The Union density which used to be around 32 to 36 percent at one time, went down to almost 9 percent according to the Fiji Traders Union resources during the 16 years of
Escaped remandee Kilioni Nayavadrega who is charged with murder, is still on the run as police are following some leads.
Nayavadrega, who escaped from Saint Giles Hosp
It will be a festive Christmas for the staff of Fiji Ports Corporation Limited after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced a bonus payout of $342,469 for the 133 emplo
'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' has powered to the top of box office charts while 'Mufasa: The Lion King' is getting trampled in its first weekend of release.
Paramount’s thi
Families need to spend more time with their loved ones this Christmas, to nurture love and ensure their children feel valued and supported.
This was highlighted by Arc
In an early surprise this morning, senior officers of the disciplined forces, extended birthday wishes to the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalav
A 54-year-old farmer and a 26-year-old woman of Seaqaqa will appear in the Labasa Magistrate Court today for allegedly obtaining financial advantage.
It is alleged tha
Two men have been arrested for the alleged possession of illicit drugs after a joint raid by the Fiji Police and Fiji Dog Detector Unit was conducted at 2 this morning a
214 reported drug cases have been recorded for the month of November.
Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew says of the 214 cases recorded, 209 were related to th
Concerning statistics have been released by the Fiji Police Force with the crime rate for the month of November increasing by 19 percent compared to the same period last
Tributes have been paid to a nine-year-old boy who was killed in an attack on a German Christmas market.
André Gleißner died after a car drove into a crowd of shoppe
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the Western and interior of Viti Levu including Momi to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba through Tavua, Rakiraki, interior of Ra, Tailevu Nort
While visiting the Suva Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka asked those gathered not to underestimate themselves as God sent his son for them.
As drunk driving continues to be a significant concern during the festive season, police patrols in Fiji’s Northern Division are increasing their efforts to maintain sa
80 percent of crime cases against women in November were assault-related and 20 percent were sexual offences.
Police say there were 217 cases against women in November
The Fiji Year 13 External Exam results will be released tomorrow, and the Year 12 External Exam results is scheduled to be released on 18th January, 2025.
Minister for
About $200,000 has been invested in opening of the Big Cats Bar and Lounge at Damodar City in Labasa.
Owner and Labasa Chamber of Commerce President, Vinesh Dayal says
The US Military has confirmed that two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident.
Both pilots were recovered alive, wi
About 65 percent of the road works on Rewa Street have been done, with the project expected to be completed by next month.
The Fiji Roads Authority confirmed this to f
Sailasa Maiqilo, a dedicated dalo farmer from Namuka in Macuata, is making the most of the festive season with good sales at the Labasa Market, where he earns about $300
No injuries have been reported after a pilot and six other passengers were unharmed in the Yasawa Aerodrome incident that took place yesterday.
This has been confirme
Christmas celebrations will not be the same for the Koya family at the Muslim League Settlement in Nabua, as they are worried about their relocation.
This follows the
You are the type of people we can depend on during a crisis and we thank you.
Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka highlighted this while farewelling the a
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of the Fiji Group.
The Nadi Weather Office says a Northerly wind flow prevails over the country while an active troug
It was a significant moment for Ratu Peni Tikomailepanoni of Raviravi Settlement in Bua, Joji Sokowasa of Nadavaci Village in Cakaudrove, and Apisalome Rabitu of Nalele S
Police are seeking assistance in locating 33-year-old Amit Kumar of River Road, Narere who was reported missing yesterday.
He was last seen wearing three quarter grey
A Fiji Roads Authority streetlight along Ratu Mara Road in front of the Total Service Station, Nabua has fallen over and gotten tangled up in the electric lines going ove
16-year-old Kriteshni Lal has been helping her parents during the school break by selling bean at the MSME Festive ROC Market in Suva.
Lal says her family owns a bean
The Fiji Police Force as an institution is not corrupt.
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew stressed this saying the actions of a few officers who have worke
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of the Fiji Group.
The Nadi Weather Office says a Northerly wind flow prevails over the country.
They say an activ
By the power of Grayskull, Jared Leto will become a jacked-up, cranially exposed supervillain!
The Oscar-winning star of “House of Gucci” and “Dallas Buyers Club
Five people were arrested last night in Narere after being found with 6 zip-lock bags containing white crystals.
Police say this was found after the raid was done.
During a recent meeting with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Executive Secretary, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Deputy Prime Mini
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is collaborating with the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma this Christmas season to promote sustainable practices
Luke Levu from Naselevu in Macuata, is making the most of the festive season by selling pineapples at the Labasa Market alongside his family where he earns over $200 dail
Despite the current challenges Fiji is facing due to financial issues, honesty, and faithfulness, good Samaritans still exist.
This was highlighted by Momlesh Chandra
A car has reportedly been driven into crowds at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.
German media report that at least one person has been killed and do
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says if the Acting Police Commissioner has proof that some Police officers are dirty, they should be arrested and investigated.
He says
Improving living standards is vital for fostering collaboration and cooperation within the community.
While speaking at the commissioning of the Burekalou footpath at
Vendors from the Lautoka Main Market, Bus Stand Market and Flea Market were given an opportunity by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Pr
Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka confirms that he has spoken with his counterpart in Vanuatu, John Salong, earlier this week and had conveyed to him the of
For the 2024 financial year ending 30th June 2024, the Fiji National Provident Fund had an overall growth in assets to $10.6 billion from $9.5 billion in the previous yea
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they have found a government quarters that will be used as a temporary drug rehabilitation centre for those people who want to be clea
Incoming Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says it is imperative that they work quickly to regain public trust and confidence in policing.
While speaking to fijivil
Families can now look forward to a stress-free start to the school year as Sports World Fiji launches its highly anticipated Back-to-School Sale for students, teachers an
As we enter the Christmas season, there has been an increase in crimes, missing children, and illegal activities.
Methodist Church of Fiji Deputy General Secretary, Re
Radio Sargam’s Santa Bhaiyaji Christmas Promotion has brought smiles to two winners, 70-year-old Suraj Mati from Navua and 55-year-old Urmila Devi from Nadi, who are ta
1,200 Fijians die every year from tobacco-related illnesses which accounts for 17 percent of all deaths in Fiji, and these deaths incur health-related costs of $11.5 mill
For seven decades, the JP Bayly Trust has been a cornerstone of hope for families who have faced hardships through their tireless efforts in providing welfare, education,
Forty-eight families from the Mataqali Nacobicibici Qasekinagone in Matawailevu Village in Nalawa, Ra, are appealing to the Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau,
The Fiji Police Force is calling on Fijians to refrain from taking matters into their own hands and instead report criminal incidents to their nearest police station to e
Zero tolerance for reckless driving is being enforced by the Land Transport Authority which is freezing the client IDs of 238 individuals pending show cause proceedings.
The first trailer has been released for James Gunn's hotly-awaited reboot of Superman, a film that Hollywood is hoping will come to its rescue as one of the biggest relea
Unfortunately local data on Postpartum Depression is limited, globally, the prevalence is estimated to be about 14 percent, however the country’s economic status is a f
Residents of Avon Place in Raiwaqa are raising serious concerns about excessive noise and drunk and disorderly behaviour from gatherings at Eagles Court that has been ong
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they are working through the Secretariat of the Constitutional Offices Commission to compile their response to the Supervisor of Elect
Following the recent earthquakes in Vanuatu, Digicel Pacific is offering free calls from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Nauru to Vanuatu from Friday 20th to Fr
A 53-year-old man has been sentenced for 14 years, 11 and a half months for raping his step daughter.
He had appeared before Judge Justice Siainiu Fa’alogo-Bull.
Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a house at Makita Street, Domain.
A caretaker reported a suspicious smell of a human body from the neighbouring hou
The Consumer Council of Fiji has slammed supermarkets for the soaring rise in frozen chicken prices, highlighting significant markups that is burdening consumers.
The
Climate finance must be delivered on scale and with urgency, because we no longer have time as Pacific Islands are facing an existential crisis, and the world must act no
Good news for the people of Rewa, Tailevu, and Naitasiri as the extension and renovation of the Nausori Library will encourage them to utilize its resources to enhance th
The Fijian Media Association is calling on public office holders to respect media freedom and democratic discourse on issues of national concern.
While making a statem
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji is in contact with our regional partners Australia and New Zealand in assisting them in providing assistance to Vanuatu.
This
The FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone is back again this year at Albert Park, supported by Kasabias and Medical Services Pacific.
Communications Fiji Limited General Ma
In the spirit of the festive season, the Fiji Sugarcane Growers Fund has launched a special loan package, the Termite Impact Home Loan for replacement or repair of struct
With just hours to go before the worldwide launch of the first teaser trailer, director James Gunn revealed his approach to the Man of Steel — one that focuses solely o
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules left New Zealand at first light today and has arrived in Port Vila, with search and rescue equipment and humanita
11 people were arrested in Savusavu Town last week for drinking in public places, which resulted in disturbances and the use of abusive language.
While responding to
ANZ Fiji has announced a renewed sponsorship deal with the Fijian Drua, that has now expanded to include the Fijian Drua Women.
ANZ Fiji Country Head, Rabih Yazbek say
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and across the eastern US, sparking speculation and concern over where they came from and wh
Vodafone Vanuatu CEO Thoman Bruce says they have managed to contact a few Fijian families in Port Vila, and so far, all the families contacted are in good health.
Whil
Christmas came early for the members of the mataqali Teruku of Doi Village in Ono-i-Lau and two Kadavu villagers after receiving their boats and engines from the Ministry
At least 13 people have died and two others are in critical condition after a collision between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat near a popular tourist destination
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear last-ditch legal arguments from TikTok as to why it should not be banned or sold in the US.
The US government is taking action
Dozens of Vanuatu workers returning home from working on orchards and vineyards in New Zealand are stuck in Fiji with commercial flights yet to resume.
Local authoriti
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has today stressed that the government will not interfere with the Commission of Inquiry, nor will they interfere with the functioning of t
Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka has confirmed that no illicit substances or methanol were found in the ingredients or liquor substance in the alleged spiked cocktail
Rusiate Tudravu is the newly elected Commissioner of Police, and he will start in the role of Commissioner on February 3rd, 2025.
This was announced by Prime Minister
Termite baiting will now be conducted throughout the country, where families earning less than $30,000 will be provided with baits to destroy termite nests and ensure the
The Commission of Inquiry into the legality of the appointment of Barbara Malimali as Commissioner of FICAC, says today’s FICAC statement appears to be an attempt by Ma
FICAC is reminding the public to allow the Commission of Inquiry to carry out its work as it conducts its enquiries into the process of the appointment of the Commissione
While local authorities conduct their investigations, there is no indication that Bounty Rum was in the affected cocktails, and the exact source of the contamination rema
People in Fiji who are experiencing difficulties reaching their loved ones in Vanuatu following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake are encouraged to contact the Fiji Red Cross
This Christmas has become a bit more special for 600 children of Collection Pillars of Recycling from various areas in Sigatoka, Lautoka, Ba, Rakiraki, and Labasa as they
Great news for the feline residents at the SPCA, as Clothes for Good, Fiji's first-ever not-for-profit pre-loved clothing store, has donated $1,000 to upgrade the shelter
Charges laid on former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem by the then Acting DPP John Rabuku were valid.
This has
Opposition MPs, Jone Usamate and Mosese Bulitavu continue to raise issues of concern within the former FijiFirst Party, and have even labelled Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum as a hy
We stand in solidarity with the people of Vanuatu and extend our deepest sympathies to the families that have lost a loved one, and our thoughts and prayers go out to tho
Ambassadors and diplomats have been reminded to move away from the old dirty joke describing them as loyal servants sent abroad to lie for their country.
This has been
Children 17 years and under will soon be banned from accessing pornography online after the National Taskforce to Address Pornography decided to undertake the formation o
Fiji has recorded an offshore earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale at about 10.10am this morning.
The Mineral Resources Ministry’s Seismology Department say
As getting in touch with family in Vanuatu is still difficult following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake yesterday, Fijians in Port Vila have been able to get some informatio
The drafting of the Medicinal Cannabis legislation, which will be undertaken in consultation with the Office of the Solicitor – General and the Ministry of Health and M
The death toll in Vanuatu has risen to fourteen following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake yesterday.
Source : World Health Organization
Reports say more than 200 peopl
The Warwick Resort says they are working closely with the authorities to determine the cause of the unfortunate incident regarding seven guests falling ill after allegedl
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji stands ready to assist its Pacific neighbor in the aftermath of the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck earlier yest
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are keeping in tradition with their previous pre-season training and will be in Kadavu till Friday afternoon.
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