BA.5 confirmed in Fiji
We have the BA.5 strain of Omicron in the community. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says although BA.5 has the ability to evade immune protection ag
Author: Rashika Kumar
72 RFMF personnel and 90 NZ soldiers take part in Exercise Veiliutaki to test in command, leadership and battle-craft skills
Learning how to live off the land and fend for themselves in the bush are just some of the new skills 90 New Zealand soldiers have learned from Republic of Fiji Military
89 Nadi youths learn skills in forestry
89 youths from Nadi now have new skills to earn a living following a 3-week training organised by the Ministry of Forestry. The training included learning basic skills
Govt will take a hit on the revenue by totally letting go of the 15% VAT on fuel - Westpac Senior Economist
The government will take a hit on the revenue by totally letting go of the 15% VAT on fuel because it is a very widely used commodity. While responding to a question i
Man in custody after early morning car chase in Lautoka
A man is currently being questioned for allegedly stealing a car from Johnson Road in Lautoka this morning. The owner of the Blue Toyota Vios discovered it missing at
8 people rescued in Beqa Waters
8 people from Kadavu who were drifting in the Beqa Waters yesterday afternoon have been rescued because of coordinated efforts between Police and Navy officers. Police
Private sector in Fiji is struggling today with the skills shortage so we need to work on the TVET sector – Batiweti
The private sector in the country is struggling today with the skills shortage but we cannot stop Fijians who are moving away so as a consequence, we need to work on the
Maintaining tight control on the industrial hemp industry is important – ANZ CEO
Maintaining tight controls on exactly what is being produced in the industrial hemp industry is important to ensure Fiji maintains its reputation as a premium holiday des
Hotel bookings are strong but there is a widening skills gap in the tourism industry – Lockington
Hotel bookings are looking strong right until October this year but the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry is seeing a widening skills gap as workers are being recrui
ABC has dug in too far when they started to question whether the election will be free and fair – Saneem
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says Australian media company, ABC has dug in too far when they started to question whether the election will be free and fair si
Another round of nationwide voter registration drive to begin on 1st August
If you are yet to register for the General Elections, please note the Fijian Elections Office will be conducting another round of nationwide voter awareness and registrat
US will support the blue neighbours as they seek to strengthen their blue economies - Greubel
More than ever, friendship, and partnership define the United States’ long standing relationship with the big ocean states of the Blue Pacific. This has been hi
BSP completes Nawaicoba Nursing Station renovation
People in Nawaicoba, Nadi now have access to better health facilities as BSP has handed over the newly renovated Nawaicoba Nursing Station today. BSP Group Board Chair
2 children and a man remain admitted following yesterday’s fatal bus accident in Lautoka
2 children and a man remain admitted and are in stable condition following the fatal accident in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the bus driver involved in the accident
Man who allegedly murdered a 17-year-old to take his plea next month
Samuel Naicker who allegedly murdered a 17-year-old boy and stole some money and a mobile phone in Makoi in May will take his plea on August 4th. Naicker has been char
Man pleads not guilty for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a girl
A man who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 18 years has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He allegedly raped the girl between 1st Januar
France thanks Fiji and the Pacific for their support against Russia
French Ambassador to Fiji, Francois Xavier Leger has thanked Fiji and the Pacific Island countries for their support of the international community's action against Russi
Several passengers seriously injured in an accident in Lautoka this afternoon
Several passengers of a bus traveling along Vakabuli Road in Drasa, Lautoka this afternoon have received serious injuries following a road accident. Police say thirty
Roy Krishna signs contract with Bengaluru FC
Roy Krishna has signed a one year deal with Hero Indian Super League Club Bengaluru FC. The Digicel Fiji Football Captain says he is excited to head back to India afte
Lawyer applies for stay in murder proceedings as DPP is unable to find medical documents
The lawyer of one of the men charged for allegedly killing a bus driver at the Nausori Bus Stand in 2020 has applied for a stay in proceedings as the prosecution is unabl
Foreign investors to no longer require a foreign investment registration certificate from August 1st
Investment in Fiji is expected to grow as foreign investors will no longer require a foreign investment registration certificate from August 1st when the new Investment A