Serena Williams beats Kristie Ahn in straight sets
Serena Williams began her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a dominant 7-5 6-3 win over fellow American Kristie Ahn. The 38-year-old we
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Baber hopeful for regional tournaments next year before returning to the 7s Series
Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber is hopeful that there will be some regional 7s tournament in February and March next year before they return to the HSBC 7s Series. Baber ma
Hotel occupancy rates have averaged approximately 55%
Tourism Minister Faiyaz Koya says hotel occupancy rates have averaged approximately 55% when historically off-peak seasons have recorded average occupancy rates of
70% of retirement funds are kept in members’ FNPF preserved accounts – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says while they have used the Fiji National Provident Fund as their means for distribution of COVID-19 unemployment assistance, that as
Chaudhry maybe bitter about what Fiji Airways has achieved - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry may be bitter about what Fiji Airways has achieved after realizing an objective Ch
Total value of loans provided in repayment relief by licensed financial institutions in July stood at $3 billion to 17,194 customers - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says as at July 2020, the total value of loans provided in repayment relief to individuals and businesses by licensed financial i
Fiji Airways facing the pandemic and lies from the opposition - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji Airways is the only airline in the world that is contending with two crisis, one the COVID-19 pand
I’m disgusted with the level of disrespect shown by the NFP Leader – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says she is disgusted with the level of disrespect shown by the NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad to her as a woman by calling her a m
16,611 students under TELS at a cost of $93 million while 2,525 students under the National Toppers Scheme
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says currently there are 16,611 students under the Tertiary Education Loan Scheme at a cost of $93 million while there are 2,525 student
Akbar urges MPs not to get involved in the RKS saga
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has urged the members of parliament not to get involved in the RKS issue and let the Ministry sort things out. Akbar highlighted this in
Decision expected soon on who world champion Springboks will play this year
South Africa's Rugby Union says it'll soon announce how the Springboks' restructured international calendar will look. Officials say details of the season are being fi
Heads of Schools have money and savings in the Free Education Grant which they can access to feed students
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says that she has asked the heads of schools to ensure that no child is unfed in school as they have money and savings in the Free Education
Tabuya and Bala face off on govt, unions & employers working together on economic recovery
SODELPA parliamentarian Lynda Tabuya says the government should be working with unions and employers on economic recovery and not working on their own but Employment Mini
Everyone knows the situation at hand and there is no need to set up a parliamentary committee - PM
Those who can govern will govern and those who can’t will want to form committees. Those are the comments of Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama as he spoke agai
Nurse tests positive for COVID-19 in border quarantine facility
A 25 year old female nurse is a new COVID-19 border quarantine case for Fiji however Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms the nurse was not e
National Drug Unit to be established soon to independently investigate drug offences - Seruiratu
Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Inia Seruiratu confirms that the Fiji Police Force has restructured its National Drug Unit and is transitioning to t
A new shipping route to open in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month - Faiyaz Koya
The Government will be opening a new shipping route in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month that will operate every two months to increase economic activity and improve t
Ministry investigates allegations made against RKS Principal by Student Council
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has today confirmed that a ministry team is now investigating allegations levelled against the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School, Arv
Over $200 million worth of various illicit drugs discovered over the last 3 years and the ops will continue - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says there are some ill informed people claiming crime is on the rise in Fiji but that is not true when in fact violent crime is way dow
Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display
At a low-key ceremony to mark the unveiling of the Olympic flame display, Tokyo officials reiterated that next year’s Games will be a symbol of hope for the world
Lady Gaga wins five awards at the MTV VMAs
Lady Gaga led this year's MTV VMAs, winning five awards including Best Artist and Best Collaboration with Ariana Grande for the song Rain on me. BTS and Ariana Grande