Power restored in the Central Division in Viti Levu
Power has been restored in the Central Division in Viti Levu. Energy Fiji Limited says their teams are now working to determine what caused the fault which led to the
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6,000 frontline workers to be vaccinated first
6,000 frontline workers will receive the first doses of the 12,000 AstraZeneca vaccines that has arrived into the country. While receiving the vaccines Prime Minist
Fiji’s first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to be handed over at 7 tonight
Fiji will receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines at 7 o’clock tonight at an official handover at the Nadi International Airport. The Health Minister Docto
Draft Police Bill says you could face huge fines or prison time for impersonating a Police car
A person could face a $10,000 fine or 5 years in prison if they transform their vehicle to look a Police car. This is according to the Draft Police Bill 2020. The p
Judge women by what they deliver – Akbar
Don’t judge us for our dress but what we deliver. This was stressed by Minister for Education Rosy Akbar at the International Women’s Day celebrations in
COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Fiji tonight
Good news as the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the country today. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says it is great news for the people
Suva Grammar School wins both divisions at Suva Zone II
Suva Grammar School has done it again. They have won both the girl’s and boy’s divisions at the Suva Zone II for the second year in a row. In the girl
People who racked up national debt between 1987 to 2006 are worrying day and night about 73% - Draunidalo
Hope Party Leader and Former MP Tupou Draunidalo says the Opposition and their friends complain that 50 to 73% debt to GDP ratio was dumb borrowing, but she questions whe
PM knows which Minister is doing what and when is the requirement for somebody to act - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama knows which Minister is doing what and when is the requirement for somebody to act or no
Record remittances in 2020 as $652.75 million was sent through to families in Fiji by Fijians abroad
Fiji’s total remittances received from January to December last year was the highest ever standing at $652.75 million, which is an annual increase of 11%. Inter
PS Economy Makereta Konrote resigns
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Makereta Konrote has resigned from her post. In a statement, Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is in Singapore, says as a k
7 active border quarantine cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
Fiji currently has seven active border quarantine cases of COVID-19. They are all in isolation. We have recorded 63 cases since our first case on 19th March last ye
International travel, pick up in tourism activity locally and revenue support by govt in budget can help in economic recovery - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says resumption of international travel and the pick-up in tourism activity locally, along with the level of revenue support by the government in
CSO Alliance & Chaudhry call on PM to put AG on medical leave & to make an acting appointment
While Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum continues his medical treatment in Singapore, a group of NGOs and a political party are calling for S
Commander, Police Commissioner and Corrections Commissioner appointments yet to be made
The Constitutional Offices Commission is yet to make a decision on the appointment of the Commander of the Republic Of Fiji Military Forces, Commissioner of Police and Co
Flood and heavy rain warnings in place for the whole of Fiji
Please be prepared as flood and heavy rain warnings remain in force for many low lying areas in Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a flood warning remains in force for
Flood waters enter some of the shops in Ba Town
Flood waters have entered some of the shops in Ba Town especially along the lower side near the market and bus stand area. This includes the row of shops where Shop an
Stay home if you are living in flood affected areas - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has advised students and teachers in flood affected areas to exercise safety measures and not to go to school today. Akbar says pare
First year medical student asks govt to bring back funding for new MBBS students
A question has been raised by a first year medical student for the government to bring back the funding for the new MBBS students in the 2021/2022 National Budget and the
76-yr-old man charged with allegedly abducting a girl off the street and raping her
A 76-year-old man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly abducted a 9-year-old girl off the street in Lautoka and raped her. The Office of the Director of Publi
Govt is borrowing money this year to pay for operating expenditure which includes civil servants’ pay
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are borrowing more this year to pay for operating expenditure because the government has less revenue and the economy h