International
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Fiji Appoints First Female Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry.
Fiji’s first female Conservator of Forests, Sanjana Lal, is humbled and ready to step into the role of acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Fisheries… Read more
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Mother Seeks Justice: One Year After Tragic Ferris Wheel Incident
A year after losing her daughter in a tragic Ferris wheel accident at the annual Fiji Showcase event, Sunita Wati is still seeking justice. Ms. Wati… Read more
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Fiji Leads the Way in Revolutionizing Flood Warnings
Fiji is among several countries utilizing the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS), a critical tool for forecasting and managing flash floods. This information was highlighted by… Read more
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Exploring Fiji’s VAT Dilemma: Finance Minister Reveals $600 Million Revenue Loss
Minister for Finance Biman Prasad stated yesterday that reducing Fiji’s Value Added Tax (VAT) from 15 percent to nine percent would result in a significant revenue… Read more
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Nasinu Town Council Scam: High Court Drama Unfolds
Four individuals accused of involvement in a scam at the Nasinu Town Council in 2020 appeared before the High Court in Suva yesterday for a pre-trial… Read more
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Family Home Engulfed in Devastating Fire: Memories Lost in Flames
Bimlesh Chand was informed that there was a house fire in his neighborhood, only to later discover it was his own home at Jittu Estate that… Read more
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Tragic Whirlpool Incident Claims Young Rugby Player’s Life
Nasoni (Tony) Tuitoga, a 28-year-old member of the Santa Rosa Rugby Club, tragically lost his life after being pulled underwater by a whirlpool while swimming in… Read more
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Road Safety Concerns for Drivers in Korotari, Labasa
Lorry and tractor drivers in Korotari, Labasa are concerned about their safety due to poorly maintained roads. Vishwa Chand, a sugarcane farmer and lorry driver, emphasized… Read more
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Government’s Role in Social Welfare Support: A Shift in Responsibility
The responsibility to financially sustain social welfare recipients does not solely rest with the government. This was the assertion made by Minister for Women, Children and… Read more
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Cadet Receives Prestigious Honour at Passing-Out Parade
Cadet training at schools not only profoundly impacts students but also fosters strong camaraderie. Merewai Covua Matakarawa, recipient of the Baton of Honour at Xavier College’s… Read more
