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.
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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
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
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
Vunimono High School has claimed the Boys Under-17 title in the Rewa Secondary Schools Football Association competition after a dominant 3-0 win over Nakasi High School.
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.
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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
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.
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Police are currently investigating nine cases related to the recent Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner.
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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.
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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
Thousands of underprivileged children in Fiji are one step closer to accessing better education, thanks to a generous $30,000 donation from Burger King Fiji to the Founda
A man has been arrested and is being questioned for allegedly entering and destroying idols at the Sanatan Shiv Mandir in Samabula in broad daylight.
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Specialized hilly terrain cane harvester will soon arrive in Fiji as part of a research and development project under the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji due to the lack
With mobile wallet users now having to comply with additional regulatory requirements to continue using the service, Vodafone Fiji has announced that all current users of
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic.
A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that since 201
The bail variation ruling for Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba will be given next Tuesday.
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The Ministry of Health is yet to comment on the cleaning contract for CWM Hospital re-awarded to the company with the same shareholders as the previous company.
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30 year old Tevita Kapawale has been found guilty of 5 counts of murder, 1 count of attempted murder and 1 count of intimidation by High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqere
Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi and the head of the Burebasaga Confederacy, Ro Teimumu Kepa says its an honour and privilege for her to open the Lau Provincial Council
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he was deeply honoured to attend the installation of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as Tui Nayau
The 18-year-old high school student who allegedly caused the death of a man in his 20s at an apartment complex in Suva earlier this week has been remanded in custody by t
People are now waiting to find out whether newly installed Tui Nayau, Tui Lau and Sau Ni Vanua O Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara will follow the footsteps of his late fa
At least 15 Palestinians — including eight children and two women — were killed in an Israeli airstrike outside a clinic in central Gaza.
BBC News says according t
A Special Constable has been charged with one count of Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm after he allegedly assaulted a man in Suva last weekend.
The incident alleged
In a major step to improve housing services, the Ministry of Housing has launched Fiji’s first digital portal for the First Home Ownership Initiative, making it easier,
The VOU Fijian Flying Circus now underway in Suva is not only dazzling crowds with flips, drama, juggling, the Fijian village clown and Fijian flair, but it’s also lift
Being a leader is to uplift people’s lives.
That is the comment from the newly installed Tui Lau, Sau Ni Vanua O Lau and Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Mara after an elabora
Following the installation of the Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua o Lau, na Tui Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, the Ambassador of China to Fiji, Zhou Jian, handed over a donati
The charge against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in the case where he is charged alongside former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho for allegedly making unw
The 18-year-old student who allegedly caused the death of a man in his 20s at an apartment complex in Suva earlier this week has been charged.
The accused has been cha
Former Hurricanes and Vannes winger Salesi Rayasi will get his second start at fullback after being named in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians team to play Scotland on Saturd
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho could be taking the stand during the trial where they allegedly made unwarranted d
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka did not attend the installation ceremony of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as the Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau.
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To ensure that the benefits of the 2025–2026 Fijian National Budget is passed down to everyone, more than 120 market surveys have been carried out nationwide by the Fij
Fijian Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Nazhat Shameem has played a key role in a major milestone for justice in Afghanistan, as the ICC’s Pre-Tri
The Acting Attorney-General, Minister for Justice, and Minister responsible for Elections, Siromi Turaga has officially received the final report from the Commissioners f
At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India's western Gujarat state, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police of
It was a spectacular scene at Tubou Village in Lakeba with the culmination of the installation ceremony of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as the Sau ni Vanua o Lau and Tui L
Two more men have been arrested by the Taveuni Task Force, which was deployed to the island to identify those involved in yaqona thefts.
Police say the latest update b
A man in his 40s from Sigatoka has been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for allegedly obtaining $10,000 through a fake online investment scheme.
It is alle
Assistant Commissioner of Police Kasiano Vusonilawe says last month they arrested six people for drug related crimes in Lakeba and earlier this month, three were taken in
Tubou Village in Lau is ready to host thousands of people that will bear witness to the installation of the Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau that will take place today.
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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