Court

High Court orders suspected crime proceeds to be forfeited to the State

The Suva High Court has ordered that $18,030.10 currently held with Bred Bank Fiji, which is suspected to be proceeds of crime, to be forfeited to the State.

December 6, 2024 11:55 am
 

News

UNICEF lauds passing of child safety laws, assures support

UNICEF says it will work closely with the Government to ensure full and effective implementation of the new Child Care and Protection Act, and Child Justice Act.

December 6, 2024 11:37 am
 

News

Growers Fund announces loyalty card and interest rate reduction

In what is expected to be a huge boost for cane farmers, the Sugar Cane Growers Fund this week announced two initiatives – a loyalty card and the reduction of interest on loans taken under the institution.

December 6, 2024 11:31 am
 

News

Hope in sight for Nabavatu Villagers with $5.9m relocation plan

Close to four years after they were forced to vacate their village site and live in tents in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ana, hope is finally in sight for the villagers of Nabavatu in Dreketi, Macuata.

December 6, 2024 11:25 am
 

World

Indian state bans eating beef in public

The northeastern Indian state of Assam has banned the consumption of beef in public places including restaurants and events.

December 6, 2024 11:05 am
 

News

SG stresses critical role of legal professionals

Solicitor General Ropate Green emphasizes the critical role of legal professionals in addressing the complex challenges facing Fiji today.

December 6, 2024 10:45 am
 

World

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The Israeli military killed at least 39 Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight, medics said on Thursday, including at least 20 in an attack that set ablaze tents sheltering displaced families in a crowded camp.

December 6, 2024 10:37 am
 

News

23 charged with 52 sexual offenses, majority of victims under 18

A three-year-old, a five-year-old and two six-year-old girls were among the 22 victims of serious sexual offences last month, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

December 6, 2024 9:54 am
 

World

EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data

The European Union has ordered social media firm TikTok to freeze data linked to the Romanian elections, it said in a statement on Thursday.

December 6, 2024 9:24 am
 

World

Chinese buyers slash Canadian canola imports

Chinese importers are scaling back purchases of Canadian canola with shipments from December likely to plunge as most buyers are reluctant to sign new deals for fear that Beijing could impose retaliatory anti-dumping duties.

December 6, 2024 8:22 am
 

World

France's Macron seeks new Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron met allies and parliament leaders on Thursday as he sought to swiftly appoint a new prime minister to replace Michel Barnier, who officially resigned a day after opposition lawmakers voted to topple his government.

December 6, 2024 7:45 am
 

Sports

FRU’s new board sets bold vision for 2025

The newly appointed Board of the Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited has wasted no time in setting the stage for its new direction, holding a meeting with departmental heads to review 2025 work programs and to address challenges and opportunities.

December 6, 2024 7:30 am

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