2 new border quarantine cases in Fiji
2 new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced today by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong.Doctor Fong says both are Fijian citiz
Author: Vijay Narayan
New COVID-19 case does not pose a risk to the community – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the 66-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from India does not pose any threat
13 police officers and 7 juveniles charged with serious offences in June
13 police officers and 7 juveniles have been charged with serious offences in June. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says the juveniles were charged w
Ministry of Health to have a press conference soon
The Ministry of Health will have a press conference soon. Stay with us for the important announcement.
USP Council resolves to release BDO Report to Council members only
The USP Council has resolved that the BDO Report be released to Council members only. The Council is now in recess and will reconvene on Wednesday, 12th August 2020 at
Report on Nestle UK and Fairtrade inaccurate – FSC CEO
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has today confirmed that it does not trade directly with Nestle UK and FSC does not expect any drop in their projected exports this year as a r
40% of free education grant released if schools have submitted the required documents
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has confirmed to the Faith-Based Organisations that 40% of the government’s free education grant has been released for all the sc
Fijian economy projected to contract by 21.7% – Ariff Ali
The Fijian economy is projected to contract by 21.7 percent in 2020 which is the most severe contraction in our modern history. The Chairman of the Macroeconomic Commi
USP Council to meet today
The University of the South Pacific Council is meeting this hour however the Council Secretariat has said that the agenda of their meeting will not be revealed to the pub
FICAC officers conduct search at SODELPA office
SODELPA has confirmed that FICAC officers searched their office at McGregor Road in Suva today in the presence of the General Secretary, Acting Vice Presidents and Party
LTA investigates Nadi Officers for unprofessional conduct
The Land Transport Authority of Fiji is currently investigating an incident where an LTA vehicle in Nadi was pictured parked on a yellow (no parking) line. LTA stresse
Fiji and Japan could join Six Nations for competition
The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to comment on reports that Fiji and Japan will join the Six Nations sides for a one-off eight-team tournament in November and December. Tha
8 people homeless after Lami house fire
8 people are homeless after a fire destroyed their home in Nasevou Street in Lami last night. Police say the five-bedroom wooden house belonging to a 30-year-old man w
26 people charged with a total of 50 counts of separate incidents in June 2020
18 of the 25 victims of serious sexual offences in June this year were under the age of 18 years. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, there
3 rape cases discontinued due to false complaints
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that 3 rape cases were discontinued in June 2020 due to false complaints while 1 case was discontinued as a 7 y
70% student turnout on Day 1, more expected today
The Ministry of Education recorded a 70% student turnout on the first day of school for Year 12 and 13 students. The Ministry says it is encouraged to see a high numbe
21,700 Year 12 and 13 students urged to tackle challenges and prepare well for national exams
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar is today encouraging the Year 12 and 13 students who resumed school today to tackle challenges coming their way, and set their sights o
RBF says labour market conditions worsen while consumption and VAT collections continue to contract
The Reserve Bank of Fiji states that overall labour market conditions have worsened due to the weakening domestic economy.The RBF says a total of 85,959 FNPF members rece
Fijian economy anticipated to contract severely this year - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the Fijian economy is anticipated to contract severely this year due to the significant decline in tourism activity and its knock-on effects
Prices of unleaded fuel, premix and gas will increase from tomorrow
The price of unleaded fuel, premix and gas will go up from tomorrow. The price of a litre of unleaded fuel will increase by 18 cents from $1.66 to $1.84 per litre whil
SODELPA management says they will unify all members to present a formidable force in the 2022 general elections
The SODELPA Management Board says they now have urgent issues to resolve, including the unifying of all members of the party to present a formidable force in the 2022