More women in leadership roles in some industries but calls made for equal pay
Women across various industries including market vendors, fisheries and construction are progressing in terms of leadership and equality but challenges of equal pay and c
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Tabuya shouldn’t have presented the Matanigasau to Govt - Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali believes former Minister for Women Lynda Tabuya should not have presented the Matanigasau to the Government as s
Champions Trophy final: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in today’s Champions Trophy final against India could be ke
Fiji sets course to become a regional shipbuilding powerhouse
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Fiji’s shipbuilding industry, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officially received the feasibility study report on its r
Rise in reported crimes against women but most rape cases go unreported – Ali
The number of people reporting crimes against women particularly domestic violence, harassment and rape is increasing but the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre believes t
Security of tenure has led some civil servants to become slack – Prof. Prasad
Civil servants now have the security of tenure, but this has led to the transition where some people feel that because they have a permanent job, they can afford to be a
Call to end violence against women and girls as Fiji marks International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a call is being made to end violence against women and girls in the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for F
Fiji and Australia sign agreement to boost police training, forensics, and cross-border operations
Fiji Police Force Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw have further strengthened ties, committing joint support to cross-
Gene Hackman and wife both died of natural causes, but several days apart
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, who died after she contracted a rare virus. A New Mexico medical inv
Karan breaks his own national 5,000m record again
Long distance runner and Pacific Games 10,000 metres champion Yeshnil Karan has broken his own 5,000 metres national record at the Box Hill Burn in Melbourne. The form
Super Rugby Pacific CEO admits oversights after Fijian Drua forced to take truck to hotel
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley has admitted that oversights and breakdowns in communications resulted in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua having to pile into the back
Women leaders call for stronger govt action and support to bridge gender gaps
Women leaders from the construction and fisheries industry and market vendors are calling for stronger government action, better support systems and improved infrastructu
Eight people, including two under the age of 18, charged with serious sexual offences in February
A 15-year-old boy was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old cousin brother last month. This has been confirmed by the Office of the Department of
Major infrastructure projects to be announced in June budget – Prof. Prasad
There are major public sector funded projects in the upcoming budget which includes bridges, the Nadi River flood alleviation project and many others that the government
Over 5,000 more students transition to secondary school this year - Radrodro
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says retaining children in school has been a major target for the Ministry but they have seen a major increase in student intake fro
Suva-Nausori water issues will be resolved within 18 months - Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau is confident that over the next 18 months and by the end of the four-year term of the Coalition Government, the major water i
Samoan PM defeats second no-confidence vote in two weeks
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in two weeks. Fiame defeated the no-co
Speaker of Parliament highlights conflict in Constitution’s amendment provisions
Speaker of Parliament Filimoni Jitoko says in his view, there appears to be an inherent inconsistency and conflict between the provisions of Section 159(2)(c) of the Cons
Dissent in Opposition as Kirpal to file complaint over 'snake' remark, chamber entry denial
There is dissent in the Opposition Group of 16 Bloc as member Sanjay Kirpal who voted for the motion to suspend Standing Order to allow for the tabling of the Constitutio
National Migration Policy drafting underway to address labour mobility, skilled migration and border security
Fiji's National Migration Policy which will guide labour mobility programmes, skilled migration pathways, diaspora engagement and measures to counter irregular migration
Cabinet to decide on removal of No-Repeat Policy - Radrodro
A report will be submitted to Cabinet for a decision on the removal of the No-Repeat Policy or Automatic Progression Policy. This has been confirmed by Minister for Ed