Dengue fever outbreak in the West as 200 cases reported this year
200 cases of dengue fever have been recorded for the Western Division since the beginning of this year and the Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak in the Western
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Health Ministry struggles to catch up in service delivery
As public frustration over the state of healthcare in Fiji grows, the Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu confirms that the Ministry has realised that they
Pryde takes further leave after no response from JSC
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde says he has informed Chief Justice Salesi Temo that he is reluctant to return to Fiji and take up his position unti
33-year-old arrested at Nadi Airport for alleged meth possession
A 33-year-old Fijian national was arrested at the Nadi International Airport last Friday after substance alleged to be methamphetamine was found in his possession upon ar
Milestone achievement as Pacific Specialist Healthcare conducts brain tumour surgery within 2 hours
Pacific Specialist Healthcare has achieved a milestone as they carried out a complex brain tumour surgery in Suva within two hours. Pacific Specialist Healthcare CEO P
CWM Hospital operating theatre upgrades to finish in 3 months and new lifts to arrive this month
Good news for the people as the remaining four operating theatres at CWM Hospital will be completed in the next three months bringing all eight theatres into full operati
FCS does not consider a prisoner’s political background or public status when making decisions – Corrections Service
The treatment of prisoners, including their release, does not require referral to the line minister or any other office according to the Fiji Corrections Service. They
FICAC Commissioner, Chief Justice Temo, PM and AG remain quiet in relation to more allegations against Malimali
FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, Chair of the Judicial Services Commission Chief Justice Salesi Temo, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney General Graham Leung
Ba Town flooded
Flood waters have entered Ba Town following heavy rain experienced this morning. Several areas are affected including the market, shops and bus stand. Fiji Road
Flood Warning for Ba, Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying and flash flood prone areas in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A Flood Warning is now in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba River while a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood p
I will voluntarily appear before Commission, I will also reveal who was behind the 1987 coup - Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that he will voluntarily appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as the leader of the 1987 coups, and he will proba
Hostel fee increase for FNU temporarily postponed– Prof. Prasad
Great news for thousands of Fiji National University students who wish to live in the university hostel as the increase in the hostel fees has been temporarily postponed.
Commissioners of Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission sworn in today
Five Commissioners of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission were sworn in today at the State House in the presence of President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and other d
Bainimarama and Qiliho’s appeal hearing date to be set today
The hearing date for the appeal against conviction, sentencing and bail pending appeal in the USP case of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commi
Students unable to attend school as Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded
The Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded and people living around the Navudi, Navai, Vunivere and Rokosalate areas have not been able to go to work and school from yesterday
The RFMF will be used as a support role in combating drugs in Fiji - Tikoduadua
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be involved in the fight against drugs in Fiji as a support role and not as a primary actor, and the institution will protect th
Prof. Prasad calls for FNU to postpone hostel fee hike until next budget
Following serious concern by Fiji National University students on the increase in hostel fee, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad is ca
Kurukuru, Lagalaga and Kilikoso areas flooded in Labasa
Continuous rain since last night has caused flooding several areas in Labasa including Kurukuru, Lagalaga, Kilikoso, Nubu and Natabe. Kilikoso Advisory Councillor Kama
FNU students raise concerns over increase in accommodation rates
Many students at Fiji National University are raising serious concerns as FNU accommodation rates have increased, while the allowance they receive through the Tertiary Sc
Education Minister advises parents to make decision on sending children to school
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro is advising parents to monitor the weather and make the necessary decisions on sending children to school, especially for those liv
Concerns raised regarding sex workers after woman’s body found along Rewa St
A man living in Rewa Street has expressed his concerns regarding the sex workers often gathering in the area at night after a 34-year-old woman was found dead in a vacant