1 new COVID death and 60 new cases
An unvaccinated 45-year-old woman with multiple pre-existing medical conditions passed away due to COVID-19 on Saturday in the Central Division. This has now brought t
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Fiji could have a shortage of chefs as Aust offering chefs with more than 3 years experience salaries of upto AUD$120,000 – AG
More opportunities for chefs are opening up in Australia where they are offering chefs who have more than 3 years experience salaries of AUD$80,000 to AUD$120,000. Min
Words matter, especially from a Minister - DPP
Words matter, especially from a Minister, and these words were inappropriate according to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde while speaking about Mini
FNU urged to assist students in their choice of studies
Many young people today are graduating and finding difficulties in securing employment. According to the Minister for Education, Premila Kumar this has been an ongoing
Businesses have started to repay MSME concessional loans – Gounder
Micro, small and medium enterprises have started to repay the MSME concessional loans and according to the Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder they have alread
Teacher allegedly sexually assaults 3 students in Kadavu
A 40-year-old teacher will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly sexually assaulting three students in a school in Kadavu. He has been charged
It is inappropriate for a Minister to “lobby” the judiciary to impose stricter sentences - Fiji Law Society
Sentencing matters must be left to the discretion of the judiciary, and ministers should be careful when commenting on criminal law matters according to the Fiji Law Soci
Health Ministry sets out protocols for Monkeypox
People can expect a return of contact tracing and isolation protocols if cases of Monkeypox are found in the country. This has been highlighted by Minister for Health,
Man passes away in early morning accident
A 50-year-old man has passed away following an accident in Lautoka at around 1am today. Police say the man was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old man.
TELS arrears not impacting Govt revenue or services – FRCS
Student loans and repayments are not impacting overall Government revenue or services. This has been stated by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service after revelations t
Jack’s Nadi has edged Rami Sami Suva 25-24 to retain the Inkk Farebrother Trophy.
Nadi scored four tries as Suva bounced back in the second half before fullback Tevita Mociu became the hero for the jet setters kicking the match winning penalty in the 7
$571 million owed to TSLS
Students under Tertiary Education Loans Scheme owe the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service around $571 million. This was revealed by the TSLS Chief Executive Office
Over 200,000 minors entitled to $202.54m in lease money
A total of 208,109 Fijians under the age of 18 years are entitled to $202.54 million in lease money. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama confirms this is part of the equ
Health Minister alluded to the proven fact that any counselling that involves both partners in all family planning matters, is a good means to promote family values - Dr Fong
The Health Minister’s response in the itaukei language was that both husband and wife should be part of the counselling process for family planning matters. Th
2022 Coca-Cola Games to be held from 18th to 20th August
The new dates for the Coca-Cola Games is now 18th to 20th August, 2022. The Ministry of Education says the initial dates announced by the Ministry had to be changed du
Rabuka confirms he has asked Ratu Naiqama to join the People’s Alliance
There are strong indications that the Tui Cakau and Opposition Leader Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu will join the People’s Alliance as Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed tha
Duru says Ratu Naiqama should inform the people if he is moving to People’s Alliance
Tui Cakau and Opposition Leader Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu should inform the people and SODELPA if he is moving to People’s Alliance. This has been stated by SODEL
Pacific ready for development reset that will include women fully in trade, agriculture and industrial policies - PM
Fiji and the Pacific are ready for a regional development reset that includes women more fully in trade, agriculture and industrial policies. This was highlighted by P
Fiji Airways receives 2022 Passenger Choice Award for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific by APEX
Fiji Airways has received the 2022 Passenger Choice Award for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific by the Airline Passenger Experience Association. Fiji’s
DPP labels Akbar’s comments as inappropriate
The recent comments made by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar at a consultation last week have been labelled as inappropriate by the Di
Mechanical cane harvesting rate increases to $20.61 per tonne
Sugarcane farmers now have to spend more for harvesting from this season as the rate for mechanical harvesting has increased from $17.50 to $20.61 per tonne. The Fijia