Remittances rise by 18.7% to total $529.3 million in the year to August – RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says remittances, including mobile money transfers, rose by 18.7 percent to total $529.3 million in the year to August. This is compared to an
Author: Vijay Narayan
FSC’s 3 mills crush around 30,000 tonnes of cane on average per week, a feat last achieved about 10 years ago - FSC
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has crushed 1.04 million tonnes of sugarcane at its three sugar mills as at the 30th of September and on an average, each mill was able to crus
58 people held at two different holding centres after the ugly brawl between youths and men from Mead Road Housing and Sukanaivalu Road
58 people are being kept in custody at two different holding centres after the ugly brawl between youths and men from Mead Road Housing and Sukanaivalu Road in Nabua yest
COVID vaccination resumes for 15 to 17 year olds
COVID-19 vaccination for the 15 to 17-year-olds resumed today. 17,996 children in Fiji have received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine as of 24th September. P
Govt rolls out the digital VAX-Check tool to authenticate the vaccination status of customers or employees
The government has now rolled out the digital VAX-Check tool, which is available to all workplaces, tertiary institutions, houses of worship, hotels, restaurants, café
War on drugs continues after the seizure of $539.58 million worth of marijuana in Kadavu
The war on drugs continues in the country as Police gather information on the alleged cultivation and manufacturing of illegal drugs. Over the past few weeks, Police h
PM officiates at the promotion ceremony of the new Army Commander
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama officiated at the promotion ceremony for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Brigadier General Jone Kalouniwai to the rank of
Police and RFMF officers stop major brawl at Mead Rd Housing
60 people were taken into Police with the assistance of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces officers after they managed to control a brawl at Mead Road Housing in Nabua
FLP, Freedom Alliance and Unity Fiji sign MOU to work together
Leaders of the Fiji Labour Party, Freedom Alliance and Unity Fiji today took the first step towards forming a united front for the 2022 general elections by signing a Mem
Registration of a voter on the National Register of Voters is valid for life and it is the voter card that is currently being upgraded – Saneem
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem stresses the registration of a voter on the National Register of Voters is valid for life and it is the voter card that is curren
TLTB highlights ongoing attempts by individuals to sell iTaukei land in the Nadi area
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has highlighted the ongoing attempts by individuals to sell iTaukei land in the Nadi area. Legend FM stresses that iTaukei land can never
Women’s Fund Fiji officially registered as a local entity
Women’s Fund Fiji which is the Pacific’s first national women’s fund providing grants and capacity development support to diverse women, girls and ge
NFP Leader calls on the government to remove the 20 cents per litre extra fuel tax immediately as food and fuel prices rise
The National Federation Party is calling on the government again to remove the 20 cents per litre extra fuel tax immediately as this is plunging people into misery due to
Opening of borders and resumption of travel should augur well for the economy in the last quarter of 2021 – RBF Governor
The Governor and Chairman of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Board, Ariff Ali says the recent opening of borders within Viti Levu and the planned resumption of international tra
Registered voters holding a green voter card need to upgrade to the blue voter card
Registered voters who are holding onto a green voter card that was issued before the 2014 general elections will need to upgrade to the blue voter card as announced by th
Supervisor of Elections holds meeting with political parties
As part of the rollout of activities for the 2022 general election, Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem held a meeting today with the FijiFirst, SODELPA, National Fe
Suspended radio announcer, 21 year old student and 28 year old unemployed man charged with one count each of unlawful possession of illicit drugs
A suspended radio announcer, a 21-year-old student and a 28-year-old unemployed man have been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. They
Save the Children Fiji calls for swift investigations into the video showing two youths forced to perform sexual acts, and action against those sharing the video
Save the Children Fiji says it is appalling to learn of reports of the video circulating on social media which is showing children in their teen years being allegedly for
Vaccination programme for children deferred to 4th Oct to synchronise the vaccination deployment effort with the digital platform support
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms the COVID-19 vaccination programme for children has been deferred to Monday 4th October 2021 to synchronise the vacci
Curfew to start from 10pm today - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed with 70% of adults now fully vaccinated in Fiji, the curfew hours will be 10pm to 4am from today. Bainimarama has twee
Police investigate the discovery of the body of a taxi driver in Qiolevu, Sawani
Police are investigating the discovery of the body of a taxi driver in Qiolevu, Sawani. At this stage, Police can only confirm a case of interest following the discove