning. Newcastle produced a magnifi
Fiji with Spain, Samoa, and Canada in Singapore 7s pool
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team will take on Spain, Samoa, and Canada in Pool B at the Singapore 7s this weekend. Pool A has New Zealand, South Africa,
Usamate tells Prof. Prasad to stop complaining and get the job done
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has told Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad to stand firm, be strong and do their job and please do not give up in the first 100 days
Difficult choices ahead but we want people to be able to prepare and to plan ahead – Prof. Prasad
The very basic services which we all depend on are now at risk, we cannot afford to wait, we must act now and find the money now and invest it. This has been highlight