246 charged with serious sexual offences in 2020
246 people have been charged with a total of 531 counts of serious sexual offences from January 1st to December 31st 2020. The youngest accused person was an 11 year o
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1000 marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu while 200 plants uprooted in Ra
More than 1000 plants believed to be marijuana have been uprooted from an unknown farm in Nacomoto, Kadavu over the weekend. The raid conducted by the Police Drug Oper
95% overall student attendance on the 1st day of school
Overall student attendance for the first day of school was 95%. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says despite the devastation caused by TC Yasa, they had almost full
More than 8000 students able to head back to school in Vanua Levu despite TC Yasa damage
More than 8000 students will be able to resume learning as they head back to school this week after Cyclone Yasa caused widespread damage to schools in Vanua Levu. UNI
Eight police officers at work until Sinu file returns
Eight police officers who were questioned for their alleged involvement in the incident which resulted in the death of Mesake Sinu in Nadi on October 12th last year, will
Govt will not let storms steal our children’s education or wreck their potential - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says storms are becoming stronger and their costs are high, but the government will not let it steal our children’s education or
Gavoka rubbishes claims by long time SODELPA campaigner that the leadership is getting cozy with the govt
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has rubbished claims by long time party campaigner and member, Joni Rayawa who says SODELPA’s vision, values and principles may have
It is estimated funds from illicit drug activities are more than $10 million per annum – DPP
Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde says it is estimated that the funds from illicit drug activities are more than $10 million per annum and local trafficke
195,883 students to begin school from Tuesday
195,883 students will start school from Tuesday while 13,099 teachers will return to school tomorrow. Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says 5,794 children will begin
2 new border quarantine cases of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded two new border quarantine cases of COVID-19. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong says the first patient is a 49-year-old woman and the
FRIEND Fiji has so far assisted 10,000 people on their request list
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji says they have helped about 10,000 people with food parcels. These people are mostly fro
Civil servants amongst those who owe rates- Kumar
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says they have noticed that civil servants including teachers, nurses and Police officers are amongst those people who owe tow
Overall crime rate decreased by 18% from 2015-2019 however there was an increase in drug offences
Despite the overall crime rate from 2015 to 2019 decreasing by 18 percent there was an increase in drug offences noted for the same period. This was revealed at the Fi
22 generator sets could arrive later this year to ensure no disruption in water supply during power outages – WAF
22 generator sets are expected to be installed at critical Water Authority of Fiji sites by later this or early next year to ensure no disruption in water supply during p
Ambassador Khan’s appointment is a victory for the basic rights of all climate-vulnerable people – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan’s successful election as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council is a victory fo
Bainimarama commends the sacrifices made by the Australian Defence Force
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has commended the sacrifices the Australian Defence Force personnel have made to help rebuild Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Baini
Year 13 students to begin classes from Monday 8th February
Year 13 students will begin classes from Monday - 8th February. According to a government statement, provisional examination results will be released by the 31st of th
Fiji has reached its full capacity for qualified & trained doctors - TSLB
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board has confirmed that Fiji has now reached its full capacity for qualified and trained doctors. Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi W
34 year old man assists in the arrest of a robbery suspect in Cunningham
Police have acknowledged the assistance provided by 34-year-old Iowane Savenaca who helped in the arrest of an 18 year old man who allegedly robbed a woman yesterday.
Namosimalua's appointment as Acting Secretary-General to Parliament has not been renewed
Viniana Namosimalua's appointment as the Acting Secretary-General to Parliament has not been renewed.The President acting on the advice of the Constitutional Offices Comm
Health Ministry working to register priority group for phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccination
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are working to register all those that will be part of the first phase of vaccination for COVID-19. He says