FMF Hibiscus Festival unveils 5-member judging panel
The FMF Hibiscus Festival has unveiled its five-member judging panel for 2026, bringing together prominent figures from law, public service, communications, advocacy, com
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Man accused of attempting to murder police officer still admitted to hospital
Saimoni Rokotunidau, who is charged with the attempted murder of a female police officer at the Laqere checkpoint earlier this year, is still admitted to hospital.As a re
RFMF armoury break-in accused Ledua late to court due to traffic
RFMF armoury break-in accused Isaia Ledua has informed Suva High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere that he was late to court this morning because of traffic.Ledua a
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Vimlesh Sagar’s legal fees trial to start tomorrow
The trial of former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and current Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar over legal fees will start tomorrow after Magi
Bench warrant issued for Ledua over alleged RFMF armoury break-in
A bench warrant has been issued for Isaia Ledua, who is alleged to have broken into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces armoury at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in April this
Valelevu Health Centre set for major refurbishment and upgrade
People can hope for better facilities as the Valelevu Health Centre as the Ministry of Health is now looking at a major structural refurbishment, combined with a ne
Maharaj raises concerns over delays in medical graduates starting internships
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has raised concerns over delays faced by medical graduates before they can begin their internship programmes, saying some students lose almos
Fijian designers Temesia and AZA to showcase at NZ Fashion Week
Two Fijian designers will take the Pacific fashion story to the international stage when they showcase their collections at New Zealand Fashion Week 2026.Temesia Tuicaumi
Secondary Schools Football: Guru Nanak reaches U19 quarter-finals
Shree Guru Nanak Khalsa College has become the first team to secure a place in the Under-19 quarter-finals of the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship in La
Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug accused indicate they will remain silent
Josua Ravula, Ginna Choi, Peniasi Delai, Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan have indicated that they will remain silent in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug case.
Suva Muslim Primary School Centennial Carnival raises funds for future development
Suva Muslim Primary School is using its Centennial Carnival to raise funds for the construction of a multi-purpose hall, as the school marks its 100th anniversary.School
FCEF calls on FTUC to release data behind $8 per hour living wage campaign
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on Fiji Trades Union Congress to release its survey methodology and data collected from its members, as a basis f
Nadawa aggravated burglary accused denied bail
Savenaca Lutua Tamani, one of three suspects charged with aggravated burglary and theft in Nadawa on July 30th, has been denied bail and remanded in custody.In a video sh
Retired military officer sentenced to more than 3 yrs for indecent assault
A 61-year-old retired military officer has been sentenced to three years, 10 months and three weeks’ imprisonment for indecently assaulting his nephew’s dau
20 CCTV cameras in Ba to boost public safety and combat crime
Public safety in Ba is expected to improve with the installation of 20 CCTV cameras at key locations as part of a $77,050 project aimed at assisting Police in combating c
Seruiratu disappointed as Sugar Minister absent during important industry discussions
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu says he is disappointed that Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh was not present in Parliament during discussions on important i
Fiji Corrections clarifies 206 active HIV cases, not 1,440
The Fiji Corrections Service has clarified that there are 206 active cases of HIV recorded within Fiji’s correctional facilities.The Corrections Service stressed t
FCEF calls for immediate implementation of agreed meal allowance increase
The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation is calling on the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations to immediately expedite the legislative requiremen
Suspect in Sawani burglary case in remand for separate alleged assault
The suspect involved in a burglary at a home in Sawani, Nausori, is currently in remand in relation to a separate alleged assault case.Assistant Commissioner of Police Op
One of three suspects in Nasinu daylight burglary arrested
One of three suspects involved in a daylight burglary in the Nasinu area has been arrested.Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe says the suspect
Charan Jeath Singh ordered to leave Parliament for 1.5 hours over disorderly conduct
Multi-Ethnic Minister, Charan Jeath Singh was ordered to withdraw from Parliament and its precincts for one and a half hours this morning.This is after Parliament Speaker