News

Plans to have a landfill in Tavua

The Tavua Town Council is working to have its own landfill to accommodate all the trash collected within the municipality.

August 14, 2023 4:31 pm
 

Climate Change

Early warning systems critical: Ro Filipe

In a resounding call for collaboration, Minister for Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau, stresses the critical importance of working collectively to detect and respond to natural disasters in the Pacific region.

August 14, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Crime

13 years in jail for rape of minor

A man who raped a six-year-old girl has been sentenced to 13 years and three months by the Lautoka High Court.

August 14, 2023 4:17 pm
 

Business

Bred Bank's loan portfolio reaches a billion-dollar

Bred Bank has reached a milestone with its loan portfolio for the Fiji market, which stood at a billion dollars last year.

August 14, 2023 4:06 pm
 

Maritime

Ministry to administer rural development program

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development is going to administer three major development assistance programs targeted at rural and maritime areas.

August 14, 2023 3:25 pm
 

Lifestyle

Minister champions early childhood development as key to breaking poverty

Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu has emphasized the significance of childhood development in dismantling the cycle of poverty.

August 14, 2023 3:14 pm
 

Business

Council raises concerns about unfair pricing amidst VAT increase

The Consumer Council has brought attention to reports of certain traders engaging in profiteering and raising worries about the fair pricing of everyday items like newspapers and mobile phone recharge top-ups.

August 14, 2023 3:03 pm
 

Court

Court to hear oral submissions in Bainimarama and Qiliho case

Defense lawyer for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho, Devanesh Sharma will file a reply to the State’s submissions tomorrow.

August 14, 2023 12:57 pm
 

News

No mining underway in Namosi assures Vosarogo

The Ministry of Mineral Resources confirms there is no mining undertaken as part of the Namosi Joint Venture project.

August 14, 2023 12:44 pm
 

Business

Liaison officers to address challenges of labor migration

Fiji is looking to establish liaison officers in New Zealand and Australia to cater to Fijians working under the Pacific Labor Scheme.

August 14, 2023 12:35 pm
 

Health

Minister highlights shortcoming in GP scheme

The current Public Private Partnership program for general practitioners have not yielded the desired outcomes says Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu.

August 14, 2023 12:20 pm
 

Crime

Prominent businessman cops jail term in NZ

A joint investigation between the Fiji Police Force and New Zealand Police has resulted in the successful conviction of a prominent local businessman Umarji Aiyaz Mohammed Musa.

August 14, 2023 12:13 pm

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