Bus driver and checker arrested after allegedly being found with meth
A bus driver and a checker have been released on bail after they appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court for allegedly being found with methamphetamine inside their bus.
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FICAC files appeal in Suva High Court against Bobby Maharaj's acquittal
FICAC has filed a petition in the Suva High Court to appeal the Magistrates Courts’ decision where Bobby Maharaj was acquitted of his abuse of office charge. Ma
Alleged wife murderer pleads not guilty
Josevata Koroi who is charged with murdering his wife in May this year has pleaded not guilty to the charge in the Suva High Court this morning. The 33-year-old man wh
Lautoka City Council ends contracts for the Swimming Pool Project
The Lautoka City Council has confirmed that it has notified the Building Contractor and the Project Manager of the Swimming Pool Project of the end of their contracts wit
Vakarisi's wife files submission to withdraw domestic violence case
Jone Vakarisi who allegedly assaulted his wife between 29th May and 5th June has told the Suva High Court this morning that his wife has filed a submission to the Office
Wajid Khan died of kidney infection - Salim Merchant
Music composer Salim Merchant says Wajid Khan, of composer duo Sajid-Wajid, had a kidney issue and had a transplant a while ago. He says Khan was on the ventilator for
All precautionary measures due to COVID-19 are still in place – LTA
The Land Transport Authority says all precautionary measures in place due to COVID-19 remain in place and Fijians should continue being vigilant and not relax just becaus
Bollywood music composer Wajid Khan of the Sajid-Wajid duo passes away
Music composer Wajid Khan who recently composed Salman Khan’s songs ‘Pyaar Karona’ and ‘Bhai Bhai’ and is also known for Dabbang songs ha
Bollywood to resume shooting in the next few days
India still remains in lockdown however, restrictions are all set to be lifted, especially for the entertainment industry. Shootings of ads, shows, and films will begi
PM pays tribute to women peacekeepers on World Peacekeeping Day
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has honored women in peacekeeping on World Peacekeeping Day which is being celebrated today. Bainimarama says just in February it sh
Education Ministry had to halt One Laptop Per Child Initiative due to TC Winston - Akbar
The Ministry of Education had to shelve the One Laptop Per Child Initiative because the Ministry had to reprioritise and restrategise because of TC Winston in 2016. Ed
No need to fully access the $455 million loan if travel bubble is up
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says that if the travel bubble is up this year then there will be no need to access all of the $455 million loan for Fiji Airways
Writ of Elections can be issued exactly 2 years from tomorrow
The earliest date on which the Writ of Elections can be issued will be 26th of May 2022 which will exactly 2 years from tomorrow. Fijian Electoral Commission Chairman
Elections Office notified of new SODELPA appointments
The Fijian Elections Office says it has been notified on the change of office holders in SODELPA. Registrar of Political Parties Mohammed Saneem says Sitiveni Rabuka i
Fire spreading to other building in Rakiraki Town
The fire which started from A. Gafoor Restaurant in the Main street of Rakiraki Town has now spread to the George Shiu Raj building. National Fire Authority says they
Actor Mohit Baghel who was with Salman Khan In ‘Ready’ Dies At 26
Actor Mohit Baghel, whose credits include Salman Khan and Asin starrer Ready and Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra starrer Jabariya Jodi, has passed away following a
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating Eid in Fiji today. As thousands of Fijians celebrate Eid, people are being urged to abide by the current rules and regulations in
Cost of damages due to fire worth $600,000 – Value City
Value City has estimated that they have suffered a loss of about $600,000 because of the fire that destroyed their Rodwell Road, Suva store. Company Managing Director
Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana's film Gulabo Sitabo’s trailer released
The trailer of Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana's film Gulabo Sitabo has been released. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Gulabo Sitabo stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Ba
Value City and Flea Market fire believed to have started from a restaurant - NFA
The National Fire Authority believes the fire that destroyed the Value City Complex and parts of Suva Flea Market at Rodwell Road in Suva had started from a restaurant at
BRED Bank invests $1million in renovation of flagship branch
At a time when many businesses are struggling, BRED Bank Fiji has invested almost a million dollars in the renovation of their flagship bank at MHCC that was opened today