Minimum wage increases again today
The implementation of the second tranche of the National Minimum Wage and the Wages Regulations commences from today. The new rate for the national minimum wage will b
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Supervisor of Elections says he wished new elections training for the media was compulsory but it is not
A new Fijian Elections Office virtual training called “e-vuli†has been launched today for the media, however it is not compulsory to undertake this training
Fiji's economy on a better footing than Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan economist
Fiji is on a much better footing than Sri Lanka when comparing the two economies. These were the sentiments shared by Sri Lankan economist and Fiji Care Chairman, Dumit
Kyrgios fined for spitting in the direction of a fan
Nick Kyrgios was fined US$10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct in his first-round Wimbledon victory, the largest of the penalties announced so far at the tournament. Kyr
Protecting our ocean is crucial- Prime Minister
Fiji "means business" when it comes to protecting our ocean's health. This was stressed by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking at a side-event on "Sustain
People can soon find their polling venue after the launch of the Polling Venue Directory
You will soon be able to identify where you will be casting your votes in the upcoming general election as the Fijian Elections Office has launched its Polling Venue Dire
More support pours in for supply of oxygen for children who need it
More support has been received to ensure that no child dies from lack of oxygen through the donation of over $69,000. Earlier this year 4 cyclists, led by Reuben Tucke
11,000 marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu
Police are searching for the owners of five different farms in Kadavu where more than 11,000 plants believed to be marijuana were uprooted. Police Chief Operations Off
Stay application filed in Radrodro trial
A permanent stay application has been made in the FICAC case against SODELPA MP Salote Radrodro. Radrodro is charged with one count each of False Information to a Publ
Arson and murder accused trial to begin this Wednesday
The trial of a man alleged to have murdered a 35-year-old woman in Lami in 2020 will begin in the High Court this Wednesday. Arvind Chand Rai, a carpenter from Narere,
Three likely cases of monkeypox being investigated- Dr Fong
Three likely cases of monkeypox are currently being investigated by the Ministry of Health. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says of the three possible cas
Fiji secures $150 million loan to support COVID-19 recovery and climate resilience in Fiji
A $150 million Asian Development Bank loan has been approved to help Fiji recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build resilience against climate and disaster risks. T
2 men charged in relation to the Raiwai brawl
Two men will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged for their alleged involvement in the Raiwai brawl last Sunday. Police Spokesperson, An
Afghan earthquake: At least 1,000 people killed and 1,500 injured
A powerful earthquake has killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan. The Taliban appealed for international help for the rescue effort as p
Maintaining nuclear weapons are a failure of the most basic choice between life or death - PM
Nuclear weapons do not feed us, clothe us or keep out the rising seas. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in support of the Treat
Some informal waste pickers removed from their homes for their own safety after enduring domestic violence
Some women informal waste pickers endured and struggled with abuse and domestic violence at the hands of their partners because they could not give them money despite not
Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk II confirmed for 20th August in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed as taking place in Saudi Arabia on 20th August. 35-year-old Usyk upset Joshua in London in September to
Rennie urges Australia to stay in Super Rugby
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has urged Rugby Australia not to pull its teams out of Super Rugby in 2024 and set up a domestic competition of its own in the lead-up to host
Informal waste picking helps single mother makes ends meet
30-year-old Losana Naivala works hard to support her children and parents and a great help to her is the money generated from being an informal waste picker. Naivala s
Waste picking helped Lewabeka assist rugby star with her struggles
Informal waste picking is something not many would think would be able to generate income for them, however, Asinate Lewabeka has been an informal waste picker for 28 yea
Silktails pay tribute after tragic loss
The Kaiviti Silktails have made a special tribute presentation in honour of their Manager Jacquie Shannon, who died suddenly in Sydney over the weekend. 57-year-old Sh