US records half million deaths due to COVID-19
500,000 people have died because of COVID-19 in the United States so far which is higher than in any other country in the world. This means that more Americans have di
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7% discount for Suva and Lami ratepayers who clear their rates by Sunday
Suva and Lami ratepayers who clear their rates for the current financial year by Sunday will get a 7% discount. The current financial year will finish on 31st July.
PFTAC receives $4.07m from the US to provide technical assistance to Pacific Island nations
Fiji can expect better technical assistance in its efforts to overcome the economic challenges due to COVID-19 as the United States has given $4.07 million to the Pacific
Mitchell extends Rabbitohs contract
Superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell has confirmed a two-year contract extension with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The 23-year-old has signed a deal reportedly worth 850
Krishna looking to score in 7 straight matches
National soccer team captain Roy Krishna will look to continue his goal-scoring form when ATK Mohun Bagan takes on Hydrabad in the Indian Super League tomorrow morning.
Australia gives $4.23 million for TC Ana recovery
You can expect more assistance if you have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana as Australia has given $4.23 million worth of supplies to the Fijian Government and Fiji
11 community caterers recognized for providing 26,000 meals to students under DIVA’s Love Meal Program
Eleven community caterers of DIVA for Equality who assisted in providing meals to affected students under the Love Meal Program last year were recognized for their hard w
2 people appear in the Anti-Corruption Court for the first time
The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has produced cases against two people in the Anti-Corruption court for the first time. A company Director, who was
$17.3m paid to accident victims by ACCF since 2018
Accident victims have received a total of $17.3 million from the Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji since 2018. This includes $14,379,000 for vehicle accidents,
Mechanic remanded following Nadi meth bust
A 55-year-old Lautoka mechanic has been remanded in custody by the Nadi Magistrates Court after he was arrested for allegedly importing around 206 grams of methamphetamin
TISI Sangam to continue assisting affected students with lunches
TISI Sangam will continue to provide free lunches to students who are still struggling due to the effects of COVID-19 and the recent cyclones this year. President Sada
Matanisiga suspended for 6 games and fined $5,000
Rewa midfielder Gabrieli Matanisiga has been suspended for six matches and slapped with a $5,000 fine for breaching transfer legislation. Matanisiga also needs to repa
Taiwan sets up Agricultural Technology Transfer centre
Taiwan is setting up a new $3 million centre for Agricultural Technology Transfer in Nausori to support Fiji’s efforts in agricultural modernization and pursing ag
2021 Annual Sangam Convention cancelled
The 2021 Annual Sangam Convention which was scheduled to take place during Easter has been cancelled. TISI Sangam National President Sadasivan Naicker says they have c
Nestle to use paper straws in their MILO UHT products
Nestle Fiji will now be using paper straws instead of plastic straws in their MILO UHT products. This will eliminate nearly 250,000 plastic straws from Fiji every year
Violence and harassment at work places has persisted for years - Lesuma
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Employment Manasa Lesuma says violence and harassment which includes unethical behaviours in workplaces has persisted for a number of y
Tokyo Olympics chief to step down for saying women talk too much
The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee is set to resign after he was criticised for making inappropriate remarks about women. Yoshiro Mori was quoted as s
More Fijians will be forced to leave their homes due to climate change - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says more Fijian will be forced to leave their homes to escape stronger storms, rising seas, and swelling rivers brought by climate chan
Rynal Kumar elected as new Ba soccer President
Rynal Kumar has been elected as the new President of the Ba Football Association. Kumar has been serving as the Acting President since last April. He is the son of
World Bank approves $102.7 million loan to support Fiji’s recovery
The World Bank has approved a $102.7 million loan to support Fiji’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclones Harold and Yasa. The funds will
I will give specifics on the shortage of medicine on Friday due to Parliamentary Standing Orders - Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Biman Prasad says he will give the specifics on which hospitals and health centres have a shortage of Panadol and diabetes medicines on F