Rent freeze extended to 31st December 2021
Landlords cannot increase rent for another year after the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the rent freeze policy on residential and ground rents t
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Man allegedly rapes 10 yr old girl at an evacuation centre
A 20-year-old man who allegedly raped a 10-year-old girl in an evacuation centre in Seaqaqa will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today. Police say the man and t
We have triumphed over tragic situations before and 2021 will be no different - Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says we have triumphed over tragic situations in our nation before and 2021 will be no different. While giving
We will get more specifics regarding the cost of rebuilding soon – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government is still assessing the damage caused by TC Yasa and they will see how this can be financially managed once full a
Deferring school resumption date or relocating students an option - Seruiratu
A number of options are now being considered before the beginning of the 2021 school year next month. The Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says
Hong Kong and Singapore 7s tournaments shifted to October and November
The HSBC Hong Kong and Singapore 7s tournaments which were scheduled for April next year will now be played in October and November with the Hong Kong 7s acting as the Se
10 drunk drivers arrested on Christmas Day
Police arrested 10 drunk drivers yesterday as part of their Christmas Day operations. Acting Director Traffic Senior Superintendent of Police Mitieli Divuana says the
All storms pass and the sun shall rise again - Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says as we celebrate Christmas this year, we must not forget that many of our fellow citizens are reeling from the
Consumers in the North will not be deprived of their rights – Abraham
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently conducting inspections in the Northern Division and have ensured that Fijians in the Northern Division are not
FDB announces TC Yasa relief packages
The Fiji Development Bank has rolled out its Customer Relief and Rehabilitation Financing Assistance Packages for Fijian farmers and businesses affected by Tropical Cyclo
FRA suffers $20 million worth of damages due to TC Yasa
The Fiji Roads Authority has sustained around $20 million worth of damages due to Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Acting CEO Kamal Prasad says this is based on the initial dama
Mixed emotions for Fijians this Christmas
While the effects of COVID-19 and the recent TC Yasa might have been too much to handle for some Fijians, it will be a very special occasion for one family in cunningham.
Mati to donate competition winnings to charity
Sushil Mati who won first prize in the Ram Sami and Ashabhai Golden Harvest Radio Sargam Bake Off competition intends to donate the $250 prize money to charity. Mati w
Fiji Red Cross Society helps connect 102 families
The Fiji Red Cross Society has managed to restore communication between 102 families who were experiencing difficulty in getting in touch with their loved ones due to the
Westpac and Kina Bank give around $150,000 for TC Yasa relief
Westpac and Kina Bank have given around $150,000 to the Fiji Red Cross Society to support people and communities affected by Cyclone Yasa. Westpac Fiji Chief Executiv
3 in custody after marijuana seizure on an inter-island vessel
Three men are currently in police custody after a raid conducted on an inter-island vessel returning from Kadavu yesterday led to the seizure of illicit drugs believed to
Fiji Bati name extended squad for next year’s World Cup
A number of NRL players have been named in the Vodafone Fiji Bati extended squad for next year’s Rugby League World Cup in England. Viliame Kikau, Kevin Naiqama
Runaway pastor tells court he has not done anything wrong
The Pastor of Hindi Christian Fellowship Church, Ravinesh Chand has apologized for fleeing from court last week but says his stand remains that he has not done anything w
Retailers should refrain from selling items that have gone bad - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging traders to exercise responsibility by refraining from selling food and other perishable items which have gone bad due to effects of
Lewandowski named FIFA Player of the Year
Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has been named FIFA best men's player. He was nominated alongside greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. ð
Bus operators Association waiting for clearance from NDMO
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is waiting for clearance from the National Disaster Management Office regarding bus services. General Secretary Rohit Latchan says a