Returned women workers celebrated on International Women’s Day
Women who leave the comfort of their homes to support their families were recognised and celebrated today as leaders at the heart of communities during an International W
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Families in Nawaka and Kerebula call for urgent drainage works after Nadi flooding
Families in parts of Nadi are still grappling with the flooding over the past few days, with some homes remaining waterlogged due to ongoing drainage issues. Shayal Shita
Holi reflects Fiji’s multicultural harmony - Indian High Commissioner
As Hindus across Fiji and around the world celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colours, the Indian High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta highlights that the festival is not
Six Nations trophy destroyed after vehicle catches fire
The Six Nations trophy has been damaged beyond repair in a vehicle fire in Ireland.No one was harmed during the incident, which happened after the third round of matches,
Bulitavu delivers relief supplies in West while Pillay calls for urgent flood response
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu joined the Western Division team working around the clock to deliver much-needed reli
Helicopter makes emergency landing in Saru Nadroga
A helicopter carrying medical supplies from Nausori to Nadi was forced to make an unplanned landing in the hills of Nadroga at Saru after thick fog prevented the pilot fr
USD$5M to protect 160,000 Fijian children from growing drug crisis
More than 160,000 children and adolescents in Fiji are expected to benefit from a new USD$5.48 million partnership between the Government of Japan and UNICEF aimed at tac
Professor Biman Prasad defends tax reforms, challenges Usamate to debate
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad says Opposition MP Jone Usamate should know that the Government he was part of had a 15 percent VA
Nadi man forced to spend night away as floodwaters cut off access to home
Heavy rain across parts of Fiji has left residents stranded and homes inundated, with one man in Nadi forced to spend the night away from his family after floodwaters cut
Suva City Council launches Return and Earn initiative to boost recycling efforts
The Suva City Council has officially launched the Return and Earn initiative to help address waste management challenges in the Capital.Under the initiative, people can e
Floodwaters rise again at Ba Market as Elevuka Creek bursts its banks
Floodwaters started rising in the Ba Market Open Shed area this afternoon.Special Administrator Moshim Khan says Elevuka Creek has burst its banks, causing the flooding.K
Landslip at Namatakula cleared, both lanes open
Both lanes on Queen's Highway at Namatakula are open.The Fiji Roads Authority team have cleared the landslip that occurred this morning.Meanwhile, a heavy rain w
Heavy Rain Warning remains for all of Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for all of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office confirms that a flash flood warning remains in force for whole of Viti Levu while a flash fl
Bail variation ruling for Charters to be delivered tomorrow
The bail variation ruling for Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters will be delivered tomorrow by Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne.Defence lawyer Seforan Fatiak
Vancouver 7s: Fijiana to play Australia at 9.31am Sunday in first pool match
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side has an uphill battle at the Vancouver 7s this weekend as they face neighbours Australia at 9.31am Sunday in their first pool match.They t
It's hogwash that Govt expects Fijians to be grateful for 12.5% VAT - Usamate
Opposition MP Jone Usamate says he finds it incredible that this Government expects the families of Fiji to be grateful for a 12.5 percent VAT rate when they were the
500 people affected as Viti Vanua Crossing flooded in Tavua
More than 500 people have been left stranded as Viti Vanua Crossing has been flooded in Tavua since Saturday.Viti Vanua Advisory Councillor, Vinod Kumar says due to the c
One lane closed on Queen's Highway at Namatakula following landslip
One lane of Queen's Highway is currently closed as a landslip has occurred at Namatakula between Navua and Sigatoka.The Fiji Roads Authority says a team has been mo
Vendors at Ba Market affected as cleaning continues
Vendors at the Ba Market are facing challenges following its temporary closure due to flooding caused by the recent Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Speaking to fijivill
Clarke challenges tender procurement reports and minutes
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Say
Lomani and Jacko say negative things people say are just noise
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Captain, Frank Lomani says they do not really care about the negative things people say, as it is just noise.Lomani highlighted this after fiji