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Burglary Suspect Arrested and Charged in Viral Suva Case, Stolen Goods Recovered Through Extensive Criminal Investigation
After meticulous investigations spanning months into a prominent burglary case on Bau Street in Suva that drew significant attention on social media, the suspect has finally… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Approves Repatriation of Late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu’s Body
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, the Speaker of Parliament and the Turaga Na Tui Cakau, has approved the repatriation of the late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu’s body. His approval… Read more
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Solomoni Nata Appointed as i-Taukei Land Trust Board CEO for Next Two Years Following Successful Interim Period
Solomoni Nata has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the i-Taukei Land Trust Board (iTLTB) for a term of two years. This announcement was… Read more
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Government Lags in Meeting Urban Housing Demand; $13.5m Allocated for Formalisation of Settlements in 2024-2025 Budget
The government has acknowledged a significant shortfall in meeting the rising demand for housing in urban regions, requiring urgent action to satisfy the intensified drive for… Read more
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US State Department Reveals Lack of Anti-Trafficking Hotline and Measures in Government Report 2024
According to the US Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, the government has been critiqued for not operating a unique hotline specifically for trafficking… Read more
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“US Urges Fiji to Implement Strict Penalties for Human Trafficking and Enhance Victim Support Measures”
The US government has issued 11 key recommendations to the Fijian government aimed at combating human trafficking. These directives include enforcing stringent penalties for human traffickers… Read more
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“Government Fails to Report on Labour Inspections and Child Labour Violations for Third Year: US Department of State Report”
The US Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report notes that for the third year in a row, the Government hasn’t reported on the number… Read more
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FijiFirst Party Deregistered Due to Failure to Amend Constitution, Commences Winding-up Process
The FijiFirst party has been officially deregistered, marking the end of its era, as confirmed by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. This decision allows… Read more
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“Inia Seruiratu Retains Position as Fiji’s Opposition Leader Despite FijiFirst’s Deregistration”
Inia Seruiratu remains the Leader of Opposition despite the deregistration of FijiFirst, according to the perspective of Suva lawyer Richard Naidu. Naidu claims that Seruiratu’s role… Read more
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Termite Infestation Triggers Biosecurity Emergency in Nakasi and Davuilevu, Fiji
The Fiji Government has disclosed that around 5,299 residences in Nakasi and Davuilevu, home to 19,144 people, are suffering from a significant termite infestation. In response,… Read more