PM suggests to Permanent Secretaries to set up a HIV/AIDS taskforce
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we have crisis with HIV/AIDS in the country that requires a multi-faceted approach and has suggested to the Permanent Secretaries set
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Heavy rain alert for whole of Fiji
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji and this is expected to completely clear by next week. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure
We are in a crisis in Fiji because of drugs – Volatabu
We need to change and everything needs to happen now and not five or 10 years down the line as we are at a crisis in the country because of the demand for drugs from over
More than half of our population suffers from anaemia – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu is urging Fijians to grow their food and eat what they grow after he revealed that anaemia is a major public health problem in th
1 out of 3 children on the streets are drug peddlers - Drug-Free World Fiji
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu has revealed that during their survey conducted in 2019, at least 1 out of 3 children on the streets are drug peddlers. Wh
Man dies in horrific accident in Lautoka
A 25-year-old man has died following an accident along the Kings Road near Teidamu, Lautoka this morning. The man was a passenger in a car driven by a woman and they w
Qiliho said he cannot recall Bainimarama telling him to stay away from the investigation into USP - State witness
The CID investigator who interviewed suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has said in court that Qiliho during the interview at CID Headquarters had said that he
25,960 traffic infringement notices issued for speeding in the first 6 months of the year - Divuana
The constant factor in fatalities and accidents is speeding as there have been 25,960 traffic infringement notices issued for speeding from the 1st of January to the end
Parents, if children don’t feel a sense of belonging at home, they will look outside - Volatabu
Parents play a pivotal role in children’s lives, and they should create a platform where children can easily come to them for any advice or share whatever they are
Information on FLP list is totally incorrect - FCCC
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has confirmed that the list that is being circulated on social media that was created by the Fiji Labour Party is totally i
Don’t use meth, it is highly addictive - Volatabu
Drug Free World Fiji Founder, Kalesi Volatabu is urging all Fijians not to use methamphetamine as means of comforting oneself from the trouble they are going through sinc
FCCC tells trader to reduce chicken price or price regulation will be imposed
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has called on traders that have exorbitantly increased the price chicken due to the increase in VAT to 15 percent, to stop
Prices are constantly and continuously changing – Abraham
Price changes are a function of demand and supply in the market, and it’s not on any sitting government and won’t be for the next one. This was highlight
Former Director CID confirms he closed the file on USP investigation after instructions from COMPOL
Former Director CID, Mesake Waqa, a State witness in the trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has confirmed that h
19-year-old to front court today charged with murder
The 19-year-old suspect who is alleged to have assaulted a 25-year-old man along Carnarvon Street in Suva last Friday, resulting in his death, has been charged and will a
There are many measures in the budget to help our people - Prof. Prasad
There are many measures in the budget which are designed to help our people, particularly those in the lower income category and are being ignored by critics who are hell
FCCC warn traders to follow the law
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission are warning all traders not to engage in any unethical practices after VAT increased to 15 percent from today for items tha
28 people charged with 69 counts of sexual offences in July – ODPP
Worrying statistics on sexual offences continue to be released as 28 people were charged with a total of 69 counts of sexual offences in July and of the 27 victims, 19 we
Man dies after his vehicle crashes into a cane harvester
A 41-year-old man has died after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a cane harvester in the opposite lane along the Queens Highway near Malamala, Nadi. Police say
31-year-old woman charged for stabbing her de facto partner in Naviago, Lautoka
A 31-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed her de facto partner in their home in Naviago, Lautoka on Sunday morning has been charged with one count of attempted murder and
Busfare to go up by 10% from today
You will have to fork out more money for busfare from today as the 10% subsidy on bus fares comes to an end. This means you will have to pay the 10 percent that govern