Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has stressed the importance of the relationship with Fiji after meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Waugh and a Rugby Australia
The Taxi Base and Stand System will be re-introduced after the Land Transport Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Parliament.
26 MPs voted for it, 6 did not vote, while
As part of its urgent response to Fiji’s escalating HIV outbreak, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, has announced the handover
Kava Bars around Fiji have now been ordered to close at 1am effective immediately through the Government’s directive.
This has been confirmed by the Deputy Prime Min
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem says artificial intelligence is a mixed blessing for journalism, as it makes the production and dissemination
We thought it was time to take a break from domestic “navel gazing’ and focus instead on Fiji and its position in the world post Donald Trump taking power.
Followi
Many people have been discussing the distribution of the 8,700 scholarships for 2025, with the majority of recipients reportedly being of iTaukei ethnicity.
With the b
The Bangladeshi workers employed at Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh’s farm in Waiqele, Labasa now have received their annual du
Following serious concerns regarding the repeated loud noise in residential areas after a loud church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate plea fo
The University of Fiji hosted a successful Avant Garde Art Exhibition on the evening of April 30th at its Samabula Campus, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to f
Cruise tourism contributes US$21.4 million directly to the Fijian economy, and with a flow-on effect, the indirect contribution to the economy is estimated at $22.7 milli
The safety of our future leaders and the handover of these road safety kits to schools is not just a corporate responsibility but a personal one as well as a mother.
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Ratu Inoke Rabukawaqa, the Head Boy of Suva Grammar School, led 998 students during their Cadet Passout Parade and was awarded the Baton of Honour for leadership.
The
5 people are making a great start to the weekend after winning some amazing prizes in the M-Paisa Promotion Prize Draw, which was held this morning by the Hot Bread Kitch
McDonald's has suffered its biggest drop in US sales since the height of COVID, a fall that it said was driven by people's concerns over the US economy.
Despite a mark
Great news for civil servants in Kadavu after the government has formalised contracts with two successful contractors who will undertake essential maintenance works on go
Fiji National University Natabua Campus, Assistant Professor Mohammed Feroz Ali has raised concerns about how PEMAC is taught in schools, saying that research has shown t
A man and a woman will be produced in the Nadi Magistrates Court today, jointly charged with the alleged possession of illicit drugs and cash of over $20,000 believed to
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO, Mark Evans appeared on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
The show focuses on the Drua’s performance this season
A family in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their 4-bedroom house.
Sharmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner, told fiji
Attorney General Graham Leung says in the past, FICAC has been accused of being a political tool, particularly during the last administration.
While contributing to th
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will have to read the Commission of Inquiry report and decide the follow up actions his powers allow him to take.
Rabuka confirm
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara has been ruled out of the remaining Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season with a ruptured ACL in his left knee.
The 22-year-old had be
President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has today confirmed that he will await and be guided by advice from Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on the publication of the Commissio
A family in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their 4-bedroom house yesterday.
Sharmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner,
Following concerns about the lack of security checks and screenings at Taveuni and Nausori Airports, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka
As Parliament observed a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives to domestic violence, questions are being asked on why 2 out of 3 men in this country th
Following the law is one thing — but doing what is right for your workers is another.
This is the message shared by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to the employer of
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo has raised a point of order in Parliament, calling on Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma to withdraw his statement regarding drugs found in
As usual, the Leader of the Fiji Labour Party is lying again.
This is the response from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, on b
School heads are in a position to influence both teachers and students, shaping the future of generations to come.
While speaking at the closing of the 131st Fiji Prin
MetService has upgraded its Wellington wind warning to red, the highest warning possible.
Wellingtonians are being warned to stay away from doors and windows as the hi
It was a heartbreaking morning for a family residing in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa, as their 4-bedroom house was destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
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Following recent road accidents and reckless driving behaviours among Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers, the National Joint Enforcement Joint Order between the Land Tr
Medical services in the country are expected to be boosted following a donation of medical equipment worth $10 million from the Japanese Government to help the ailing hea
47-year-old Daniel Prasad, who is charged with the murder of his 28-year-old partner Karishma Chaudhry in Kerebula, Nadi over the weekend, has been remanded in custody.
VITIFM personality, Paula Roko Nabuta fondly known as ‘Ouch Mama’ will be laid to rest today.
The funeral service will start at 10am today at Saint Mark Anglican C
A 13-year-old student is the youngest patient to have tested positive for HIV.
This was revealed by Ema Rakaususu, a representative from the Ministry of Health’s Dep
The Land Transport Amendment Bill 2025 will be debated in Parliament today.
The Bill was moved by the Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services
The nation needs to learn from the past, as Fiji’s education system was not founded in secularism but was built largely by religious communities.
Deputy Vice-Chancel
People can expect some relief at the pump and on household gas expenses, as fuel and gas prices will decrease from tomorrow.
The price of unleaded fuel drops from $2.7
There are 20 prohibited migrants that the Ministry of Immigration is currently trying to track down.
This has been confirmed by Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupot
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says when the Coalition Government came into power, the first thing they recognised was that they ne
Speaker of Parliament, Filimoni Jitoko expressed his condolences with other Members of Parliament after the death of a member of the Immigration Ministry staff at Lagilag
$92,310 which was raised last year has been presented during the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea to help transform lives and strengthen cancer care across Fiji.
The time has come for principals to understand the meaning of leadership, separate from their roles as administrators and managers of the school system.
University of
The final journey home of VITIFM personality, Paula Roko Nabuta fondly known as ‘Ouch Mama’ starts this evening.
Roko’s funeral cortege will leave CWM Hospital M
Both the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 and the international rugby test match between Fiji and Scotland will go ahead as scheduled at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this J
People can hope for easing of traffic congestion during peak hours as the Ministry of Transport, with key stakeholders, will trial some solutions for a month.
While sp
The economic cost of violence against women and girls in Fiji is estimated at over $300 million per year, roughly 7% of our annual GDP.
The Fiji Women's Rights Movemen
Investment Fiji has been awarded the Foreign Direct Investment Award for the South, East Asia and Oceania region at the AIM Investment Awards 2025, held during the Annual
Principals from various schools around the country are currently taking part in the 2025 Fiji Principals Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva.
President of th
Over 50 street youths were registered during the Easter on the Park Program, with two youths gaining casual employment post-event, seven youths under the age of 25 years
The Lautoka City Council is currently owed $10 million in rates and rental arrears according to figures presented in Parliament during the debate on the Council’s 2015�
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo confirms that there is no mining activity happening at Mount Kasi, and currently, it is an exploration project.
While responding t
A 47-year-old man has been charged for the alleged murder of his 28-year-old partner Karishma Chaudhry in Kerebula, Nadi over the weekend.
He will appear in the Nadi M
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is all set to make his comeback to the big screen with his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par.
While the film's trailer was initially set for
FICAC confirms that it does not have jurisdiction to investigate matters related to employment decisions, such as terminations and recruitments within the Ministry of Edu
FICAC has again cleared former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama regarding an investigation into the validity of Bainimarama’s position as Party Leader of the FijiFirs
Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Luke Rokovada has strongly condemned the tragic death of Sainimere Tuinasakea, a dedicated civil servant from the Department of
A cousin of Top Gun: Maverick screenwriter Eric Singer is suing Paramount Pictures, claiming he wrote scenes for the Oscar-winning film but was never credited or compensa
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa says the plan is to have the local government elections by the end of this year.
He says the timeline will only be confirm
Stress is a silent killer in the workplace, yet it is rarely recognised as a hazard, and stress-related conditions and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are claiming the l
Following serious concerns that due to the loud noises from a church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate plea for help not being heard, Minister
Residents of the Tovata Flats at the new Lagilagi Housing in Raiwaqa are still reeling in shock following an alleged stabbing and suicide incident that claimed two lives
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has revealed that 90 percent of women don’t report the domestic violence they endure at the hands of their partners
Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has stated in Parliament that the Government is committed to improving road infrastructure in Vanua Levu.
Ro Filipe highl
Sri Madhusudan Sai, global humanitarian and founder of the, was awarded the Honorary Companion of the Order of Fiji for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degre
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj is calling on the Ministry of Local Government to hold local government elections as soon as possible due to the disconnect between the Depar
The inaction of the previous government has led us to what we are doing at the moment.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica stated this in re
The woman who Police have been looking for after she left the hospital while being treated for injuries that were allegedly inflicted by her partner has reached out to fi
To ensure the safety of Fijians as well as strengthening collaboration towards crime prevention and security at Fiji’s major ports, a Memorandum of Understanding was si
Fijian families and businesses can rest assured that there will be no shortage of cement products, despite the temporary closure of Pacific Cement Pte Limited.
Fijian
There are over 2.8 million work-related deaths annually, highlighting the urgent need to enhance workplace safety as technology advances, and prioritising worker safety i
Police are currently conducting house-to-house enquiries after a man was seen this morning at the Nabua junction with his face covered in blood.
Police confirm they im
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh has clarified that the dialogue sessions currently being conducted throughout the country by
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that two years is not enough time to fix the roads in Vanua Levu after the Opposition MP, Ketan Lal said that Rabuka has failed t
Two men are being questioned by Police following a dispute outside a supermarket in Valelevu.
A video shared widely on social media shows one of the men punching the o
Police is trying to locate the woman who was found by police officers outside an apartment complex in Suva with visible injuries and was taken to the CWM Hospital for med
The Ministry for Education has set up a disaster risk resilient department to look after any disasters that are confronting schools in the various districts and divisions
As Fiji, along with the other countries, have been given a 90-day reprieve before the higher ‘retaliatory tariff’ of 32 percent imposed by the United States comes int
State lawyer, Triveshni Sharma has made the final submission to the High Court, arguing that Tevita Kapawale should be convicted as there was substantial evidence provide
There was a sense of shock and concern at the Nabua junction this morning after a man was seen standing at the busy intersection with blood streaming down his face.
Wi
About 11 people have been killed after a car drove into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver.
Acting Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai, says the victims are aged
As Labasa has been identified as a hot spot for termites, businesses have raised concerns of high cost of building material and people are opting for steel structures.
Despite the challenges faced, Tavakubu, Lautoka based Daulomani Home continues to serve as a beacon of hope for those abandoned by families, operating through the love an
Noting the seriousness of the current dengue outbreak in the country, 14 communities in the Lami area, including 300 youths' came together to conduct a massive clean-up c
At Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals), cutting-edge technology and compassionate care go hand in hand. From life-saving open-heart surgeries to day-to-day diag
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection and National Federation Party member, Sashi Kiran, has clarified that the government is not reducing social welfare sup
As the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua turns their focus to a new week and a new battle ahead of them at home this Saturday, basic mistakes and preventable errors are some thi
Assistant Commissioner of Police and Chief of Staff Sakeo Raikaci has passed away
He was called to rest on Saturday.
The Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu say
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