Semi Naisevunivai, who is accused of killing Afroz Khan last year in Tailevu, will have his bail hearing on the 1st of August.
State Counsel Joshua Singh informed High
The 2025/2026 National Budget is short-sighted, debt-heavy, and dangerously out-of-touch with the real needs of the Fijian people.
While opposing the budget, Oppositio
Inmate Aisake Qiolele is grateful to the Fiji Corrections Service for the Yellow Ribbon Project as he now has a source of income by selling his paintings at the Tagimouci
Three people will appear in court today facing charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception in separate cases.
Police say that in the first case, a 23-year-ol
A couple will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion.
Police say on the 30th of June 2025, the vict
Assistant Minister for Justice, Ratu Josaia Niudamu, launched a direct attack in Parliament against Opposition MP Ketan Lal, accusing him of making racist and disrespectf
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament.
$1.13 million ha
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says the increase of about $345,000 to $2.39 million for personal emoluments for the Office of the Prime M
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has criticised the chairperson of Pacific Polytech for sending an email questioning the scrutiny of government funding allocated to the insti
Residents in the Vugalei District, especially in the villages of Naimasimasi and Nadaro, are being urged to take extra caution due to heavy flooding in the area.
The N
People must remain cautious as a landslide has occurred along Kings Road in Manoca, opposite Mara Road, extending into the Rewa River.
The Fiji Roads Authority says a
People can expect heavy rain until tomorrow and this may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas.
The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies over the
Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry say
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has called the reduction in VAT a little bit of sweet candy and says it does not compensate for all the hurt that the Coalition Government has
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has officially joined the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative, becoming part of a global network of over 130 stock exch
MSMEs in the Northern Division are expected to get a boost as the Na Vualiku Pilot MSME program will be launched this calendar year, offering cost-shared business develop
If the goal is to keep essential items affordable while boosting local industry, then we need to think outside the box, not defend the status quo.
This was highlighted
A man is currently receiving care at Lautoka Hospital following an injury at the Lautoka Mill and Fiji Sugar Corporation says a thorough review of the incident is being u
This budget is not visionary – it is short-term survival funded by debt, and ordinary Fijians are the ones paying the price.
Opposition MP Virendra Lal made this sta
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is currently no vehicle management system in place for the whole of government given tha
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has outlined major developments for the Fiji Police Force, including plans for body-worn cameras, station upgrades, the recruitment of
Termite infestation in the Western Division continues to be a worry for the Ministry of Education, with 44 schools affected and 11 schools severely affected.
This was
Several roads in the Central Division are currently closed or restricted to one lane due to flooding from the recent heavy rain.
The Fiji Roads Authority says sections
Israel says it has launched air strikes on the entrance of the Syrian military headquarters and near the presidential palace in the capital of Damascus.
Syrian state m
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says this is not a ‘panic budget’, as described by the Leader of the Opposition, but the panic i
The 2025/2026 National Budget is a budget that pays attention to details, taking simple yet meaningful changes, and hears the war cry of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, t
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal says he could not hold back his tears when he visited former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at Lautoka Aspen Hospital today.
Lal says h
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya says the VAT cut is not a cure but it is a band-aid solution to the cost of living problem.
While opposing the 2025-2026 National Budget in P
We can all agree that no budget is perfect — just as nothing in life or this world truly is.
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo highlighted
The number of people displaced by property fires in the first half of this year has increased to 652 compared to 566 in the same period last year, according to the Nation
The Old CWM Birthing Unit at Amy Street, Suva last month was deliberately set on fire.
This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane who says th
Minister of Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru has called for investments to build a new stadium in the Western division.
Saukuru was responding to the media when asked ab
Following the Fiji Water Flying Fijians match, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the surface at the HFC Bank Stadium was clearly not fit for an international match and
As the Fiji Police Force has been given increased funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget, Opposition MP Vijay Nath asks whether we need more uniforms, or if we need to
For a sustainable sugar industry, farmers who produce less than 100 tonnes and show little potential for improvement may be moved out of cane farming while more support w
$1.9 million has been allocated in the 2025/2026 National Budget for the completion of the long-awaited Lautoka Swimming Pool.
The project was initially approved in 20
The bail variation hearing for the former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been adjourned as he is suffering from a stroke and heart problem.
Defence counsel,
The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible scam that continues to be circulated on social media platfo
Continuous heavy rainfall in parts of Mumbai has led to flooding, especially in low-lying areas of the India’s financial capital.
The flooding has disrupted suburban
This is not a developed budget it is a destructive one that is built not to improve everyday life, but to give with one hand and take back with the other
This is raise
More than 107,000 people are set to benefit from this National Budget through key social welfare programs like the Family Assistance Scheme, Social Pension, Disability Al
Opposition MP, Rinesh Sharma has criticized the 2025/2026 National Budget, raising concerns over rising debt levels, youth challenges with tertiary education funding, and
Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has shown his full support to the 2025/2026 National Budget and says that this budget is for security, stability and the next generati
Saiasi Taulepa was emotional after the installation of Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as he was chosen from his family to mix the traditional kava that seals the
In just two years, this government borrowed almost $2.6 billion, almost as much as what the Banimarama government borrowed over 12 years, and this is their record.
Thi
People are raising concerns about a rise in burglaries in areas like Lajonia, Labasa and open drug dealings and drug usage in areas such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka.
The
Sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s legal counsel, Tanya Waqanika is now waiting for a letter from Solicitor General, Ropate Green’s team as the State tries
A family business in Labasa is now reaping the rewards of finding assistance through the Business Link Pacific (BLP Climate Category) Business Support Grant.
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Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the 2025/2026 National Budget provides a clear pathway and direction on the Government's intent for improving health se
As prayers resume at the Sanatan Shiv Temple in Samabula following the desecration last week, the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling on people not to
KPMG Fiji is continuing its support for women in technology with the second edition of its ‘IT’s Her Future’ insights programme, scheduled for this Thursday and Fri
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government.
This was highlighted b
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermini
The Government is taking bold steps to create jobs, support small businesses, reduce poverty, make it easier for ordinary Fijians to start businesses, and make government
Opposition MP, Sanjay Kirpal has called out the Coalition Government for spending more than $2 million of taxpayers' funds on Commission of Inquiry reports when people in
Sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s legal counsel, Tanya Waqanika met with Solicitor General, Ropate Green’s team this morning as the State tries to make a
One hundred men from Rewa and Cakaudrove have completed the Male Advocacy for Women’s Human Rights training conducted by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre this year.
United States President Donald Trump has laid out a pair of steps intended to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine, including funneling new weapons to Kyiv and threa
Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba has been granted a bail variation to travel overseas for busine
The man alleged to have caused the death of his 86-year old grandfather after attacking him with a cane knife has been charged.
The accused in the early hours of Satu
All four passengers who were onboard a small plane when it crashed at the UK's Southend Airport, east of metropolitan London, have died according to police.
Flight SUZ
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to boost export earnings by increasing production of key commodities such as kava, turmeric, taro, ginger, cocoa and coffee, and by
This is not a people's budget, this is a lollipop budget—a sweetener served just in time for election year.
This has been shared by Oppostion MP, Parveen Bala during
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same chal
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be a powerful catalyst of social and economic development for Pacific Island countries. It has the potential to support solutions
Over 40,000 people leaving our shores between 2022 and 2023 has placed immense pressure on Fiji’s workforce.
While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, the Leader
There are clear indications today after the application for leave for a judicial review by former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali that the State has approached Malim
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji is working towards a safer and more resilient future in the face of climate change, crime, and external threats.
While speaki
Defence counsel for former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, Tanya Waqanika argues that President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu did not have the authority under the Constitu
The man who allegedly stuck his wife on the head with a cane knife in Waiqanake Village, Rewa has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court.
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Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement.
Deputy Pri
Police are currently investigating nine cases related to the recent Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner.
Police
Fiji is at war against poverty.
This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today.
The man who allegedly desecrated the Shiv Temple in Samabula on Friday has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court.
28-year-old Samuela Tawase has been
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the desecration at the Samabula Shiv Temple is not the actions of a responsible citizen, and he apologizes to all Hindus in
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern.
While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, Seruiratu s
Police have recorded an 8 percent increase in crimes against children and a 28 percent rise in sexual offences last month.
This was revealed by the Commissioner of Pol
The case filed by sacked FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali against the President, Prime Minister, and Attorney General over her dismissal has been stood down to 2.15pm
The London Southend Airport has confirmed a small plane crash this morning with no details on where the plane was heading or how many people were on board at the time of
Labasa florist Neelam Sharma says she wants to empower women to get off their phones and get into gardening, as it is good for the mind and body and can also help them ea
The man who allegedly struck his wife with a cane knife while he was drunk in Waiqanake Village, Rewa has been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court this
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today.
This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant.
Two people have been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for allegedly dishonestly obtaining money through various scams.
A 51-year-old man from Lautoka has be
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned about six cases of burglary in the Lajonia, Tuatua and Avua areas in the Northern Division.
Police say the
With concerns raised over 25 percent of the health budget previously allocated to Aspen under past agreements, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor B
The 28 year old man involved in the alleged sacrilege case at Shiv Temple in Samabula has been charged.
Police say the man has been charged with one count of sacrilege
Ba Rugby just received a boost as Sportsworld signed an agreement this week to become the Official Match Ball Sponsor of the Ba Rugby Union.
Ba will use the Gilbert ma
A woman is admitted in hospital after she was allegedly struck with a cane knife by her drunk husband in Waiqanake Village, Rewa.
Police say the man is in custody afte
Following the desecration of the Sanatan Shiv Mandri in Samabula, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is urging the Fiji Police Force to thoroughly i
Concerns have been raised about the lack of preparedness in Fiji for the fast-growing impact of artificial intelligence, with a call made for the government to take AI mo
Fiji Police Psychologist Nicholas Fuata has personally assisted over 100 clients in overcoming suicidal ideation and attempts.
Following the Champions Indigenous Solut
A man in his 20s is in police custody after allegedly killing his 86-year-old grandfather in Lutu, Wainibuka with a cane knife.
The incident happened yesterday morning
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says the work of the CEO of Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service, Hasmukh Lal has helped students from rural and remote comm
President Donald Trump has announced that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30 percent tariff on imports to the US from 1st August.
He warned he would impose e
The Vishva Hindu Parishad Fiji has strongly denounced the heinous desecration of sacred idols at the Sanatan Shiv Mandir in Samabula on Friday and is urging the Governmen
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says his Ministry’s unutilised budget of 7 percent is a concern and he is urging all Heads of Departments to utilise alloca
Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets as Rewa Butter prices will increase from tomorrow.
A quarter pound of butter which used to cost $3.51 will now be $4, the pri
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has expressed concern at the desecration of Hindu idols at the Samabula Shiv Mandir but has cautioned against seeing it as a si
Fresh Farm Fiji, located in Soisoi, Tabia in Labasa, has quickly become one of Vanua Levu’s leading egg suppliers, producing 150 to 180 trays daily — selling out each
An emotional Jiuta Wainiqolo has dedicated the Fiji Water Flying Fijians 29-14 win over Scotland, to his late father.
Wainiqolo also dedicated it to his wife Fiona, ba
Stand-in All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says his side needs to be more clinical and play in the right areas of the field when they take on France in their second Test at
A preliminary report into the Air India crash last month finds that both fuel control switches were moved to cut-off position - a step that usually turns off the engines
Nadi is looking forward to the Bula Festival next week, with a focus on showcasing Fijian culture, providing entertainment, and raising funds for charitable causes.
Tr
130 artifacts of 108 photographs, 16 traditional war clubs and 6 tabua have been donated by the Wakaya Perfection Trustees to the Fiji Museum.
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In the wake of the recent attack on the Shiv Mandir in Samabula, members of the SODELPA Party have visited the temple to personally express their support and solidarity w
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has also strongly condemned the recent shameful and despicable act of sacrilege at the Samabula Shiv Temple and is calling upon the Gove
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling on the government to urgently step up protection for all places of worship following the desecration of the hi
The Fiji water Flying Fijians have beaten Scotland 29-14 in a game that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Indiscipline cost Scotland the match as they were sh
The suspect who allegedly entered and desecrated the Sanatan Shiv Mandir in Samabula yesterday afternoon has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation.
This has been
Good news as after not hosting any major event since 2016, a redeveloped Govind Park in Ba will finally open on the 31st of this month.
Chair of the Board of Special A
Fiji Roads Authority focus’s on the infrastructure of the Tamavua I Wai Bridge, Vunikura, and Korolevu upgrades.
A workshop was held at Pasifika Communities Universi
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Coach Mick Byrne says their scrum is one of the areas that they have been working on, and forwards coach Graham Dewes has done a great job.
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As the installation of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as the Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, na Tui Lau comes to an end, the Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa
This kind of hate and disrespect for religion has no place in our community.
These actions are meant to scare us and divide us, but we won't let them win but instead,
Good news for the construction industry as cement supply in the market is now normalized.
While providing an update on its subsidiary Pacific Cement Pte Limited, the F
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says he is deeply concerned and saddened by the recent act of vandalism at the Samabula Shiv Temple, where sacred sta
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he is absolutely disgusted by the sacrilegious act at the Shiv Temple in Samabula and is calli
Parliament has officially passed the 2025–2026 National Budget, with 75 percent of Members of Parliament voting in favour of the budget, matching ...
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The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
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