Man to front court for allegedly assaulting bedridden father to death
The man who allegedly assaulted his bedridden father resulting in his death at their home at Draubuta Village in Navosa last month has been charged with a count of murder
Author: Shanil Singh
Man who allegedly raped step-daughter on several occasions remanded in custody
A 45-year-old man who allegedly raped his step-daughter on several occasions between 2017 and 2018 has been remanded in custody by the Lautoka Magistrates Court. He ha
Over 1,000 single mothers and people living with disabilities assisted through FRIEND Fiji’s humanitarian response work
541 single mothers and 504 people living with disabilities were among beneficiaries of FRIEND Fiji’s COVID-19 humanitarian response work. According to the Found
It was really tough to prepare for the Games - Rakesa
Team Fiji Paralympic athlete Iosefo Rakesa says it was really difficult to prepare for the Games with COVID-19 in the community however he still managed to take part in
Insurance product launched to help farmers, fishermen and market vendors get immediate assistance after a natural disaster
Farmers, fishermen and market vendors now have the opportunity to instantly cover loss of income through natural disasters following the launch of the Parametric Micro-in
$88.2M paid to over 245,000 Fijians under the Govt’s unemployment assistance
More than 245,000 Fijians have received the $360 cash assistance under Government’s unemployment scheme. The total payout so far stands at $88.2 million. The
Man to front court for allegedly raping step-daughter on several occasions in Lautoka
A man who allegedly raped his step-daughter on several occasions between 2017 and 2018 will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. The man who is in his late 4
87 RFMF peacekeepers return home after 12 months
87 RFMF peacekeepers who completed a 12-month deployment to Iraq arrived in the country yesterday. They arrived home in a Royal Australian Air Force chartered aircraft
Storm looking to become the first side to win 20 matches in a row
The Melbourne Storm will be looking to create history this week by becoming the first side in the NRL to win 20 games in a row. The Storm who equaled the record set by
Former hotel worker pleading for people to get vaccinated so they can return to work
A former hotel worker who has been unemployed for more than a year now is pleading to fellow Fijians to get vaccinated so that she and her colleagues can return to work a
We cannot police it if people are using their unemployment assistance to buy alcohol - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they cannot police people if they are using the $360 government unemployment assistance to buy alcohol. Concerns have bee
AG calling for people to be patient and says those who meet the criteria will receive their $360
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is requesting for people to be patient and adds all those who meet the criteria will receive their $360 unemployment assistance.
Vodafone clarify agents can only charge a $3 deduction fee for M-Paisa withdrawals
Vodafone Fiji Regional Chief Executive Officer Pradeep Lal has clarified that their agents around the country cannot charge more than $3 when customers want to withdraw c
Digicel confirm an error led to some ineligible applicants receiving the unemployment assistance
Digicel Fiji has clarified that there was an inadvertent technical error whereby some ineligible applicants received the $360 government unemployment assistance. Digic
Around 220,000 Fijians have received the $360 cash assistance so far
Around 220,000 Fijians have so far received their $360 cash payment under the Government's unemployment assistance scheme. The total payout so far is $80.2 million
Deadline for TSLS students to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine extended to 31st August
The deadline for all Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Services sponsored students to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been extended to the 31st of this m
Ma’unatul Islam Association of Fiji Lautoka gives $65 worth of food vouchers to 40 families
Members of the Ma’unatul Islam Association of Fiji Lautoka Branch today handed out $65 worth of food vouchers to 40 needy families in the Western Division. They
People who have not received the $360 payment can still get it if they qualify - Gounder
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Economy Shiri Gounder has assured Fijians that those who have not yet received their $360 unemployment assistance will get the payment
Sivo in doubt to return this year due to a suspected knee injury
Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur doubts Maika Sivo will play again this season after the winger suffered a suspected knee injury in last night’s 32-16 victory ove
COVID restrictions not a barrier as families around the country celebrate Raksha Bandhan
While a number of people may be away from their families this Raksha Bandhan due to COVID-19, this has not stopped brothers and sisters around the country from showing th
Nadina Restaurant organising special lunch for the Fijiana 7s team
To show their appreciation to the bronze medal-winning Fijiana 7s team at the Tokyo Olympics, the Nadina Fijian Authentic Restaurant at Denarau has organized a special se