We have a debt level that we have to manage and that itself is a challenge and we have to deal with it.
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman
27 students who have graduated from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute can now utilize their new farming skills in their agriculture business and assist their family.
The welfare of our farmers and their involvement is critical as they play a crucial role in the economy.
This was highlighted by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister
The Pacific Community (formerly known as South Pacific Commission) has confirmed that the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture will be held from the 6th to the 16th
International Union for Conservation of Nature Oceania Regional Office’s Fiji Marine Project Officer Alisi Rabukawaqa and Protected and Conserved Areas Coordinator Rahu
A 43-year-old farmer from Bulileka, Labasa was taken into custody by the Labasa Taskforce after being found to be in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
The Indian government has committed to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji that will also benefit the people of the Pacific.
Acting Prime Minister and Mi
Jasper Williams High School and Nadi Sangam Primary School are the two recent west based schools to implement the Recycling on The Go (ROG) Ambassadors Program.
ROG Am
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew has called on police inspectors and corporals to change their mindset and understand their roles as leaders.
While openin
We need to be sure on the way tobacco is promoted, it has to be understood that fixing to get a short term gain, cannot be justified by our long term pain.
Permanent S
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad confirms that an election will be held to appoint people to the Sugar Cane Growers Council but he s
With a number of Fiji National University graduates from the veterinary program calling for answers and solutions as they are still not registered to practice as vets, th
Fiji is keen to learn from the experience and success of the Mauritius sugar industry, especially in areas of power co-generation, ethanol production and production of re
A man in his 40’s has passed away at the Lautoka Hospital following an accident.
It is alleged that the man was driving along Lovu, Lautoka yesterday morning when he
Well known psychotherapist, Selina Kuruleca has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Education, top business executive, Eseta Nadakuitavuki has been appointed Permanent
A tip received through the Crimestoppers line 919, has led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man who allegedly stole a bike from Albert Park on Sunday morning.
Police s
Residents from Navua have raised concerns regarding drugs being sold near a billiard shop, and some boys are also seen loitering in town selling drugs during the day.
2000 coup leader, George Speight who has been serving time for over 20 years, has applied for a presidential pardon as he wants to be released from prison.
When questi
$48.91 million has been paid out in compensation under the no fault scheme by the Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji since 1st January 2018.
$32.66 million of th
Pacific Recycling Foundation has not secured any major co-funding in its first year of operation and has mostly been supported by Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited through the
As work continues on strengthening our systems and laws relating to human trafficking, Police have opted not to make any comments on the National Action Plan being discus
The Vodafone Fijiana XVs side to take on Tonga tonight in the Oceania Women's Championships in Gold Coast has been named with coach Inoke Male making 10 changes.
The c
The United States is Fiji’s largest and fastest growing export market.
Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica highlighted this during the inauguration of Fiji’s Trad
A 22 year old man who allegedly broke into a house and burnt it down in Labasa, has been charged with one count each of arson, burglary and theft.
It is alleged that t
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, defying condemnations from Western governments, businesses and human rights acti
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere hosted a reception at the State House for cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corp, civil society members, and other invited gu
The suspended political parties have until the close of business today to submit their list of source of funds or face de-registration.
FijiFirst (in suspension) is th
Over the weekend, one of the most beloved teams in the Marvel Cinematic Universe were successful on yet another mission, as Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 flew past a ma
Various provinces have raised concerns during the Great Council of Chiefs consultations regarding the participation of youth and women in the GCC meetings.
This has be
Residents from Makoi continue to raise concerns regarding the selling of drugs near a major supermarket in the area where some boys are often seen smoking marijuana.
R
There were long lines of people outside the Fiji Museum waiting for their chance to be able to see the displays.
Vinti Chandra from Nadi says she last visited the muse
He was known as a man of two worlds, as a prominent chief and as the first among equals of the Fijian cadre in the British administration.
President Ratu Wiliame Katon
Fijian Rugby legends and former Wallabies Lote Tuqiri and Radike Samo will join Queensland Reds’ Joana Rabaka and Isaac Henry alongside FRU staff to host Rugby activiti
Fiji Women’s Crisis Center will conduct a candlelight vigil this Thursday from 6pm to 8pm to remember those women who lost their lives due to extreme domestic violence
This month has seen three key decisions take effect, for the first time an annual holiday to honour the early Girmitiyas, the Great Council of Chiefs was reborn and the r
People turned out in numbers to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations today which began with a march from the Flea Market to Albert Park.
Students from Queen Vic
Thousands of cruise passengers were evacuated from their rooms in the early hours this morning after a fire broke out on a ship off the New South Wales coast.
The blaz
221.5kg of unsorted recyclables consisting of 15.5kg of PET bottles, 68kg of various types of plastic, and 138kg of general waste were collected by Pacific Recycling Foun
Fiji commits to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States.
This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, S
Police Chief Operations Officer ACP Livai Driu says a notable change has been seen towards supporting efforts in eradicating the illegal drug trade in recent weeks.
AC
Cabinet has endorsed the guidance note for the National Early Childhood Care Services Policy and Regulatory Framework.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the guidan
A call is being made to return a specialised Avanti bike of a 16-year-old boy that was stolen from Albert Park this morning.
The boy is preparing to take part in the u
The Chiefs have locked in top spot on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific ladder with one round of the regular season still remaining, after a 31-21 win over the Brumbie
A 20-year-old student has passed away at the CWM Hospital yesterday after being a victim of an accident on the 21st of May.
Police say she was crossing the Kings Road
Cabinet has approved the National Action Plan to prevent violence against all women and girls and its implementation strategy 2023-2028.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabu
A 40-year-old man was arrested along Waimanu Road yesterday after he was allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine.
Chief Operations Officer
Cabinet has approved the Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2023.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Bill proposes to remove “Special Zones” from the Liquor Act.
Rabu
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Meli Derenalagi says they have to work on their mistakes before they play the Reds in an all important clash on Saturday.
Derenalagi
Central Victoria's football community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old player who died after becoming unresponsive during a game on Saturday.
Police said emergenc
A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his phone.
It took three days to pump millions of litres of wa
Justice Alipate Qetaki says any consultation undertaken on reviewing iTaukei laws should also include the tenants on iTaukei land and this is one way to honour Ratu Sir L
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance looks forward to supporting the Fijian Elections Office after signing a Memorandum of Understanding in
Christian Leali'ifano missed a conversion on the stroke of full time that gave the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua a 47-46 victory over the Moana Pasifika in the Shop N Save S
As the cold weather has set in, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of blankets, towels and rugs.
SPCA says this will help to keep the dogs and
As the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua look forward to a tough encounter against the Moana Pasifika, Drua fans are hopeful for a crucial win this afternoon.
Interlink bus d
Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a statesman, scholar, soldier, administrator and a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale.
This was highlighted by Fiji Lab
Unity Fiji Party leader and former Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Savenaca Narube says he is sad to note that we have not realized the economic vision in Fiji and have not
Ratu Sukuna, even as a decorated and hailed French Foreign legionnaire and traditional chief of high rank would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on ot
Cabinet has approved the reduction in travel allowances for all Members of Parliament including the Prime Minister and Members of Cabinet.
This reduction will be imple
Cabinet has approved the extension of visa and permit free entry to persons registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula and the descendants of all communities who have made Fiji
The pressure will be on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua to get a crucial win this afternoon if they are to have any chances of making it to the quarter finals of the Shop
The fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today.
Former President of the Fiji Law Society Graham Leung highlighted this at the Visionar
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica says the return of the Great Coun
The growth projection for the Fijian economy in 2023 is revised upward to 8.0 percent from the 6.0 percent envisaged in November 2022.
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor an
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