WAF urges people to store water for at least 3 days
People are urged to store water for at least two to three days. The Water Authority of Fiji is advising people not to take Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Rae lightly and
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RFMF collaborates with Police to intensify efforts in dismantling drug operations nationwide
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force have agreed to establish a collaborative joint operations capacity, with planned exercises targeting the id
TD09F likely to develop into a cyclone within the next 24-48 hrs – Fiji Met
Tropical Depression 09F lies to the northeast of Fiji and the chances of the system to become a Tropical Cyclone in the next 24 to 48 hours is moderate to high. The Na
TD09F lies towards Northeast of Fiji – Fiji Met
Tropical Disturbance TD09F is expected to enter Fiji waters from the Northeast of Fiji by later tomorrow possibly as a Tropical Depression. According to the Nadi Weath
MGM 2024 Dux Sumit Kumar driven by his desire to challenge himself academically
Hard work has paid off for 19-year-old Sumit Kumar as he attained the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School’s Dux Award for 2024. In an interview with fijivillage
Low pressure system in the far North, expected to intensify to Tropical Disturbance by tomorrow
A low-pressure system that lies to the far North of Fiji is expected to gradually intensify while tracking south towards the group and entering Fiji waters tomorrow, poss
15-year-old Rogo missing has been reunited with his family
15-year-old Aminiasi Rogo who was earlier reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station has been reunited with his family while 17-year-old Asinate Kotoitotoya is still
Govt has no intention to tax local suki – Prof. Prasad
The government has no intention to put a tax on the local suki industry although this was suggested earlier by the tobacco company. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Govt looking at corporatising WAF – Prof. Prasad
We are now looking at corporatising the Water Authority of Fiji, as the Asian Development Bank’s report indicates that more than a billion dollars is required to f
Diloi aims to excel in her studies at the USP
Mareca Diloi from Ratu Finau Secondary School in Lau has arrived in Suva and was a mix of excitement and nerves at the thought of beginning university studies. Diloi a
Labasa to face Nadi in Women’s IDC opener
The stage is set for an electrifying start to the Fiji Women’s Inter District Championship, with Labasa taking on Nadi in the highly anticipated opening match toda
Civil servants reminded to be productive – Prof. Prasad
Civil servants need to be productive so that the standard of service delivery can improve as there is an indication of a significant lapse in labour productivity. Depu
Champions Trophy: New Zealand thrashes Pakistan by 60 runs
New Zealand has started the Champions Trophy campaign on a high note after thrashing hosts Pakistan by 60 runs in Karachi this morning. The Black Caps despite losing t
Suki Tax could be considered, industry was worth about $12M in 2012 – Prof. Prasad
We will be looking at having a tax for suki carefully probably in the next budget, and the suki industry was valued at about $12 million in 2012. This was highlighted
4 police officers sent home after alleged involvement in drugs – Tudravu
Four police officers have been sent home after alleged involvement in drugs and people need to trust the system. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this w
Debt to GDP ratio to reduce to 77.8% by July this year – Prof. Prasad
The national debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to fall further to around 77.8 percent this July. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad hi
We can’t continue to protect industries with high import duties while companies charge unreasonable prices – Prof. Prasad
As the cost of living remains a pressing issue for many people with inflation around 4.5 percent, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad s
Flash Flood Alert issued for eastern parts of Viti Levu and parts of Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for small streams and low-lying, flash flood prone areas of interior and eastern parts of Viti Levu including from Korolevu, through
2013 Constitution needs to be reviewed —Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the 2013 Constitution has been subject to widespread criticism. Speaking during the Fiji Co
Reform and Restructure will boost the number of officers to address emerging crime trends - Tudravu
As the overall crime rate increased by 23 percent last month compared to the same period last year, Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says if the reform and restructure
Police officers asked to search on the spot for drugs - Tudravu
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says officers should search people for drugs on the spot if they are suspicious and they need people to know that they are around.