Gratitude for sacrifices by mothers in these testing times
The Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa is today conveying her gratitude towards the mothers who serve in essential services like health care, defence, markets, telecom
Author: Semi Turaga
Coronavirus found in male reproductive fluid
Chinese Researchers say the new coronavirus can be found in the male reproductive fluid even after they have begun to recover. This finding has raised the possibility
Police trying to identify owner of Ra marijuana farm
A farmer which Police had been tracking for his alleged involvement in drug related activities has been arrested in Savusavu. The 40-year-old man was allegedly found w
Health Inspector allegedly found with marijuana in his office
Three businessmen and a Health Inspector are among twelve people arrested following drug raids conducted by Police around the country. Police confirm that a team of of
New Tourism Recovery Team helps prepare for 'new phase of Tourism'
A Tourism Recovery Team which includes government and industry leaders has been formed to provide strategic and visionary guidance for the longevity of the industry as th
Close to 4 million global COVID-19 cases
Authorities in 213 countries and territories have reported more than 3,935,000 novel coronavirus cases worldwide since China reported its first cases to the World Health
Former iTaukei Affairs Board Treasurer jailed
A former Assistant Treasurer with the iTaukei Affairs Board has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment by the Labasa Magistrates Court. Taniela Jerema was charged wi
COVID-19: WHO warns 190,000 could die in Africa in one year
The World Health Organisation warns as many as 190,000 people across Africa could die in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic if crucial containment measures fail.
Cop and Corrections Officer allegedly breach curfew
An off duty Police Officer and Fiji Corrections Service Officer were among 32 people arrested in the last 24 hours for COVID-19 related breaches. Police Commissioner S
6 people reported missing at sea found safe
The six people who were drifting in a fiber glass boat somewhere near Toberua Island in Lomaiviti waters have been rescued and all are in good health. They had departe
Kings and Queens Highways open
The Kings and Queens Highways are open this morning. The Fiji Roads Authority says both lanes along Kings Highway in Nabulini, Tailevu are now open. Floodwaters rec
Three drowning cases yesterday
Three drowning cases were reported in the country yesterday. The body of a 47-year-old woman from Wainadoi Village was discovered by her son floating near a school jet
Kings Highway closed at Nabulini in Tailevu as more rain is forecast until Sunday
Kings Highway is currently closed at Nabulini in Wainibuka, Tailevu due to a massive landslide while Queens Highway is open. There are also road closures along Kings H
Billy Vunipola among 5 Saracens players forced to apologise after being caught flouting lockdown rules
England international Billy Vunipola was among five players from top rugby union side Saracens who have apologised for violating UK lockdown rules. TVNZ News reports V
Proactive action by WAF to prevent major burst
Proactive action is being taken by the Water Authority of Fiji this morning to prevent a major burst and significant and prolonged water disruptions in parts of Suva.
Rugby Australia appoints Interim CEO
Rugby Australia Interim CEO Rob Clarke will come into his new role with his eyes wide open to the challenges the game faces as he prepares to return to the game after a t
Gollum actor to read the entire Hobbit live online
Andy Serkis who played the corrupted character, originally known as Smeagol, in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films will give a continuous live reading of The Hobb
Hundreds injured and 13 dead in India gas leak
At least 13 people have been killed by a massive gas leak at a chemical plant in southern India, with 800 others taken to hospital. The leak from the LG Polymers plant in
214 applications for Housing Authority COVID-19 relief packages
The Housing Authority of Fiji has so far received 214 applications for its COVID-19 relief packages. CEO Robert Sen says about 70 percent of the applications have been
Defer your studies if you are facing challenges with online learning – FNU
FNU Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor James Pounder says if students are facing challenges with online learning because of internet connectivity and no access to proper d
Trump says coronavirus 'worse attack' than Pearl Harbor
US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States, pointing the finger at China. BBC News reports Trump sai