FWCC condemns call by FTA for corporal punishment
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has condemned the calls made by the Fijian Teachers Association for public consultation on the reintroduction of corporal punishment
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Couple’s heated dispute sparks concern online
A couple’s heated dispute in public raised alarm among community members and had people involved in trying to separate a violent man from his wife who was later se
FTA calls for consultation on reintroducing corporal punishment in schools while FTU opposes it
The Fijian Teachers Association is calling for public consultation on the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, as Fiji ratified the United Nations Convention
42% increase in drug-related issues in July 2024 compared to last year – Dr. Chang
There has been almost a three-fold increase in the number of drug-related offences in Fiji from 2016 to 2020, and in July of this year, there was a 42 percent increase co
Flying Fijians suffer heavy 57-17 loss to Scotland
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians were made to pay for their poor discipline and poor game structure as Scotland ran riot at home with a 57-17 win in Murrayfield this morning
Shane Stevens seeks forgiveness from families of fallen soldiers in 2000 mutiny
Counter Revolutionary Warfare leader Shane Stevens, who was pardoned by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere in September this year, took part in the RFMF Reconciliation and
We must break some taboos to address drug problems in Fiji - Naivalurua
We will need to break some taboos and stop pussyfooting around if we want to address the drug issue in Fiji. This was highlighted by Member of the Opposition in Parlia
FCCC CEO Joel Abraham resigns
Chief Executive Officer of Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham has resigned from his position. Abraham joined FCCC (formerly known as the Commerce
This Diwali we should reflect why our society is going through a breakdown of moral fabric - Kiran
As thousands of Hindus celebrate Diwali today as a triumph of light over darkness to mark Lord Rama's return from 14 years of exile, Assistant Minister for Women, Childre
1-year-old boy drowns in Galoa
A one-year-old boy from Galoa Village, Serua has drowned after he was found floating near the shoreline on Tuesday afternoon. Police say attempts to revive him were fu
President has signed for the Commission of Inquiry into FICAC and the Commissioner to be appointed - Rabuka
A senior Australian jurist and current Judge of the Supreme Court of Fiji, Justice David E. Ashton-Lewis has been appointed as the sole Commissioner to inquire into the r
Prices for unleaded, diesel, premix and kerosene drop while gas prices to increase
The prices of unleaded fuel, diesel, premix, and kerosene will drop, while the price of gas will go up starting tomorrow. Unleaded fuel will drop from $2.73 to $2.62 p
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is new President of Fiji after getting 37 votes in parliament
The Turaga Na Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is the new President of Fiji after getting 37 votes in parliament. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka nominated Ratu Naiq
NFP, Opposition Group of 9 and SODELPA to support Ratu Naiqama to be President
As Parliament sits at 11am today to elect the country’s new President, the National Federation Party, SODELPA and the Opposition Group of 9 confirm they stand firm
NFP and Opposition Group of 9 to support PM’s nomination for Ratu Naiqama to be President, SODELPA to confirm tomorrow morning
As Parliament sits at 11am tomorrow to elect the country’s new President, the National Federation Party and Opposition Group of 9 confirm they stand firm in suppor
RFMF commits to build trust with the public and all personnel will undergo regular training in human rights - Commander
Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai says the RFMF is committed to building trust with the public and collaborating with civil
Student abused by teacher using mop handle, chilli rubbed on private parts of 4 boarding students
A 15-year-old student was subjected to physical abuse by a teacher using the handle of a mop and the teacher then instructed 5 other students to slap the student and in a
70% of those admitted at Saint Giles Hospital are substance use patients
The rise in drug abuse cases in Fiji has seen a worrying increase in the number of patients being admitted at St. Giles Hospital with 756 admissions as of September this
Churches and other faith based groups urged to control sound levels in residential areas – Nalumisa
Churches and faith based groups are being advised to limit the use of loud sound systems in residential areas during services, following a warning from the Minister for H
I’ve heard that George Speight wants to be involved in the Truth and Reconciliation process – Kiran
I have received information that 2000 coup leader George Speight wants to be involved in the Truth and Reconciliation process, but I haven't spoken to him personally.
FCCC warns against scam involving social media ads claiming to offer free online courses with certificates
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the people about a potential scam involving social media advertisements claiming to offer free online courses wi