Pinehills Airstrip in Nadi not operational - Gavoka
Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has issued a clarification regarding the privately owned Skyward Pinehills airstrip near Nadi, following public con
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Magistrate directs Waqanika and Malimali to refrain from public comments on Political Parties Act case
Prominent lawyer Tanya Waqanika and her counsel Barbara Malimali have been directed by Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad to refrain from commenting publicly on the matter whe
Board to meet today regarding serious issues at Fiji Sports Council
The Fiji Sports Council meets today to discuss various allegations against the former Executive Chairman and current CEO of the Council, Gilbert Vakalalabure.The issues m
40 Yaqara Pastoral workers on strike from today over unpaid COLA
40Â Yaqara Pastoral Company Ltd workers are on strike from today as their demands of Cost of Living Adjustment payment has not been met.The National Union of Workers sa
Nausori Highlands teacher raises alarm over student safety amid flooding and damaged bridge
A school teacher in the Nausori Highlands is raising serious concerns over the safety of students who face dangerous road and flooding conditions when travelling to and f
Stopped from sitting Year 13 Exam over $190, Reapi refused to give up
For 27-year-old Reapi Tabuaniviti, the day she was stopped from sitting her Year 13 exams over unpaid school fees is a memory she will never forget - a moment when years
Drua go down to Moana 26-40
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has gone down to Moana Pasifika 26-40 in their first game of the season in Lautoka.Both sides began cautiously, aware of the intense Lautok
Battle of the midfield in Laumape vs Vakatawa this afternoon
It will be a great match up in the midfield with ex All Black Ngani Laumape going up against former French centre in Virimi Vakatawa.These were the comments made by Swire
Devi raises concerns after Police exhibits in husband's 10 yr old murder case disappear
A woman whose husband was allegedly murdered in Lautoka in June 2016 has formally complained to Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu about the disappearance of the person
No backdated reinstatement of FNPF pension payments - Immanuel
Cabinet has decided that there will be no backdated reinstatement of the FNPF pension payments that was reduced under the 2012 reforms. Minister for Finance, Esrom Imm
FNU Council files complaint with FICAC against VC and PS National Planning
Members of the Fiji National University Council have filed a complaint with FICAC against the Vice Chancellor of FNU and the Permanent Secretary for National Planning.Thi
FNPF exploring medical insurance for members
The Fiji National Provident Fund is in the process of developing medical insurance for its members, however, for now, it will not focus on pensioners.While speaking at th
Mataqali Saniveikau to meet TLTB and WAF over Namau Dam concerns today
The mataqali Saniveikau from Dakuinuku Village in Tailevu will be meeting with the iTaukei Land Trust Board and the Water Authority of Fiji today to discuss concerns that
Raiwaqa residents alarmed by open drug activity and weak police response
Residents in several areas in Raiwaqa are raising serious concerns about ongoing drug-related activity, limited police intervention, and the growing risks faced by
Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
FCCC defers electricity tariff increase while EFL engages with Govt
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has resolved to defer its final electricity tariff authorisation to 30th April this year, providing EFL further opportun
By-pass road works underway near Semo Village along Queens Highway
Fiji Roads Authority contractors are continuing construction of the by-pass road near Semo Village along Queens Highway after a section of the road at the Armco crossi
Counter Narcotics Bureau delay contributed to worsening drug situation
I had recommended the formation of the Counter Narcotics Bureau when I was Commissioner of Police in 2011 and that could have helped prevent the severity of Fijiâ€
Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun
Veteran lawyer says major gap in drug laws, ingredients used to manufacture ice are not illegal
A senior Fiji lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in drug cases has highlighted that he knows of at least five or six methamphetamine houses over the yea
Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro