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10/01/2025

A fault has caused a disruption to power supply which is affecting customers in part of Lotus switching station, FSM Complex, Bayview hospital, FMS Library, Extension St. CWM, Private Hospital, Namosi Prov. Complex, Dinem Toorak and areas nearby. The EFL team is working on the fault and will restore...

10/01/2025

| Sydney synagogue daubed in antisemitic graffiti in latest attack on Australian Jews

A synagogue in Sydney was daubed in antisemitic graffiti on Friday, police said, the latest in a spate of incidents targeting Jews in Australia. Police will deploy a special taskforce to investigate the attack on the Southern Sydney Synagogue in the suburb of Allawah that happened in the early hours...

10/01/2025

A 27-year-old supervisor from Korovuto, Nadi, has been charged with obtaining financial advantage. Investigations by the Fiji Police M-Paisa Task Force revealed that on January 30 of 2023, the accused, along with another individual, dishonestly obtained $600 from a member of the public via the M-Pai...

10/01/2025

| Australia responsible for Nauru detainees - UN Human Rights Committee

Two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee say Australia remained responsible for the detention of asylum seekers in Nauru. The committee has published its decisions on two cases involving refugees and asylum seekers who have endured detention in the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru. “A s...

10/01/2025

MIDDAY NEWS | 10/01/2024

09/01/2025

| The President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, officiated the Swearing-In Ceremony for the newly appointed Ministers and Assistant Ministers: Ioane Naivalarua (Minister for Policing), Viliame Naupoto (Minister for Immigration), Mosese Bulitavu (Minister for Environment & Climate Change), Naisa Tuinaceva (Assistant Minister for Public Works), Aliki Bia (Assistant Minister for Information and Josaia Niudamu (Assistant Minister for Justice).

More on this story via https://fijionenews.com.fj/six-of-g9-mps-appointed-as-ministers-and-assistant-ministers/

09/01/2025

The Fiji Roads Authority has announced the temporary closure of the Ellington Jetty in Rakiraki for emergency maintenance from 6 January – 6 April, 2025. The closure is necessary for critical repairs to the jetty head, which is vital for safe operations. This may cause inconvenience and FRA apprec...

09/01/2025

In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. There have been claims in some media outlets that this surge in infections is overwhelming hospitals in China . On the other h...

09/01/2025

The Vanuatu Electoral Office has confirmed that 52 seats, across 18 constituencies, will be contested by 217 candidates, seven of which are women. Originally set for 14 January, the election date has been moved back to 16 January, due to the 17 December 7.3 earthquake. Fourteen people were killed in...

09/01/2025

The Water Authority of Fiji will clean Sedimentation Tank No.1 at the Matovo Water Treatment Plant, causing water disruption in Sigatoka from 8am tomorrow, Jan 11 to 8pm Jan 12. Affected areas include parts of Olosara, Korotogo, Sigatoka Town, Lawaqa, Kedrakulu, Rakirakilevu, Cuvu, Natadola and ne....

09/01/2025

Tā moko, the sacred art of Māori tattooing, carries the mana of generations. As told by the many who wear moko, these taonga are far more than skin deep – they are a physical manifestation of identity, whakapapa, and belonging. But over the years, colonial influences and misconceptions have clou...

09/01/2025

The temporary terminal at Waiqele Airport, Labasa, will begin operations on Monday, January 13. Fiji Airports has stated that due to ongoing construction, parking and terminal space will be limited for the next 18 months and access will be restricted to passengers and cargo consignors to reduce co....

09/01/2025

The Youth and Sports Ministry in collaboration with the Women, Children and Social Protection Ministry, launched 2025 with a collaborative effort to address the rehabilitation of disadvantaged street dwellers, particularly children and youth. Line Ministers Jese Saukuru and Sashi Kiran, supported ....

09/01/2025

The Finance Ministry has confirmed that civil service salaries, scheduled for today, January 9, have been processed. Due to the transition to a new payroll system, some delays occurred, but most civil servants received their pay on time. The new system, replacing a 40-year-old one, will improve .....

09/01/2025

| Heavy rain in the capital city yesterday did not stop young footballers who turned up at the Fiji FA Academy in Vatuwaqa.

09/01/2025

| The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s Men's team are 'leaving no stone unturned' as they prepare to kick-off the new year, on a positive note.

09/01/2025

| The Fiji Taxi Association has raised alarm over the growing threat of illegal vehicles posing as taxis, warning of serious safety concerns for the public.

09/01/2025

| Mataqali Matalevu from Vunitogoloa Village, Raviravi in Ra have utilised their lease monies to invest in two new 14 seater mini-bus.