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05/07/2020

Man spends US$4,000 on gold mask to protect himself from COVID-19

A businessman in Pune, India has paid about US$4,000 for a gold face mask to protect himself from coronavirus. Shankar Kurhade says it is a thin mask and has tiny pore

World-News

7 days ago

Strict guidelines set for boarding students as more return tomorrow

The Education Ministry has made it clear as part of its school reopening guidelines that boarding students should not be allowed to leave the school unless approved by th

Education

7 days ago

Teachers urged to be extra vigilant about students mental and physical health

As primary and secondary school students up till Year 11 return to school tomorrow, the Ministry of Education is stressing that many families will be facing hardship due

Education

7 days ago

Marijuana plants worth $12m seized in Kadavu raid

Another 4,000 plants believed to be marijuana has been seized by Police in the village of Gasele in Kadavu. The plants have been uprooted by a Special Operations Team.

Police Drugs

8 days ago

200,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours

The World Health Organisation has today confirmed the highest increase in COVID-19 cases in one day since pandemic began. More than 200,000 new cases have been reporte

World-News

8 days ago

Fiji Bus Operators Association will make sure school buses are available tomorrow

The Fiji Bus Operators Association has given its assurance that school buses will be available to students resuming school tomorrow. Primary and secondary school stude

Education

8 days ago

Drunk students arrested for allegedly stoning houses during curfew hours

Three students who were allegedly found drunk and loitering were arrested for breaching the curfew last night. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says two of the stud

Police Curfew

8 days ago

New evacuation centre to protect villagers of Bagasau in Cakaudrove

Villagers of Bagasau in Cakaudrove now have a safe place to seek shelter during a natural disaster. This follows the completion of their evacuation centre, funded thro

8 days ago

Road rehabilitation in the Central Division progressing well - FRA

Fiji Roads Authority is progressing well with its road rehabilitation works in parts of the Central Division. FRA CEO Jonathan Moore says works in the Nabua commercial

FRA

8 days ago

Coronavirus Australia: Melbourne locks down tower blocks as cases rise

Authorities in the Australian city of Melbourne have confined people living in nine housing estate tower blocks because of an outbreak of coronavirus. The 3,000 or so

World-News

8 days ago

04/07/2020

Naisiroki helps community despite challenges with his business

Sitting back and hoping for the best was not an option for Adriu Naisiroki when he had to close his business in March this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 34-ye

COVID-19

8 days ago

Wailevu residents told drainage work will be done

Minister for Environment and Waterways Dr Mahendra Reddy says there is continuous flooding in Wailevu in Labasa because the area is below sea level and people continue to

Government

8 days ago

Owner of million-dollar marijuana farm still yet to be identified

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in relation to the drug raid in Kadavu this week where 2,000 marijuana plants with an estimated value of 6.9 million

Drugs Police

8 days ago

Ambassador Cella says this year’s Independence Day is a time to reflect on life and liberty

The official July 4th Independence Day celebrations at the US Embassy in Fiji has been postponed until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. US Ambassador to Fiji Jo

USA

9 days ago

Fiji included in UK quarantine free list for arrivals

Fiji has been included in the United Kingdom's quarantine free list for arrivals. This means people travelling from Fiji will not have to quarantine on arrival in Engl

COVID-19 Health

9 days ago

Social Welfare Scheme being reviewed

People who wish to apply for the Social Welfare Scheme will have to wait until August as the Department of Social Welfare is currently reviewing their policy on this sche

Government

9 days ago

37 curfew breaches last night with most found drunk in public places

37 people were arrested for breaching the curfew last night and 19 of those arrested were allegedly found drunk in public places. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho s

Police Curfew

9 days ago

130 children assisted with mobility devices by Frank Hilton Organisation

130 children have been assisted with mobility devices by the Frank Hilton Organisation. The organisation received 70 pediatric wheelchairs and 30 motivation moit start

9 days ago

England unlocks travel with 59 countries - but not the US

England has unlocked travel to and from 59 countries by lifting quarantine requirements, but visitors from the United States will still be subject to restrictions. Off

World-News

9 days ago

03/07/2020

USP Council resolves to release BDO Report to Council members only

The USP Council has resolved that the BDO Report be released to Council members only. The Council is now in recess and will reconvene on Wednesday, 12th August 2020 at

USP

9 days ago

Regional USP student fined $100 for breach of curfew

A 20-year-old USP student has been fined $100 for breaching curfew. First-year Electrical Engineering student from Kiribati, Kata Kua, appeared before Suva Magistrate

Court

9 days ago

880 drivers booked for improper loading and 861 drivers for overloading vehicles from January till May this year

880 drivers have been booked for improper loading and another 861 drivers for overloading vehicles from January till May this year with an extra 201 bookings made until M

LTA Transport

9 days ago

Report on Nestle UK and Fairtrade inaccurate – FSC CEO

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has today confirmed that it does not trade directly with Nestle UK and FSC does not expect any drop in their projected exports this year as a r

Sugar

9 days ago

13-ton shipment of human hair seized in the US

A 13-ton shipment of beauty products such as weaves suspected to have been made out of human hair has been seized by US Customs and Border Protection in New York. CNN

World-News

10 days ago

Bail ruling for alleged Colo-I-Suva murderer later this month

The bail ruling for Sailosi Naivalurua who is accused of killing a man in Colo-i-Suva in April this year will be delivered by High Court Judge Justice Riyaz Hamza on the

Court

10 days ago

Outrage as Indian judge calls alleged rape victim 'unbecoming'

An Indian judge is under pressure to delete comments from a court order that questioned the behaviour of a woman who alleged she was raped. Granting bail to the rape accu

World-News

10 days ago

20-year-old who robbed 2 taxi drivers imprisoned for 6 years

A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery has been sentenced to six years imprisonment by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar. On 17

Court Police

10 days ago

SODELPA’s Suva Constituency President and others seek $10,000 in costs from Ro Filipe, Adi Litia and Waqatairewa after they abandon their appeal

SODELPA’s Suva Constituency President Watisoni Nata and others are now seeking $10,000 in costs incurred for the case brought up by Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Adi Litia Qioni

SODELPA

10 days ago

40% of free education grant released if schools have submitted the required documents

Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has confirmed to the Faith-Based Organisations that 40% of the government’s free education grant has been released for all the schools

Education

10 days ago

FICAC says it is beyond its control if suspects or parties release names of MPs under investigation

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption says it is beyond its control if the suspects or their respective political parties wish to divulge the names of the me

FICAC

10 days ago

Motion for Thompson to step down expected to be discussed in today’s USP Council meeting

The University of the South Pacific Council is currently meeting at the Laucala Campus, and the Pro Chancellor Winston Thompson is not in attendance after his recusal fro

USP

10 days ago

Quarantine hotel sex scandal linked to coronavirus outbreak in Australian city of Melbourne

Australian officials have launched a judicial inquiry amid allegations a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the state of Victoria was sparked by some contracted workers not fo

COVID-19

10 days ago

Five breach of curfew cases in the last 24hrs

Five cases were recorded over the last 24 hours for breach of curfew. Two people in their 20s were found loitering in Narere in Nasinu. Police say there was one cas

Police

10 days ago

Bainimarama commissions new vetiver Nursery and hands over a boat and engine to villagers

The new vetiver grass nursery in Labasa commissioned by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is aimed at strengthening the shorelines of riverside communities. Some o

Government

10 days ago

Quarantine hotel sex scandal linked to coronavirus outbreak in Australian city of Melbourne

Australian officials have launched a judicial inquiry amid allegations a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the state of Victoria was sparked by some contracted workers not fo

World-News

10 days ago

U.S Embassy partners with local NGO to improve English for 24 students in Wakanisila

24 students from Wakanisila settlement in Nasinu will reap the benefits of the English Access Micro-Scholarship Program which has been launched by the U.S Embassy in Fiji

10 days ago

Marijuana plants worth $6.9m found in Kadavu farm raid

Police have confiscated more than two thousand plants believed to be marijuana from a farm in Kadavu and its estimated value is $6.95 million. The plants believed to b

Drugs Police

10 days ago

02/07/2020

Men who used broken beer bottle and iron rod for assault front court

Two men who allegedly assaulted another man with a broken beer bottle and an iron rod appeared before High Court Judge Justice Riyaz Hamza today. It is alleged that 21

Court

10 days ago

Fijian economy projected to contract by 21.7% – Ariff Ali

The Fijian economy is projected to contract by 21.7 percent in 2020 which is the most severe contraction in our modern history. The Chairman of the Macroeconomic Commi

Economy

10 days ago

Students that require transport assistance can ask heads of schools for application forms

Students that require transport assistance can now collect application forms from their teachers or heads of schools or download the form from the Education Ministry webs

Education Transport

10 days ago

USP Council to meet today

The University of the South Pacific Council is meeting this hour however the Council Secretariat has said that the agenda of their meeting will not be revealed to the pub

Education USP

10 days ago

Serious concerns raised as research shows microplastic in fish and other seafood sources in Fiji

Suva has become one of the main hot spots for marine pollution in terms of the amount of microplastic in our waters, and researchers have now found high levels of micropl

Environment

10 days ago

Chinese national fronts court for assault on fishing vessel in Fiji waters

A Chinese national who allegedly assaulted another Chinese national aboard a fishing vessel appeared before Suva Magistrate Waleen George today. Magistrate George said

Court

11 days ago

FICAC officers conduct search at SODELPA office

SODELPA has confirmed that FICAC officers searched their office at McGregor Road in Suva today in the presence of the General Secretary, Acting Vice Presidents and Party

SODELPA

11 days ago

NZ Health Minister resigns after breaching lockdown rules

New Zealand's health minister has resigned after criticism of the government's response to coronavirus and his own breaches of lockdown rules. David Clark had

Regional

11 days ago

800 Fijians now have consistent water supply after Lautoka reservoir is recommissioned

The Water Authority of Fiji says around 800 Fijians living in the elevated parts of Balawa and Saweni Beach Road in Lautoka now have a consistent water supply after they

WAF Water

11 days ago

Initial numbers show 115,000 workers affected by COVID-19 -ILO

The initial numbers from the workplace survey done by the Ministry of Employment and the International Labour Organisation shows that close to 115,000 Fijian workers have

COVID-19

11 days ago

Two men charged with murder and drug cultivation front court

Two men charged with murder and cultivation of illegal drugs appeared before High Court Judge Justice Riyaz Hamza this morning. It is alleged that on 26th December 201

Court

11 days ago

Kavaia Rawaqa set to make comeback for Rewa

Rewa left-back Kavaia Rawaqa is set to make his return to the starting 11 as he has fully recovered from an ankle injury he sustained earlier this year. Rewa Coach Mar

Soccer

11 days ago

LTA investigates Nadi Officers for unprofessional conduct

The Land Transport Authority of Fiji is currently investigating an incident where an LTA vehicle in Nadi was pictured parked on a yellow (no parking) line. LTA stresse

LTA

11 days ago

FRA says it is true speed humps can cost around $20k

The Fiji Roads Authority says it is true that speed humps can cost around $20,000 each particularly if they are combined with pedestrian crossings but despite being asked

FRA

11 days ago

PRB has not evicted anyone from any of their flats during the COVID-19 period - Patrick Veu

Public Rental Board Acting General Manager, Patrick Veu confirms that no one has been evicted from any of their flats during the COVID-19 period, however people who were

11 days ago

Seven drunkards arrested for breach of curfew

Seven people who were arrested for breach of curfew last night were allegedly drunk. Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says the Northern Division recorded five case

Police Curfew

11 days ago

Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha to provide meals to students affected by COVID-19 while Arya Pratinidhi Sabha making an assessment

The Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji will be providing meals to students attending their various schools who have been affected by COVID-19 while the Arya Pratinidh

COVID-19 Education

11 days ago

Bail extended for 5 police officers who allegedly assaulted a man in Naqia

Five police officers who were allegedly involved in an assault case in Naqia, Tailevu have had their bail extended. They appeared before High Court Judge Justice Riyaz

Court Police

11 days ago

Barter for Better Fiji seeks legal advice on baseless claims

Barter for Better Fiji Page Admin Marlene Dutta says nothing done within the group is for any form of monetary gain and has deemed all claims relating to this as baseless

Social-Media

11 days ago

162 peacekeepers remain in quarantine and to be tested after 14-day period

The 162 Fijians who returned to Fiji after completing peacekeeping duties in Sinai will remain in quarantine until they complete their 14-day period. According to a go

COVID-19

11 days ago

British citizenship offered to three million Hong Kong residents following controversial security laws

British citizenship is being offered to three million people living in Hong Kong in light of the controversial security laws imposed by China. UK Foreign Secretary Dom

World-News

11 days ago

Three escapees to front court today

Three remand prisoners who escaped from a Police vehicle while being escorted to Suva from Lautoka on Tuesday have each been charged with one count of Escaping from Polic

Police

11 days ago

$8,000 donated by Think Pacific Foundation to National Disaster Management Office

Eight thousand dollars has been donated by Think Pacific Foundation in Fiji to the National Disaster Management Office for Tropical Cyclone Harold relief efforts. Thin

TC-Harold

11 days ago

Cause of Lami house fire yet to be determined

Investigations are continuing to ascertain the cause of the fire that destroyed a home in Nasevou Street in Lami on Monday night. Eight people lived in the house and t

Fire

11 days ago

US buys nearly all of COVID-19 drug remdesivir

The US has bought almost all the world's upcoming supply of COVID-19 treatment drug remdesivir. The US health department has announced it will buy 500,000 doses for us

COVID-19

11 days ago

Italian Police seize the largest drug haul in the world

Italian police have seized what they believe is a world-record haul of 14 tonnes of the highly addictive drug amphetamine which they suspect were made in Syria to finance

World-News

11 days ago

01/07/2020

PM launches Fiji Coconut Cooking Oil

Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama today launched the latest Fiji Coconut Millers Limited product, the Fiji Coconut Cooking Oil. While unveiling the product and commis

Government

11 days ago

Trial date set for woman who allegedly murdered her defacto partner

The trial of Asena Rakavono, who is alleged to have murdered her defacto partner in Muanikoso, Nasinu last year will be held in February next year. The case was called

Court

11 days ago

Faith Based Organizations await data from Education Ministry to assist students with lunch and bus fare

Faith Based Organizations are awaiting data from the Ministry of Education on the number of students that need assistance in terms of bus fare and lunch. Methodist Ch

Education

11 days ago

Faith Based Organizations await data from Education Ministry to assist students with lunch and bus fare

Faith Based Organizations are awaiting data from the Ministry of Education on the number of students that need assistance in terms of bus fare and lunch. Methodist Ch

Education

11 days ago

8 people homeless after Lami house fire

8 people are homeless after a fire destroyed their home in Nasevou Street in Lami last night. Police say the five-bedroom wooden house belonging to a 30-year-old man w

Fire

11 days ago

The situation will get worse before it gets better – FTUC

The National Secretary of the Fiji Trades Union Congress, Felix Anthony says they expect the situation to get worse before it gets better. Anthony says this is the tim

COVID-19

11 days ago

PayNowStayLater.com launched today that will allow people to book and pay for hotel rooms now and stay within the next 2 years

The PayNowStayLater online platform has been launched today where hotels will publish attractive packages for people to book and pay for hotel rooms now and their booking

Tourism

11 days ago

160 workers of Outrigger Resort resume work today

160 workers of the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort have resumed work from today as the resort is slowly beginning to open up again. They are on reduced hours for now. G

COVID-19

11 days ago

Man who allegedly struck his pregnant sister with iron rod remanded

The case of the 24-year-old man who allegedly assaulted and struck his pregnant sister with an iron rod on Saturday has been transferred to the Suva High Court. The ma

Court

12 days ago

PM commissions new Fiji Rice Limited office in Dreketi

Gone are the days rice farmers in Macuata had to travel all the way to the Fiji Rice Limited Office in Labasa which took them an entire day’s journey, to simply pick up

Government

12 days ago

Police arrest Peni Nakarawa who had escaped from a Police vehicle while being escorted to Suva from Lautoka yesterday

Police have managed to arrest remand prisoner Peni Nakarawa who had escaped from a Police vehicle while being escorted to Suva from Lautoka yesterday. He was arrested

Police

12 days ago

26 people charged with a total of 50 counts of separate incidents in June 2020

18 of the 25 victims of serious sexual offences in June this year were under the age of 18 years. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, there

DPP

12 days ago

3 rape cases discontinued due to false complaints

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that 3 rape cases were discontinued in June 2020 due to false complaints while 1 case was discontinued as a 7 y

DPP

12 days ago

Man charged with raping 15 year old during curfew hours in a cemetery

A 25-year-old man who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl during the curfew hours in a cemetery in Suva appeared before High Court Judge Justice Riyaz Hamza this morning.

Court Rape

12 days ago

Historic MOA signed between FTUC and Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation to implement the

A historic memorandum of agreement has been signed between the Fiji Trades Union Congress and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation that will implement the “Transi

12 days ago

7-year-old boy raped in church in Nausori

A 73- year-old man has pleaded guilty to raping a 7-year-old boy in a church in Nausori last year. Both attended the same church and the boy was playing with his two s

Court Rape

12 days ago

Rice farmers of Vunivau Settlement in Bua given a new rice harvester

Rice farming will now be much easier for farmers in Vunivau Settlement in Bua after they were given a brand new $60,000 rice harvester. While handing over the harveste

Government

12 days ago

Six drunk people arrested for allegedly breaching curfew

All six people arrested for curfew breaches between 11 o'clock last night and 4 o'clock this morning were found drunk by Police in public places. Police say the Wester

Police Curfew COVID-19

12 days ago

EU to allow in visitors from 15 'safe' countries

The European Union has decided that from tomorrow EU borders will be reopened to citizens from 15 non-EU countries, including Canada, Morocco and Australia, but not the U

World-News

12 days ago

FNPF Board approves relief package for employers

The Fiji National Provident Fund Board has approved a relief package for employers that will be effective from January 2020 until June 2021. While more details on this

FNPF

12 days ago

Nabua man charged for allegedly assaulting pregnant sister

The 24-year-old man who allegedly assaulted and struck his pregnant sister with an iron rod on Saturday has been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court tod

Police

12 days ago

People defecating outside Queen's vacation home

People are relieving themselves on the grounds of Queen Elizabeth's Scottish residence. Employees at Balmoral Castle, which Queen Elizabeth frequently visits for holid

World-News

12 days ago

Flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in China

A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. According to BBC News, scientists say this new strain of fl

World-News

12 days ago

Hunt underway for remand prisoner Peni Nakarawa who escaped from Police custody

The hunt is continuing this morning for remand prisoner Peni Nakarawa who escaped from a Police vehicle while being escorted to Suva from Lautoka yesterday. Police Chi

Police

12 days ago

30/06/2020

70% student turnout on Day 1, more expected today

The Ministry of Education recorded a 70% student turnout on the first day of school for Year 12 and 13 students. The Ministry says it is encouraged to see a high numbe

Education

12 days ago

Methodist Church will ensure no child is left stranded with regards to educational needs- Ravatu

The Methodist Church in Fiji has confirmed that they will assist any student that will come to school without lunch, bus fare and any other need that a child lacks in ord

12 days ago

It would be 'dangerous' for New Zealand's border to be reopened as coronavirus continues to spread overseas - Ardern

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it would be "dangerous" for New Zealand's border to be reopened as coronavirus continues to spread overseas. Her com

COVID-19

12 days ago

Two men arrested following drug raids

Two men have been arrested after drug raids conducted by Police resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana. Police say a raid was conducted at t

Drugs

12 days ago

21,700 Year 12 and 13 students urged to tackle challenges and prepare well for national exams

Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar is today encouraging the Year 12 and 13 students who resumed school today to tackle challenges coming their way, and set their sights o

Education

12 days ago

RBF says labour market conditions worsen while consumption and VAT collections continue to contract

The Reserve Bank of Fiji states that overall labour market conditions have worsened due to the weakening domestic economy.The RBF says a total of 85,959 FNPF members rece

Economy

12 days ago

Fijian economy anticipated to contract severely this year - RBF

The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the Fijian economy is anticipated to contract severely this year due to the significant decline in tourism activity and its knock-on effects

Economy

12 days ago

Police, NFA and LTA receive care packs worth $130,000

The Fiji Police Force, National Fire Authority and Land Transport Authority were given care packs worth $130,000 by the FIJI Water Foundation to help implement Fijian Gov

COVID-19

13 days ago

Crusaders lose standout flanker Cullen Grace to thumb injury

Crusaders loose forward Cullen Grace is set for an unspecified stint on the sideline with a fractured thumb. The impressive 20-year-old is scheduled to have surgery in

Super-Rugby-Aotearoa

13 days ago

PM tells staff of the Bua Provincial Council that new quarters also come with new expectations

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama told the staff of the Bua Provincial Council that every extra hour of quality sleep they gain in their new quarters should be matched b

Government

13 days ago

Bure tells BMS to submit audited financial report, AGM minutes and updated student roll in order to access free education grants

The Ministry of Education’s Director National Service Delivery, Timoci Bure has stressed that school managements and school heads need to submit their audited financial

Education

13 days ago

Bhawani Dayal Arya College management build a new classroom after TC Harold damaged their school building

Bhawani Dayal Arya College students whose classroom was damaged due to TC Harold in April will not have to worry about where they will have their classes as the school ha

Education

13 days ago

5% interest to be credited into FNPF members’ accounts tonight

Good news for Fiji National Provident Fund members as an interest rate of 5% worth a total of $286.2 million will be credited to over 388,000 FNPF members’ accounts at

FNPF

13 days ago

Catholic Church run schools will train teachers in providing spiritual guidance to their students

The Catholic Church in Fiji has sent their education circular to all their schools which highlights that teachers should be first taught on how they can share their exper

COVID-19 Education

13 days ago

Prices of unleaded fuel, premix and gas will increase from tomorrow

The price of unleaded fuel, premix and gas will go up from tomorrow. The price of a litre of unleaded fuel will increase by 18 cents from $1.66 to $1.84 per litre whil

Fuel

13 days ago

Labasa Hospital returns to a post COVID-19 new normal

The Labasa Hospital has returned to a post-COVID new normal. Medical Superintendent Labasa Hospital Dr Jaoji Vulibeci says all COVID-19 related preventive activities s

COVID-19

13 days ago

Only three curfew breaches in the last 24 hours

There were three curfew breaches in the last 24 hours. Two people were found drunk in the Southern Division. One of them in his 20s was arrested along the Samabula

COVID-19 Curfew Police

13 days ago

Fiji Muslim League says no student to be left out

The Fiji Muslim League has come forward to provide lunch for students whose families have been affected by COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold and are in need of assista

COVID-19

13 days ago

India bans TikTok and dozens of other Chinese apps over security concerns

The Indian government has banned dozens of Chinese mobile apps, including TikTok, over alleged security issues. India’s Ministry of Information Technology “has dec

World-News

13 days ago

WHO warns that the 'worst is yet to come'

The head of the World Health Organisation has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not even close to being over. It has now been six months since the first cases of a

COVID-19 World-News

13 days ago

29/06/2020

Those who fail to update their information on social welfare assistance by tomorrow will have their assistance suspended

Recipients of the Social Pension Scheme, the Care and Protection Scheme and Poverty Benefit Scheme have to declare that they are still eligible for the assistance by toda

Government

13 days ago

SODELPA management says they will unify all members to present a formidable force in the 2022 general elections

The SODELPA Management Board says they now have urgent issues to resolve, including the unifying of all members of the party to present a formidable force in the 2022

SODELPA

13 days ago

Senior SODELPA members concerned about Rabuka approaching Saneem to appoint Adi Litia as GS

The senior management board members of the SODELPA are still concerned that Sitiveni Rabuka had a meeting with the Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem last we

SODELPA

13 days ago

Suspension against SODELPA lifted

Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem has confirmed that Emele Duituturaga has been approved as the General Secretary of SODELPA and he has also declared that

SODELPA

14 days ago

Man remanded for allegedly stabbing defacto partner in Nadi

A 26 year old man who allegedly stabbed his defacto partner several times on Saturday in Nadi has been remanded in custody. The man faces one count each of act with in

Court

14 days ago

Budget to be delivered at 7.30pm on Friday 17th July

Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will deliver the National Budget address at 7.30pm on Friday 17th July. The parliamentary secretariat has also confirmed that

Budget-2020-2021

14 days ago

Man charged with rape claims he was told to pay $4000 and his file would disappear

The lawyer for a man charged with allegedly raping and sexually assaulting his stepdaughter in Samabula told the High Court today that his client had received a phone cal

Court

14 days ago

PM calls on students to love one another as Year 12 & 13 return to school tomorrow

Work hard, study hard, and love one another. This is the message from Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to Year 12 and 13 students returning to school tomorrow. Whi

Education

14 days ago

There is the option of increasing fines to stop littering - Wycliffe

The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says it has been formally raised through the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank by a local government representative that

Environment

14 days ago

13,000+ teachers back in school today while some still on their way

Education Minister Rosy Akbar has confirmed that a total of 13,364 teachers are today back in school after three months to prepare for the return of Year 12 and 13 studen

Education

14 days ago

High Court Judge does not accept guilty plea of alleged murderer

High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar has decided not to accept the guilty plea of a man who allegedly murdered his wife. The alleged incident happened in Nasinu on

Court

14 days ago

Cause of Lautoka house fire yet to be determined

There is yet to be a determination on the cause of the fire that destroyed a house in Lautoka on Saturday night. Investigations by Police and the NFA are ongoing. T

Fire

14 days ago

India opens one of the world’s largest hospitals to fight COVID-19

India has opened one of the largest hospitals in the world to help fight COVID-19 as health authorities announced the country's biggest one-day increase in the number of

World-News

14 days ago

Man who allegedly assaulted pregnant sister found but yet to be questioned

Police have managed to locate the man who allegedly assaulted and struck his pregnant sister with an iron rod following a heated argument about their compound in Nabua on

Police

14 days ago

Two Lautoka women returning from grog session during curfew hours arrested

Two women have been arrested for breach of curfew after they were found walking along Saweni in Lautoka last night, returning from drinking grog at a friend's place. A

Police Curfew COVID-19

14 days ago

Man charged for allegedly stabbing defacto partner

The 26-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his defacto partner several times in Nadi following a heated argument has been charged with one count of Act with Intent to Caus

Police Court

14 days ago

More than 10 million COVID-19 cases globally

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world has passed the milestone of 10 million, according to Johns Hopkins University in the US. The virus emerged in C

COVID-19

14 days ago

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