Driver escapes unharmed as vehicle lands in the Rewa River
A driver escaped unharmed as the vehicle he was driving veered off the road in Kasavu, Nausori and landed in the Rewa River early this morning. Police confirm no was i
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More than $60 million disbursed by FDB to assist businesses affected by COVID-19
The Fiji Development Bank has disbursed nearly $60 million to a record number of businesses affected by COVID-19 under the COVID-19 Recovery Credit Guarantee Scheme. $
Masking, physical distancing and ventilation must constantly be present - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong stresses that masking, physical distancing and ventilation are three measures that must constantly be present. Doctor
Health Ministry anticipating increase in leptospirosis cases
People are being urged to avoid playing sports in muddy flood-affected grounds as the Health Ministry is anticipating an increase in leptospirosis cases. 14 people hav
The PM gave former SG Sharvada Sharma a pre-prepared resignation letter to sign but he refused to do that – Jon Apted
Dismissed Solicitor General Sharvada Sharma’s lawyer, Jon Apted gave details about the suspension and sacking of Sharma in court today while making his submission
We have to explore the availability and the pediatric dose preparation of SPIKEVAX for use in children aged 6 years and older after TGA’s provisional approval the vaccine – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they will have to explore the availability and the pediatric dose preparation of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, SPIK
EFL to take around $36 million of asset replacement work soon
Energy Fiji Limited will soon be replacing two transformers at the Cunningham Road substation and two transformers at the Vuda substation. The cost of doing this maint
Man charged with one count of sacrilege after allegedly breaking into a temple in Kulukulu
A man in his 20s has been charged with one count of sacrilege and will be produced in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today. The accused from Vunakavika Settlement, Nay
Case of dismissed Solicitor General, Sharvada Sharma to be called in the High Court today
The case of dismissed Solicitor General, Sharvada Sharma will be called before High Court Judge, Justice Deepthi Amaratunga today. Sharma filed legal action in relatio
Navisabasaba villagers concerned about the high number of youths and children not wanting to complete their education
Villagers of Navisabasaba in Nadroga are concerned about the high number of youths and children who are wandering in the village as they do not want to complete their edu
With the presence of Omicron & the threat of new variants, everyone must get at least 3 vaccine doses - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says with the presence of Omicron and the threat of new COVID variants, everyone must get at least 3 vaccine doses and ha
Commission investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in custody at the Samabula Police Station
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in custody at the Samabula Police Station on Monday.
14 deaths because of Leptospirosis so far this year
14 people have died because of Leptospirosis so far this year with 12 deaths in the Western Division, 1 death in the Central Division and 1 in the Northern Division. T
Pastor appears in court for allegedly sexually assaulting 14 boys in Gau
A church pastor in his 30s who is alleged to have sexually assaulted 14 boys in a village in Gau has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. Kaio Nakek
Ana Mataiciwa announced as Acting Deputy Supervisor of Elections
As the Fijian Elections Office continues with it’s preparations for the next general elections, the FEO has announced the appointment of Ana Mataiciwa as Deputy Su
Church pastor to appear in court for alleged indecent assault, sexual assault and attempted rape
A church pastor in his 30s has been charged with 7 counts of indecent assault, 8 counts of sexual assault and 1 count of attempted rape for allegedly sexually assaulting
We will not allow any kind of development that will create damage to the environment – Wycliffe
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says they will not allow any kind of development that will create damage to the environment. Wycliffe highlight
Ali questions why there were no women during the meeting between US Secretary of State and Fijian Govt
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is asking why there were no women during the meeting between the Fijian Government and United States Secretary of State Antony Blin
Kumar reveals they want to remove a number of subjects being taught from Years 1 to 3
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has revealed they want to remove a number of subjects being taught from Years 1 to 3 and focus on numeracy, literacy, civic and moral
11 die due to leptospirosis with the youngest being 6 years old
11 people have died due to leptospirosis so far this year with the youngest being 6-years-old. Most of the deaths were between 16 to 35 years of age. Permanent Secr
US Secretary of State spokesperson says they hope to see Fiji continue to strengthen its democratic norms
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with members of Fijian civil society during his visit over the weekend. Spokesperson Ned Price has tweeted they hope to see Fi