4 out of 5 children are facing some sort of abuse
I believe government has failed our children. This was stated by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya at the “Violence Against Ch
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Some people targeted through impersonation scams requesting money to be sent via M-PaiSA
Vodafone Fiji is making M-PAiSA users aware of scammers as some people have been targeted through impersonation scams requesting money to be sent via M-PaiSA. Reports
SODELPA, NFP and FLP representatives call for participatory elections for the municipal councils
Representatives of SODELPA, National Federation Party and the Fiji Labour Party are calling for a participatory election for the municipal councils. While expressing h
Tribunal decides suspended Chief Justice Kumar's hearing will not be open to media
A tribunal has decided that media will not be allowed into the courtroom for suspended Chief Justice Kamal Kumar's matter. When we questioned the reason for the decisi
Flood alert in place for areas along Rewa River, Wainibuka River and Wainimala River
A flood alert remains in force for the downstream areas of Nayavu along Wainibuka River in Tailevu, Nairukurukuru along Wainimala River in Naitasiri and along the main Re
Risk of spread of Nipah Virus to Fiji is low – Health Ministry
The risk of the spread of Nipah Virus to Fiji is low, particularly as none of the countries in the region have reported cases and we do not import animals from Kerala in
Nabua family lives in fear after being threatened and claims that Police are not doing their job
A family living in the Muslim League Settlement in Nabua have been living in fear for the past few months because they claim that the Police do not care about the people
National minimum wage of $6-$7 per hour will be disastrous to the textile clothing and footwear industry – TCF Council
The President of the Textile Clothing Footwear Council says Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony’s anticipation of the national minimum wag
30-year-old charged for allegedly raping a 75-year-old woman
A 30-year-old farmer will appear in the Nausori Magistrates Court today for allegedly raping a 75-year-old woman in her home. Police say the incident occurred some tim
Wallabies succumb to second straight RWC defeat after 40-6 loss to Wales
The Wallabies have succumbed to their second Rugby World Cup defeat in two weeks after being thrashed 40-6 by Wales in their Pool C match this morning, and this now opens
Heavy rain alert in force for whole of Fiji
A heavy rain alert is in force for the whole of Fiji Group. The Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the Fiji Group. They say the asso
FICAC, Auditor General’s Office or police to investigate how contractor used taxpayers funds for Govind Park – Pro Prasad
The Government will be asking competent agencies such as FICAC, the Auditor General’s Office or the police to investigate how a contractor used taxpayer funds to d
Ministry of Finance to set up National Planning Office to monitor and evaluate Govt expenditure and projects
The Ministry of Finance will be looking to set up a National Planning Office, which will include monitoring and evaluation of capital expenditure and projects after Deput
Climate Change has been identified as a threat to peace and security for the Pacific - Rabuka
Climate Change has been identified as a threat to peace and security in the Pacific however, the reality is that no country is exempt from the impact of climate change an
We are looking at anywhere between $6 to $7/hr for minimum wage – Felix Anthony
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on the Government to review the national minimum wage rate as it is currently below the poverty line, and they are hoping that i
Consumer Council strongly opposes proposed electricity tariff increase
The Consumer Council of Fiji has strongly opposed the proposed electricity tariff increase submitted by the Energy Fiji Limited to the Fijian Competition and Consumer Com
Flying Fijians receive a surprise visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians received a surprise visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla yesterday. In a social media post, coach Simon Raiwalui says, “No
Police investigate alleged assault of a farmer by senior company executive and colleagues in Navua in 2018
Police have today confirmed that they are investigating a report lodged earlier this week where a 55 year old farmer of Batiniyaka Settlement Navua was allegedly assaulte
Acting DPP Toganivalu appointed as Acting Commissioner of FICAC
The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Ratu David Toganivalu, has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FI
37% of children do not pass in Year 8 exams and approximately 20% of children dropout by Year 12
Key stakeholders are coming up with solutions in the Ministry of Education organised National Education Summit to deal with the critical issues in the education sector wh
PM Rabuka confirms to Israeli PM Netanyahu of Fiji’s intention to establish first embassy in Israel
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed Fiji's intention to establish its first embassy in Israel, a proposal that has received the endorsement of Israeli Foreign Mi