5 more deaths from leptospirosis since 16th February
There have been five more leptospirosis deaths since the 16th of this month with four deaths in the Western Division from Bukuya, Tavua and Rakiraki and one in the Northe
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Year 12 Maths paper was leaked by an employee of a printing company but the Ministry prepared a new paper for today
The Ministry of Education confirms that they acted swiftly to mitigate any potential issues arising from the leak of the Year 12 Maths paper, preparing a new paper and d
658,310 registered voters
There are now 658,310 voters on the National Register of Voters. The Fijian Elections Office says this was confirmed after identifying the death of 2,041 voters and ca
CID investigation into death of man in Police custody in Samabula continues
The Criminal Investigations Department is continuing with their investigation into the death of a man whilst in Police custody in Samabula last Monday. Police Spokespe
No response yet from Fiji Corrections Service after strong calls by Akbar and Ali for Nasilasila to be withdrawn from the Wardens 7s team
There has been no response from the Fiji Corrections Service following strong calls made by the Minister for Women Rosy Akbar and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordi
Minister for Women condemns Nasilasila's participation for the Warden's 7s team and calls on the Corrections Commissioner to intervene
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar has strongly condemned the participation of Amenoni Nasilasila who is not a warden but someone who is
Inclusion of convicted rapist Amenoni Nasilasila in Wardens 7s team is sending a terrible message to rapists and would-be rapists - FWCC
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says she is appalled at the inclusion of convicted rapist Amenoni Nasilasila in the Wardens 7s side that compet
Consistent concern and need on the ground is food and water – Catanasiga
The Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga says the consistent concern and need on the ground is food and water and that assessment is based o
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
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