Heavy rain results in more potholes – FRA
The Fiji Roads Authority says continuous heavy rain has resulted in more potholes on our roads. The FRA says they will continue to deploy extra staff to work on affect
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Investing even less than 1% of the budget on mental health will have a positive impact – Dr. Chang
Psychiatrist, Dr. Odille Chang says mental health is deemed to be the next pandemic and investing even less than 1% of the National Budget in this field will have an impa
Girl and woman die in a tragic road accident
A 16-year-old girl and a woman in her 40s lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the Labasa/Nabouwalu Highway near Nabavatu yesterday. Police say the two were w
Nawaikula and Rasova caution interviewed by FICAC
SODELPA has confirmed that FICAC had taken two of their MPs, Niko Nawaikula and Simione Rasova into custody for a caution interview. Party General Secretary, Emele Dui
Increase in admission of people diagnosed with heart disease putting a strain on health system – Dr. Fong
There has been a rise in admission in the number of people diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome or heart diseases in the last few years that has put a pressure on the h
Over 150 residents of Nacokaika Settlement get access to fresh water after years
Over 150 residents of Nacokaika Settlement, Baulevu in Nausori will soon have access to fresh water as they have contributed $14,000 to get a new borehole. Nacokaika S
HFC Bank now provides loan deferment to 25% of its customers compared to 50% in March
HFC Bank CEO, Rakesh Ram says the bank has now extended repayment deferments to 25% of their customers from the initial 50% in March. He says 53% of these customers ar
16-yr-old boy given suspended sentence for raping 6-yr-old niece
A 16-year-old boy who raped his 6-year-old niece in Sigatoka last year has been sentenced to 1 year 4 months and 11 days imprisonment which has been suspended for three y
16-year-old boy who raped his 6-year-old niece given 1 year 4 months and 11 days imprisonment suspended for 3 years
A 16-year-old boy who raped his 6-year-old niece in Sigatoka last year has been sentenced to 1 year 4 months and 11 days imprisonment which has been suspended for three y
WOWS Kids Fiji help take care of 48 children
WOWS Kids Interim Team Leader, Mere Williams says they are taking care of 48 children and most of these children come from underprivileged families. She says they star
Waqavonovono raises $1,700 for WOWS Kids Fiji through Shave It or Save It campaign
WOWS Kids Fiji Ambassador Pita Waqavonovono raised $1,700 as part of the Shave It or Save It campaign and handed over the money to WOWS Kids Fiji today. He had pledged
5 ministers to raise funds for children living with cancer
Five cabinet ministers will be taking part in the Great WOWS Walk and have pledged to raise and donate at least $500. They are the Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi
Legendary Bollywood singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passes away
Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, a Guinness world record holder for his more than 40,000 songs over 50 years, has died at the age of 74. From romantic hits to popula
Riddhi Damodar resigns from NFP VP position
National Federation Party Vice President Riddhi Damodar has resigned from the position because of some concerns she had with the party’s vision and direction for t
Education Ministry and Australian Government collaborate to strengthen student support services
The Ministry of Education has partnered with the Australian government to strengthen student support services in Fijian schools where teachers will be up-skilled to take
Man who murdered a sex worker sentenced to life in prison by Suva High Court
A 43-year-old Chinese national who murdered a sex worker in May last year has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Suva High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar. Whi
Now is the time to invest in construction - Construction Industry Council
Construction Industry Council President Gordon Jenkins says now is the best time to construct because prices of material and labour costs are down and people should take
Luis Suarez leaves Barcelona for Atletico Madrid
Barcelona have agreed to let striker Luis Suarez join La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid. According to BBC, Suarez is not wanted at Barcelona as they were happy to release
Accident along Kings Highway close to Caubati causing traffic
An accident involving three cars along the Kings Highway close to the Caubati junction is causing major traffic. The traffic is in the two lanes going towards Nausori.
Fire destroys home in Gaji Road, Suva
The National Fire Authority has managed to control a fire that has destroyed a home in Gaji Road, Suva from spreading to other houses. The house was located in an inf
Increased levels of metal found in the Suva foreshore area
There has been an increase in the amount of heavy metal such as lead, copper and zinc in the sediments of the Suva foreshore area according to research conducted in 2018.