52-year-old man arrested for allegedly trying to stab his wife
Police have arrested a 52-year-old man from Vatuwaqa Housing who allegedly tried to stab his wife inside her Flagstaff office yesterday. Officers who were on patrol in
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TSLB to review priority areas for funding under the scholarship and loans scheme
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board is now reviewing the national priority areas for funding under the scholarship and loans scheme. TSLB Chairman, Rakesh Ram say
No cases of the new strain of COVID-19 at our border quarantine facilities – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is no cases of the new strain of COVID-19 at our border quarantine facilities. Dr Waqainabete says they are well
Telecom donates $5,000 towards Frank Hilton Organization’s Charity Wheelbarrow Race
Telecom Fiji has donated $5,000 and entered a team for the Frank Hilton Organisation Charity Virtual Wheelbarrow race. CEO Charles Goundar says this year’s race
Man passes away after his car hit an EFL post
A 38-year-old man passed away last night after the car he was driving hit an Energy Fiji Limited post along Flagstaff Road in Suva. Police say the man was travelling w
We need to build stronger classrooms and quarters - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says in the next few weeks they will be looking at the need to build stronger classrooms and teachers quarters. Bainimarama highlight
10 typhoid cases recorded in Vanua Levu
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there are currently 10 cases of typhoid in the provinces of Cakaudrove and Macuata in Vanua Levu. Dr Waqainabete says
790 MBBS continuing students to still be sponsored by TSLB
790 students currently studying for a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery will not be affected by the suspension of scholarships offered for this program by th
Year 12 & 13 students can apply for TSLB scholarships even if exam results are not out yet
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board says students who completed Year 12 or 13 last year can register and apply before the 24th of this month even if they do not have
TSLB receives 2,755 applications
2,755 students have so far applied for scholarships and loans with the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board. The Board has confirmed that applications are still open f
Assessments and rehab works underway on boreholes affected by TC Yasa
A team from the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is currently conducting assessments and rehabilitation works on boreholes affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Th
123 Nasomo Landowners Trust members receive $505 each as mineral royalties
123 Nasomo Landowners Trust members in Vatukoula have received their 9th payout of $62,148.30 as mineral royalties. The Mineral Resources Department says each recipien
FRU needs a separate sponsor to run a separate women’s competition
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says it was endorsed during their Special General Meeting that they need to have a separate sponsor in order to run a separate
Fiji Emergency Medical Assessment Team completes TC Yasa response in the North
Members of the Fiji Emergency Medical Assessment Team will return to their respective homes today after serving in the Northern Division for 3 weeks after the devastation
Bus driver questioned after the death of 15-year-old boy in Serua
A bus driver has been questioned and released after the death of a 15-year-old boy along the Queens Highway in Serua yesterday. Police say the boy was thrown off a hor
Same format for Deans and Kaji Rugby competitions this year
It has been endorsed in the Fiji Rugby Union Special General Meeting that the same format of the Deans and Kaji Rugby competitions 2019 will be used this year. FRU CEO
15-yr-old boy and his horse die in Serua crash
A 15-year-old boy who was thrown off a horse hit by a bus along the Queens Highway in Serua yesterday has passed away. Police say the incident occurred when the boy wa
People donate money, stationery and clothes at TC Yasa Appeal Concert
Hundreds of people have showed up to donate money, stationery, clothes and shoes at the TC Yasa Appeal Concert currently underway at Ratu Sukuna Park in Suva until 7 oâ
FRU trying to secure sponsorship for 2021 Skipper Cup competition
FRU trying to secure sponsorship for 2021 Skipper Cup competition Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor says the sponsorship for the Skipper Cup competition expire
Katalyst Foundation and NZ High Commission to distribute ration packs to TC Yasa affected communities in Bua
Hundreds of food ration packs are being prepared by Katalyst Foundation in partnership with the New Zealand High Commission for distribution to affected communities in Bu
FRU Special General Meeting currently underway
The Fiji Rugby Union Special General Meeting is currently underway with discussions focused on the 2021 rugby season. There will be specific discussions on providing