Almost 100% increase in HIV cases last year
Fiji recorded 245 cases of HIV last year compared to 151 cases in 2021 which is almost an increase of 100 percent. This has been revealed by the Minister for Health Do
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Scholarships provided in this budget is unprecedented – Gavoka
Providing scholarships to the extent that is in this budget is unprecedented in the history of this country - with $148 million allocated for these scholarships. This
Govt is spending money like drunkards in a nightclub - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is nothing new in the 2023-2024 National Budget and it is a repetition of what the FijiFirst has been doing in the pas
No Govt is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want – PM
No government anywhere is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want because our resources are scarce and limited, and the government has
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately – Save the Children Fiji
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately and we are calling on everyone in society to band together and advocate on behalf of children and create safe and violence-
2 students in hospital after bus accident in Lautoka
Two primary school students are currently receiving medical treatment at the Lautoka Hospital following an accident in Lautoka this morning. Police spokesperson Ana Na
High drug-related offences recorded in the Northern and Western Divisions
Northern and Western Divisions have recorded the highest number of reported drug-related offences like marijuana from January to May this year. This was highlighted by
23 year-old foreign national drowns in Mamanuca waters
Police have confirmed that a foreign national allegedly drowned while swimming in Mamanuca waters yesterday. They say the 23-year-old victim was with friends at a popu
70-80% of total deaths are attributed to NCDs alone
70-80% of total deaths are attributed to NCDs alone, while the burden of premature mortality from NCDs also weighs heavily, constituting 30-40% of all related deaths in o
Grammar thrashes Dudley 62-0 while Marist wallops RSMS 36-0 to qualify for Southern semis
All semifinal spots have been booked in the U18 Southern Zone Secondary School Rugby Competition. Suva Grammar School thrashed Dudley High School 62-0. Grammar ran
Another death has been recorded on our roads
A 70-year-old man is alleged to be the country’s latest road fatality victim following an accident this morning in Sabeto. Police say the victim was driving alo
Supply to be fully normalised in all areas by tomorrow morning - WAF
After concerns were raised by residents living along the Suva – Nausori corridor, Water Authority of Fiji says supply to the following reservoirs and supply area w
Commission appoints tribunal to investigate Qiliho
The Constitutional Offices Commission has appointed a tribunal in relation to the allegations of misbehaviour against the suspended Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho
Prices have to come down as freight costs are down, I have asked to meet the FCCC CEO – Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he has asked to have a meeting with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO, Joel A
Some students and teachers showing signs of severe trauma after Lautoka bus accident last month – Empower Pacific
Empower Pacific has been assisting 78 children with trauma counselling after they were injured in the bus accident at Banaras, Lautoka on June 21st. The NGO says Peter
Revenue target surpasses for June 2023 – FRCS
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has collected a net revenue of $211.17 million for June 2023 with a positive variance of $10.6 million or 5.3 percent against the mon
No timeline on when water supply will be restored for Suva to Nausori residents - WAF
Thousands of Fijians living between Suva to Nausori are currently facing water supply disruption, the Water Authority of Fiji has yet to confirm when supply will normalis
It's ironical that Aiyaz wants to lecture us about Govt debt and financial prudence – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's ironical that the FijiFirst Party which increased Fiji's debt by over $7 billion since 20
FRCS CEO resigns
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Mark Dixon has resigned, and this will take effect on the 31st of this month. The FRCS Board says Dixon will return to Australia
16-year-old allegedly found with marijuana in school
A 16-year-old student has allegedly been found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in school. Police say the matter was reported at the Rakiraki Police Station
Why CWM laundry is being taken from Suva to a private contractor in Nadi for years, FRA spends millions of tax dollars with no strategic plan and priority list - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is no escaping when talking about the government debt as out of a budget of $4.3 billion