UNICEF provides temporary learning classrooms and learning materials
Education supplies and technical support are being provided by UNICEF to the Education Ministry to strengthen the country’s Tropical Cyclone Yasa response and safe
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Consumption spending noted weak outcomes in 2020 while personal remittance inflows have been strong - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says partial indicators for consumption spending have noted weak outcomes in 2020 and cumulative to November, VAT collections fell by an annual 3
Police officer amongst 16 people charged for serious sexual offences last month
A Police officer was charged with the sexual assault of a woman after a drinking party in December, last year. There was one incident where a 28-year-old man was charg
Relief has reached every affected community - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says relief has reached every affected community in the Northern and Eastern Divisions with more than 37,000 food ration packs and non-f
Fiji looking at replicating protocols observed for HMAS Adelaide with the Bula Bubble - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are looking at replicating the COVID-19 protocols practiced after the arrival of the HMAS Adelaide from Australia with
Two men discharged from hospital after a stabbing incident in Nabua
Two men who were admitted in the CWM Hospital after a stabbing incident at Mead Road Housing in Nabua this morning have been discharged while the third victim remains adm
Emergency medical teams deployed in Cakaudrove Province
Fiji Emergency Medical Assessment Teams are currently visiting the Cakaudrove Province to provide health services to the villages. Health Minister, Dr Ifereimi Waqaina
Man allegedly rapes 10 yr old girl at an evacuation centre
A 20-year-old man who allegedly raped a 10-year-old girl in an evacuation centre in Seaqaqa will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today. Police say the man and t
RFMF and Australian Defence Force Engineers earmarked to repair 32 schools in the North – Seruiratu
Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says 32 schools in the Northern Division have been earmarked to be repaired by the RFMF an
Man in his 50’s is believed to have drowned in a river near Keiyasi village
A man in his 50’s from Keiyasi Village is believed to have drowned yesterday morning after he was found floating in a river near the village in Navosa. Police s
We will get more specifics regarding the cost of rebuilding soon – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government is still assessing the damage caused by TC Yasa and they will see how this can be financially managed once full a
Increase in fuel and gas prices from tomorrow
Fuel and gas prices will increase from tomorrow. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says the price of unleaded fuel will increase to $1.94 per litre. Pr
Three new border quarantine cases of COVID-19
There are three new border quarantine cases of COVID-19. They are a 32-year-old male and a 32-year-old female who arrived on flight GA8250 from New Delhi on December 2
Concerns about robberies & people still moving around during curfew
Serious concerns continue to be raised about people driving and moving around in their areas during curfew hours. A number of people have raised concerns with us that
PM welcomes HMAS Adelaide to Fiji
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed Captain Stuart Watters and the crew of the HMAS Adelaide which is the largest Australian Navy Ship to Fiji. More th
Reports that Digicel is considering selling Pacific operations
There are reports that Digicel is considering selling its Pacific operations. The Irish Times reports Digicel has retained Citigroup to advise on a possible sale of i
Preliminary investigation into claims of police assault made on Facebook
A preliminary Police investigation is underway after claims on Facebook that a man was allegedly assaulted by officers during curfew hours. The post claims that office
1,500 homes destroyed & 6,000 homes partially damaged in the North
1,500 homes were destroyed while 6,000 homes were partially damaged by Cyclone Yasa in the Northern Division. This has been confirmed by the Commissioner Northern Urai
Close to 85 schools damaged by TC Yasa – Akbar
Close to 85 schools in TC Yasa affected areas have sustained some level of damage according to assessments by the Education Ministry. Minister Rosy Akbar says some sch
3 men die in head on collision in Tailevu
Three men died in a head-on collision between two vehicles along the Kings Highway at Matacula Village in Tailevu around 9.30 last night. Police say two men aged 32 an
Heavy rain warning for parts of Fiji
A heavy rain warning is in force for the eastern and interior parts of Viti Levu which include Suva, Tailevu, Naitasiri and Navua as well as Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Lau and