900 new cases of violence against women and children reported to FWCC this year
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre received around 900 new cases of violence against women and children from January to November this year. Coordinator Shamima Ali says th
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Heavy rain warning for most parts of Fiji
A heavy rain warning is now in force for Viti Levu, the eastern and interior parts of Vanua Levu which includes areas from Labasa, Savusavu, Seaqaqa and Taveuni, and Kad
Six SODELPA MPs charged and appear in court for allegedly abusing allowances
Six SODELPA parliamentarians who appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court earlier today for allegedly abusing parliamentary allowances, have been released on bail. The s
FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash charged by FICAC for alleged abuse of allowances
FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash has been charged by FICAC for allegedly abusing parliamentary allowances, and appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court earlier this afternoon
Mesake Sinu investigation file sent to DPP
The investigation file regarding the death of Mesake Sinu in Nadi in October has been submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for sanctioning. E
New World and Lyndhurst to employ more than 10,000 people through their multi-million dollar projects
Lyndhurst and New World Group of Companies will be employing more than 10,000 people through their multi-million dollar projects in Lautoka and Kalabu respectively. Ly
Uncle charged with indecently assaulting his 17-yr-old niece
A 36-year-old man has been charged with the indecent assault of his 17-year-old niece while the girl’s parents and grandparents have been charged with wrongful con
Legislative changes required to assist people with home mortgages - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some legislative changes are required to ensure that Fiji National Provident Fund members affected by COVID-19 can do their
Personal remittances to Fiji up by 7.4%
The Fijian economy is expected to contract by 19% while it was initially expected to contract by 21.7%. Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Ariff Ali highlighted thi
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. With these new cases, we now have 7 active border quarantine cases. Permanent Secretary for Health
The last straw was the FICAC charge - Malani
Veronica Malani’s family says it took her 33 years to lodge the complaint against Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum because the FICAC charge laid against her was the last straw
Fiji’s truly patriotic whole of nation effort contained the COVID-19 virus – Konrote
President Jioji Konrote says Fiji’s truly patriotic whole of nation effort helped Fiji contain the COVID-19 virus.While opening the 2020-2021 Parliament Session th
Man dies in horrific Sigatoka road accident
A man died in a road accident yesterday afternoon after the van he was driving collided with a bus along the Queens Highway in Olosara, Sigatoka. Police say the van co
SODELPA constitution states the leader leads the party into the next elections and the Opposition Leader continues to lead in parliament - Duituturaga
SODELPA General Secretary, Emele Duituturaga says that their constitution states that the primary role of the party leader is to lead the party into the next general elec
Carpenter allegedly rapes 6 year old girl during a drinking party
A carpenter in his late 20s is in custody at the Nakasi Police Station for allegedly raping a 6-year-old child during a drinking party. Police say the girl was alone i
We will ensure Fijians don't lose their homes – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government will ensure that Fijians do not lose their homes during this extraordinary period when their employment and income h
Tudravu calls for patience as investigators need time
Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu is again calling for patience and understanding as investigators need time in compiling and gathering facts and evidence per
Kunawave found guilty of murder of his baby
High Court Judge Justice, Daniel Goundar has found former soldier, Tevita Kunawave guilty of a count of murder. The three assessors have also found him guilty. 26-y
Rabuka says 72 is just a number, he is fighting fit and wisdom only comes from a history of learning from your and others' mistakes
Opposition Leader and Caretaker SODELPA Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says he wants to tell all who think they are helping his case by their various attempts to derail the sele
FNPF members can access their General Account to pay their home loan
The CEO of the Fiji National Provident Fund, Jaoji Koroi says under their existing housing withdrawal policy, members can access their General Account to reduce or pay o
List of donations made to the FijiFirst conforms to the requirements of the law - Registrar
Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem has found that the list of donations made to the FijiFirst conforms to the requirements of the law and the Registrar will