4 Police Officers charged in relation to serious crimes last month
Two police officers have been charged with one count of trafficking in illicit drugs namely cocaine. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has revealed that 31 people including 4 police...
View ArticleBus fare review committee completes first consultation
The independent bus fare review committee that looks after the review of the bus fare completed its first day of consultation in the Western Division yesterday. The Bus Fare Review committee received...
View ArticleMagistrate denies bail in methamphetamine case
A 36 year old man was produced at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today with charges relating to the possession of hard drugs. This followed a raid that was conducted by police officers whereby a plastic...
View ArticleDr Jiko Luveni in Singapore to discuss MOU
Speaker of the Fijian Parliament, Dr Jiko Luveni met her counterpart of the Singapore Parliament, Tan Chuan-Jin in Singapore on Tuesday to discuss the draft Memorandum of Understanding aimed at...
View ArticlePeople warned of scammers on social media
People are warned not to be swayed or fall into a trap by scammers claiming to be from Dubai Duty Free Call on social media, Viber. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is aware of this issue...
View ArticlePM briefed by senior UNFCG officials
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama was briefed today by senior officials of the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change on the various protocols that will need to be observed when he...
View ArticlePM welcomed G77 and China’s support
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed the G77 and China’s support for Fiji’s presidency of COP23. The largest bloc at the United Nations, the G77 and China is a coalition of developing...
View ArticlePNG media were wrong – Ministry of Employment
Papua New Guinean media has incorrectly reported that 42 Fijian security officers have been restricted and detained in PNG. In reality, the 42 security officers have not left Fiji. The Ministry of...
View ArticleParts of Tavua and Rakiraki without power
One of the FEA power pole that transports power supply through the Tavua Substation to Rakiraki, got burned yesterday afternoon. Whilst none of our customers are affected, replacement of this burnt...
View Article3.2 million dollars assistance for RFMF Camp in Nadi
The Australian government will inject $3.2 million dollars towards the improving of the Republic of Fiji Military Force camp at Black Rock in Nadi, Yesterday, Minister for Defense, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola...
View ArticleBainimarama inspects Bonn Zone
The incoming president of COP23, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama inspected the final touches being put together at the Bonn Zone in Bonn, Germany. For this year’s COP, there are two...
View Article80 MSB Grant recipients in Levuka receive more than 78 thousand dollars
Eighty recipients from Levuka received their Micro and Small Business Grant worth over 78 thousand dollars. Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources, Faiyaz...
View ArticleTwo men victims of accident along Kings Road
Two men are dead following an accident that occurred along the Kings Road last night shortly after 7pm. The two victims aged 32 and 35 years were passengers in a vehicle driven by a 32...
View ArticleLTA CEO resigns
The Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Officer Carmine Piantedosi has resigned. In a statement issued by the LTA Board Chairman Vijay Maharaj this evening, it said that Piantedosi has resigned as...
View ArticlePM calls on youths to work with Fiji in COP 23 Presidency
Young people no matter where they live in the world have the energy and commitment that we need for the transformation we must all take. This is the statement by the Prime Minister and Incoming COP23...
View ArticleFiji partners with G77 and China in COP 23
The 2017 UN climate change conference or COP23 under the presidency of Fiji, will work closely with the G77 and China to advance their work in climate change support and efforts. Addressing the largest...
View ArticleFlood warning in place
A Flood warning is now in force for the low lying areas and small streams; Adjacent to Waimanu station and downstream of Waimanu River. Adjacent to Naqali bridge and downstream of Waidina river....
View ArticleWeather Office says expect more downpour
Expect heavy rainfall and thunderstorms during this time of the year. The weather Office says this is due to the hot and humid conditions. This is also cyclone season so there are four to six cyclones...
View ArticleToday is World Tsunami Awareness Day
The UN General Assembly has declared today the 5th of November as the World Tsunami Awareness Day each year to promote a global culture of tsunami awareness. The 2017 World Tsunami Awareness Day marks...
View ArticleFijian artists suprise COP 23 delegates
The City of Bonn in Germany today witnessed just one of many performances by Fijian artists who have travelled to Germany for COP23. Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama led the artists to the city square...
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