Vodafone Fijiana XVs outside centre Josivini Neihamu has been named as one of the nominees for the prestigious World Rugby Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year a
As Hindus begin the nine days of Navratri, the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms, the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling on people to remem
Suspended Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Dr. Jalesi Nakarawa has been given time to review the first set of amended allegations against him with his counse
The Fijian Elections Office has confirmed that the FEO Results Mobile App will not be used in the next general elections while the results system and the National Registe
The family of 15-year-old Joseph Michael Kata, who tragically died in a suspected boating accident near Nasali Landing, Rewa, on 30th August, is still seeking answers fro
Fiji’s very own Francisco Bhagwan and Kali Tui have been named as one of the Pacific Break 2025 finalists after beating hundreds of entries from 18 Pacific nations to m
With our island homes surrounded by a vast expanse of ocean, no single state alone can preserve and maintain the safety and security of our region, which is why it will r
The people of Taviya Village in Ovalau have reintroduced restrictions on fishing within their traditional village boundaries as part of their efforts to revive fish stock
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a message to leaders who are recognizing a Palestinian state after the October 7th massacre, stating that they are are
Valelevu Police have charged the suspect alleged to be involved in a daylight burglary at a home in Nadera.
The incident was captured on CCTV footage and shared on so
FNPF contributions must be deducted for carers, and a proper policy or strategic framework will need to be developed and endorsed by Cabinet before it can be implemented
Contestants of the Hibiscus Festival 2025 brought smiles and heartfelt conversations to the Golden Age Home today as part of their community outreach program.
Among th
The UK, Australia and Canada have formally recognised a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel.
The coordinated initiative reflects growing outrag
A driver is in custody after causing an accident this afternoon along Vitogo in Lautoka.
Police say it is alleged to be a case of drink-driving.
They h
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent cyberbullying and online attacks directed at Youth Parlia
An Australian-born singer representing the United States at the Russian-hosted Intervision song contest has dropped out at the last minute after what organisers claimed w
It’s a new beginning for seven people who have been employed following the opening of Labeebah’s Cozy Corner restaurant in Labasa this month.
Manager Shivnes
As we mark World Peace Day today, retired environmental health worker Semi Masilomani says we must forgive, reconcile and accept in order for the country to be peaceful.�
19-year-old Miss Hibiscus contestant Maria Ali, sponsored by Merchant Finance, is strongly advocating for youth mental health and the role of spiritual support in overcom
Fijian singer Sumeet Tappoo has won four prestigious CLEF Music Awards 2025, held in Mumbai.
Tappoo was nominated in nine categories. He received four award
Good news for 192 families living in Vatulaulau Stages 1 and 2, Tarivo, Talaiya, Nasolo, Waiwai, and nearby areas, as they will now benefit from the newly opened Vatulaul
People of Balata College and Nadalei Village in Tavua are calling for assistance including health sector, sugar industry and infrastructure during the community engagemen
The $6 million Superyacht Berth Expansion at Port Denarau is set to create more jobs and business opportunities for local communities, which will benefit marine services,
Three Russian military jets on Friday violated NATO member Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes in an "unprecedentedly brazen" incursion, its government said, amid rising te
Cane farmers in the Western Division have received a timely boost following the recent Rarawai Mill fire in Ba, with the Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh u
Experts are calling for new regulations to require artificial intelligence chatbots to remind users they are not speaking with a real human, after an investigation by tri
Winning the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final today is our primary goal.
FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne highlighted this to the media this week say
The Miss Hibiscus Festival 2025 is officially underway, and the public can now vote for their favorite contestants by texting their initials to 812.
Speaking at the of
Drivers are advised to plan their travel, as roadworks will be carried out along Laucala Bay Road from 9 tonight, with completion expected by 5am tomorrow.
The F
EqualMed, who are a Non-Governmental Organization from the United States has donated a wide range of essential medical items such as thermometers, ultrasound gels, walker
Electoral Commission Chair Usaia Ratuvili says it will be up to Parliament to decide whether the secretary to the Commission should be an independent officer instead of t
In the appeal case where the State has sought a review of the judgement guidelines regarding Lenora Qereqeretabua and Agni Deo Singh’s cases against former school teach
One of this year’s Miss Hibiscus contestants is using her platform to call for stronger family relationships and more quality time between parents and children.
Spea
Epeli Laqeni, who allegedly killed his de-facto partner in Nakasi between September 3rd and 5th, has been remanded by Nasinu Magistrate Jone Bale during a special court s
A father from Nasautoka, Wainibuka in Tailevu expressed his gratitude after his 1-year-old daughter received free, life-saving heart surgery at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeev
Fiji Rugby Players Association Chairman, Ilivasi Tabua says his aim in setting up this Association is to empower our up-and-coming players, the development pathways on ho
The 69th Hibiscus Festival has officially launched, providing children, parents and the elderly with the opportunity to enjoy a week of festivities featuring a variety of
The Fiji Times has come under fire after publishing a caption labeling a photo of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as coup le
The Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga reminds people that it is crucial that the judicial process proceeds without external interference, sp
As excitement builds for the 2025 Hibiscus Festival, reigning Miss Hibiscus Melania Tora is calling on the public to treat contestants with dignity and compassion, remind
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has assured farmers who now have to divert their cane to Lautoka Mill from Rarawai Mill district wil
Six children have been given a new lease on life after undergoing open-heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva.
The children are
US President Donald Trump has suggested some TV networks should have their licences "taken away", as he backed America's broadcast watchdog in a row over the suspension o
From the confined walls of Naboro Prison and given a Presidential Pardon to captaining the Kadavu Provincial team in the Vanua Championship, the journey of their skipper
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has issued a powerful national call for healing, unity, and peace, urging all Fijians to confront intergen
The Financial Controller for the Fijian Elections Office, Romika Sewak says that former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s tax deduction was based on an amount o
Pacific Recycling Foundation will provide composting bins and materials, conduct training sessions, and assist in establishing school-led composting centres at Nadi Sanga
Businesswoman and TikToker Ana Masere has been remanded in custody and her case has been transferred to the Nadi Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon.
She is charged
Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue in Fiji, with 80 per cent of children under the age of two suffering from malnutrition and 50 per cent of school-aged
The legacy of military involvement in Fiji’s political landscape continues to cast a long shadow over national institutions, according to the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the
The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights says they are ashamed of our government for abandoning the principles of human rights, justice, peace, freedom, and human dignity,
Bamboo is rapidly emerging as a game-changing resource for Fiji, offering renewable, climate-resilient, and economically inclusive solutions that could revolutionise hous
21 recipients have been awarded certificates of completion by the Ministry for Employment, following the successful conclusion of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts has raised serious concerns over a $5,000 across-the-board salary increase given to FICAC staff in 2023 and has qu
Jimmy Kimmel was "appearing to directly mislead the American public" with his comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, the head of the US broadcast regulator says
The 2025 Marist Bazaar aims to reconnect Old Boys and support families by creating business opportunities, addressing social challenges, and strengthening the spirit of b
A 40-year-old Nadi woman has been charged by the Fiji Police Cybercrime Unit after consultation with the Office of the Director Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Police say
Thousands of people living along Princes Road from Tamavua to Colo-i-Suva, Flagstaff, Toorak, Walu Bay, and Nasinu are expected to experience low water pressure or interm
The South Pacific Stock Exchange is offering a free online workshop that will connect participants directly with the global experts who developed the new international su
Fijian Elections Office's Financial Controller Romika Sewak says former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem was very upset about his tax deduction and had repeatedly
The recent desecration of temples and places of worship in Fiji should not define who we are as a society.
This was shared by the Co-coordinator for Disaster Reduction
Fijian Elections Office's Director Corporate Services, Sanjeshwar Ram has stressed that the former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem should have paid his taxes rath
Samuela Tawase, the man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has had his case adjourned to tomorrow.
Tawase had his case adjou
The visit of the Indian Navy Ship Kadmatt has concluded today with a passage exercise with the RFNS Savenaca.
Fiji Navy says this exercise focused on communication and
The Judicial Services Commission is seeking an order to quash the findings and recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as th
Rajendra Prasad has been elected as the President of the newly formed Korovou Chamber of Commerce.
This is a milestone achievement for a small business community that
Fijian Holdings Limited Group has recorded a consolidated Net Profit Before Tax of $60.3 million for the year that ended on 30th June, which they say was against a challe
With the HIV cases now being confirmed in young children as low as 13 years old, the Medical Services Pacific are piloting a new project focusing on our children in schoo
Fiji’s coups have created lasting myths that justify certain actions and behaviour, many of which have been destructive and contributed to ongoing turmoil.
This has
Chief Justice Salesi Temo says that if the State and the witnesses do not persuade him, he will throw out the case against former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum an
The Fiji Labour Party has issued a stark warning over the devastating impact of the Rarawai Sugar Mill fire, calling for urgent government intervention to protect cane fa
A 26-year-old self-employed man of Kulukulu, Sigatoka, and a 40-year-old self-employed woman of Nadi are in police custody in relation to alleged offences involving socia
In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu of
Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says that the complaint letter against former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Sanee
Operations at the Rarawai Mill in Ba have come to a standstill after a major fire broke out in the powerhouse, causing extensive damage to parts of the mill.
The Fiji
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare and humanitarian aid in Fiji by funding open-heart surgeries for two children
Police have yet to ascertain the cause of death of 45-year-old woman Mozmin Khan, whose body was discovered at the bottom of a hotel elevator shaft in Suva 9 months ago.
31-year-old Lui Bale Vuibureta also known as XKON on TikTok, who allegedly offended Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya on social media, has been been remanded in custo
Miss National Fire Authority 2025 Rhyelle Aisea will use the 2025 Hibiscus Festival platform as an opportunity to remind us, as indigenous peoples of the Pacific, to hol
Two young patients, Iliesa Kini and Nayra Grace Reddy, were discharged today from the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese following successful heart
37-year-old Eroni Bati, who was arrested on Sunday night for his alleged involvement in the drug case, where two Police officers were earlier charged, has been remanded i
Indian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt bought in a team of doctors and paramedical staff in collaboration with MIOT Pacific Medical and RFMF for free health screenings at Albert P
Fiji National University has launched the 2025 Inter Tertiary Moot Competition, featuring a rivalry with the University of the South Pacific, where students will apply re
Popular content creator Ana Masere is being brought to the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters for questioning.
Police have confirmed that they received a r
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa says Director Corporate Services, Sanjeshwar Ram raised concerns on January 30th, 2023 about the misuse of public funds by the then
A fire broke out at the Rarawai Sugar Mill in Ba at around 11:30am today, triggering a rapid emergency response from the National Fire Authority.
The Ministry of
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has transferred a record $146 million in profit to the Fijian Government for the 2024–2025 financial year.
RBF Governor Ariff Ali says since
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to working with India to promote peace, security, and sustainabl
Dr. Paresh Pant is the new Chief Executive Officer for Tourism Fiji.
In a statement this morning, the Tourism Fiji Board announced Dr. Pant’s appointment following
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday today.
In a facebook post, Modi thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his phone call and warm g
Robert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died, according
One of the two men who were arrested on Sunday night for their alleged involvement in the drug case, where two Police officers were earlier charged, will front the Suva M
The 31-year-old farmer of Nadera, who was arrested in Nadi on Monday night for allegedly causing harm and publicly humiliating certain individuals through social media, h
The Daulomani Safe Home in Lautoka is providing a safe and welcoming space for women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, street dwellers, single mothers, an
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