65-year-old Ratatagia graduates from Pacific Polytech
More than 150 students reaped the rewards of their dedication and hard work as they graduated with industry-relevant skills from Pacific Polytech on Friday. Among the
Author: Mansi Chand
Tamavua-i-Wai diversion and alignment changes in effect until project completion
Drivers and the public are advised that road alignment changes have come into effect from today to facilitate the commencement of works for the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge c
Ministry of Information to set up Rapid Response Unit for quick updates during crisis
A Rapid Response Unit will be set up by the Ministry of Information to provide timely and factual updates to the public during crises and natural disasters. Minister f
Fiji wins 2-1 against Tahiti in OFC U16 Men’s Championship opener
The Future Bula Boys have won 2-1 against Tahiti in their opening match of the OFC U16 Men’s Championship in the Solomon Islands this afternoon. Arnav Chand and
25-year-old man in custody for driving stolen taxi
A 25-year-old car wash worker from Narere is in Police custody after he was caught last night driving a stolen taxi in Lautoka. Police say on Friday morning, a 42-year
4 Fijian swimmers to compete in World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship in Romania
Four Fijian swimmers have departed our shores to compete in the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship in Otopeni, Romania, starting Tuesday. The Fiji team consis
Judge me by my service, I’m here to do a job – Tabuya
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya is urging political parties to judge her by her service, stressing that she is committed to her role and focused on delivering resu
Increased funding for Aspen is linked with the services provided – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the increased funding in the National Budget for Ba and Lautoka Hospital is not for a fixed co
Filmmaker Karan Johar says Bollywood has a 'Director Crisis’
In a recent interview with Suchin Mehrotra on The Streaming Show podcast, filmmaker Karan Johar shared a scathing indictment of Bollywood filmmakers and their inability t
SG's Office gave directive on Bainimarama’s pension calculation – Cabinet Officer
The Office of the Solicitor General gave a directive on the pension calculation of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. The Principal Assistant Secretary to the C
Mixed reaction on Bollywood movie War 2
Actors Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR’s film 'War 2' has ignited a wave of reactions from audiences, with fans offering mixed responses following its release. Ac
PRF calls for environmentally responsible practices during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations
As Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the Pacific Recycling Foundation is urging the public to ensure that traditional rituals, such as visarjan (immersion), are carri
Bollywood: Aamir Khan opens Indian Film Festival in Melbourne
Aamir Khan has inaugurated the 16th Indian Film Festival in Melbourne, Australia. As part of the Independence Day celebrations at Fed Square, Khan also raised the Indi
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's bail variation denied again
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has once again been denied permission to travel to Singapore for medical assessment. Sayed-Khaiyum was present in the High
India celebrates 79th Independence Day
India celebrates its 79th year of independence today. After a long, drawn-out struggle on the 15th of August 1947, India finally managed to free itself from British ru
Tabuya apologises over private video, speaks out on online violence
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya has apologised for the embarrassment caused by the leak of her private video in December last year, stressing that it was never mea
Tabuya to propose that Online Safety Commission should come under Information Ministry
I have been lobbying for the Online Safety Commission to come under the Ministry of Information to streamline the services we provide to the public. Minister for Info
$1.2 million allocated for new mortuary facilities across Fiji
As people from various parts of the country raised concerns about upgrading mortuaries, the Fiji Government has announced that $1.2 million has been allocated for the con
9 to be sentenced in $2 billion meth bust case on August 28th
The 9 people in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust trial will be sentenced on the 28th of this month. During the mitigation submission today, defence counsel for Ratu
Director CID confirms Jonacani Bainimarama was a taxi driver and arrested with two others in Lami in 2021
Director of CID, Serupepeli Neiko, who was the then Director of Narcotics has confirmed that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s brother, Jonacani Bainimara
Bainimarama asked Tudravu to look at his brother’s concern – Sergeant Temo
Sergeant Laitia Temo informed the court that during a caution interview at the CID Headquarters, the former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama confirmed that he had asked