2 farmers in custody for alleged cultivation of drugs
Two farmers aged 25 and 26 years old are currently in custody at the Savusavu Police Station for allegedly cultivating drugs. Police from Savusavu raided the home of t
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5 Electoral Comm members say they continue to operate and discharge their roles and functions under the Constitution and Electoral laws
Members of the Electoral Commission, Simione Naiduki, Jay Lal, Kavita Raniga, Margot Jenkins and Selina Lee Wah say they wish to advise members of the public that the Ele
18-year-old man believed to have drowned in Namosi
An 18-year-old man is believed to have drowned in the Wainiyavu River in Namosi yesterday. Circumstances surrounding the incident is still unclear. Police say they
FULL STORY: 49 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 16 confirmed overnight
There are 16 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths recorded since the confirmation of the third wave to 49. In its latest update, the Health Ministry
FLP removes facebook post after FEO notice to the party
The Fiji Labour Party has removed it’s facebook post after the Fijian Elections Office issued a Notice under Section 144A(2) of the Electoral Act to the FLP direct
Supervisor to take action after fake news posted on FLP facebook page that he had resigned after their complaints
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says the Fiji Labour Party’s facebook post about him was fake news and he is now working on taking action under the Electo
Schools to remain closed until all evacuation centres are cleared
Schools around the country will remain closed until further notice and the date for the reopening will be announced once all evacuation centres are cleared. Minister f
Supervisor of Elections has not resigned - Sayed-Khaiyum
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has not resigned. Sayed-Khaiyum made the comments w
Ono-i-Lau, Vatoa, parts of Kadavu, Rewa Delta and the North have been affected by the Tongan volcanic eruption
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed Ono-i-Lau and Vatoa in Southern Lau and some areas in Kadavu, Rewa Delta and the Northern Division have been affe
If community transmission is not suppressed, the number of paediatric COVID-19 cases could rise – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they have not recorded any admissions in the paediatric age group to date for COVID-19 however, if community transmiss
Tsunami advisory cancelled but people being urged to remain cautious
The tsunami advisory which was issued for all coastal and maritime islands in Fiji last night has been cancelled. The Mineral Resources Department says tsunami wave he
Full Story: 33 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 9 new deaths confirmed
There are 9 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 33. The death rates for the Central, West
AG confirms PM had a successful cardiovascular procedure in Australia yesterday and will be back at the end of next month
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama went through a cardiovascular procedure in Australia yesterday and they are happ
Full Story: There is a possibility of hazardous tsunami waves being generated - Mineral Resources Department
Due to volcanic eruptions in Hunga Hapai Island in Tonga occurring again, the Mineral Resources Department is advising the public especially those in low lying coastal ar
Loud thundery sounds being experienced in Fiji are from the huge volcanic eruption in Tonga
The loud thundery sounds being experienced in Fiji are from the huge volcanic eruption in Tonga. The Fiji Meteorogical Office says the booming sounds that people can h
Thousands of people in parts of Sigatoka have been without water for 7 days
Thousands of people living in parts of Sigatoka have been without water supply for seven days and are calling for consistent water carting to affected areas. Last Sund
Fiji to miss Malaga 7s as players and management test positive for COVID-19
The Fiji Airways men’s and women’s 7s teams will not be traveling to Spain for the Malaga 7s after a few players and management tested positive for COVID-19
Rabuka, Chaudhry and Tikoduadua concerned about the absence of the PM
Two former Prime Ministers, Sitiveni Rabuka and Mahendra Chaudhry have today shared their concerns about the absence of our leaders during this time of need in Fiji. I
Tuwai returns for Malaga and Seville 7s while Filipo Bukayaro and Jiosavani Soro to debut
Dual Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai is back in the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team for the Malaga and Seville 7s. Tuwai missed the first leg of the World
DPP to appeal High Court's decision to acquit Nasetava of murder charge and instead find him guilty of manslaughter
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will file an appeal against the decision of the High Court to acquit Luke Nasetava of the murder of his wife and instead
I stand by my earlier comments that evacuees should bring with them certain items to sustain them initially for at least 48 hours - Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says he is standing by his comments made to Legend FM News earlier this week that evacuees should bring with them certain