People’s Alliance Party People’s Assembly underway in Suva
Members of the People’s Alliance Party have started to arrive for their People's Assembly at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva. Members from across the country are atte
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New project launched to tackle maternal health, HIV, and gender-based violence in Fiji
Fiji has a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 48.1 deaths per 100, 000 live births, a clear sign that critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health care still exist.
Radrodro says Lobendahn has resigned with immediate effect from FNU, remaining concerns against senior law lecturer being looked at
Fiji National University’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Karen Lobendahn has resigned with immediate effect following a meeting between Minister for Edu
Paul Seforana questions PM on MPs’ increased salaries and allowances
Questions have been raised on why the salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament were increased and whether there will be another pay rise if the government is re-e
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar to take plea in $207,470 Volkswagen case
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar will take their plea in December in
100 Ba Vision patients await surgery after experts not allowed in Fiji
100 patients at Ba Vision, an eye clinic and surgery centre, are awaiting their surgeries after experts from India were prevented from performing the procedures. Ba Vi
FIJI Water restrained from proceeding with planned layoffs for now after an order by the Employment Court
FIJI Water is restrained from proceeding with it’s planned layoff of workers for now after an order by the Employment Court. This follows an ex-parte applicatio
Uciwai residents plead for urgent action after ongoing water issue
As people across the country prepare for Diwali, families living in Uciwai, Nadi continue to struggle with irregular water supply due to the prolonged dry season. Asha
Damodar Group launches $20 million Arts Village Branch in Pacific Harbour
The Damodar Group has officially launched its $20 million Damodar City Arts Village Branch in Pacific Harbour, a vibrant new destination that blends culture, creativity,
Tavua Union raises alarm on layoffs and foreign worker influx
Foreign workers are only brought in when there is no local talent available. This was highlighted by Acting Permanent Secretary for Labour, Atish Kumar, during the Fij
New CT scan machine in Labasa still not being used as power upgrade yet to be done
Urgent action is needed as Labasa Hospital has not been providing CT scan services for two years because they do not have adequate power supply for a new CT scan machine
Water woes to be over for residents as new Tamavua Water Treatment Plant to be ready in 12 to 18 months
Good news for those living along the Suva to Lami corridor as construction of the new Tamavua 20 Megalitre modular Water Treatment Plant will start soon, and this is expe
Use of fireworks allowed from 5pm to 10pm before Diwali, and 5pm to midnight on Diwali
People can use fireworks from 5pm to 10pm on the days leading up to Diwali, however, on Diwali day which is next Tuesday, the permitted hours are from 5pm to midnight.
Hearing on leave for judicial review applications into COI report set for December 12th
The hearing date for the leave for judicial review applications in relation to the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissi
Police officer to front court today for allegedly stealing more than $3k from senior citizen
A 24-year-old Police officer will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 from a 66-year-old man of Sigatoka in March last year
OHS Inspector Ashneel Nath charged with manslaughter in 2023 ferris wheel incident granted bail
Occupational Health and Safety Inspector, Ashneel Nath who is charged with one count of manslaughter arising from a breach of duty in relation to the death of a 21-year-o
Concerns raised over students throwing firecrackers in buses
Serious concerns have been raised by members of the public following an alarming incident involving school students throwing lit firecrackers from one bus to another bus
State asks for custodial sentence for Bainimarama while defence asks for non-custodial sentence
Assistant Director for Public Prosecutions, Laisani Tabuakuro has submitted that former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama should receive custodial sentencing while defen
Corporal punishment is unlawful and unnecessary - Kuruleca
Permanent Secretary for Justice and Psychologist Selina Kuruleca says she sees corporal punishment not only as a legal violation but also as a symptom of a deeper challen
FTA pushes for corporal punishment, use of leather to discipline
Different opinions have been raised during the national conversation on corporal punishment with the Fijian Teachers Association pushing forward with the reintroduction o
Police and NFA investigate fire in Nadi that claimed the lives of a couple and their 2 year old son
Police and National Fire Authority officers have started an investigation after a devastating fire this morning claimed the lives of a couple and their two year old son i