PM calls for unity and compassion this Easter
In the face of recent challenges, including the devastating floods that have affected many of our communities, the message of Easter takes on a renewed significance. It c
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Cabinet endorses agreement with Japan for $27.2M disaster response vessel
The Japanese Government will provide Fiji a grant of about $27.2 million for the procurement of a disaster response multi-purpose vessel. This comes as the Cabinet end
FRU to earn 10% royalty as it partners with The Calmer Co to launch coconut water powder-infused kava product
The Calmer Co, the name behind Fiji Kava, has joined forces with the Fiji Rugby Union to launch a new coconut water powder-infused kava product, which will see the FRU ea
Parliament Speaker’s vehicle overturns after accident along Rewa Street
The Speaker of Parliament Filimoni Jitoko’s vehicle has been involved in an accident with a private vehicle along Rewa Street, close to the Sun Fryer restaurant.
Seruiratu says Easter reminds us to reflect, show compassion and strengthen unity as Fijians
There is so much we can learn from each other when we approach our differences with respect and an open heart. This has been highlighted by Leader of the Opposition, I
40 new jobs as Shop Plus Supermarket opens in Rakiraki, boosting local economy
Good news for the people of Rakiraki as 40 people now have a job following the opening of the Shop Plus Supermarket today. Prominent Rakiraki businessman and supermark
Chaudhry calls Tikoduadua’s Middle East trip a waste of taxpayers’ funds
Minister for Home Affairs and Defence Pio Tikoduadua has arrived safely in Israel as part of his six-week visit to the Middle East to meet Fijian peacekeepers, while Fiji
Fiji Freemason receives highest Masonic Award
Fijian Ross McDonald has been honoured by the United Grand Lodge of England with the prestigious Grand Master’s award, the Order of Service to Masonry, in recognit
Rabuka urges civil servants to recommit and reminds them of the sacrifices they must make
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded civil servants of the sacrifice they are expected to make and is urging them to recommit themselves to their calling of being
Reserving seats for women in Parliament risks being tokenistic - Ketan Lal
Creating special allocation of seats for women in Parliament may appear progressive on the surface, but in reality, it risks being tokenistic—elevating a few selec
Calls made to lower 5% threshold for independent candidates in elections
Calls are being made to lower the 5 percent threshold for independent candidates in the general elections, as it is too high and unfairly equal to that of political parti
Heavy rain warning for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Kadavu and nearby islands; alert for the rest of Fiji
A heavy rain warning is now force for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands while a heavy rain alert is now in force for the rest of Fij
Uciwai families demand water carting trucks after being without running water for a week
More than 10 families in Uciwai, Nadi are demanding the Water Authority of Fiji to provide them with at least water carting trucks if they cannot provide running water as
Tikoduadua to travel alone to visit Fijian peacekeepers, says leadership must match their sacrifice
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says he will be travelling alone on his upcoming multi-country mission to visit Fijian soldiers serving in peaceke
Heavy rain alert in force as wet weather expected this Easter Friday
Expect a rainy Easter Friday as a heavy rain alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi Weather Office
Over 20 mother-to-child HIV cases recorded in Fiji last year
More than 20 cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Fiji were recorded in the country last year. This has been confirmed by Health Ministry’s Head of Fami
China urges US to 'completely cancel' tariffs
Chinese officials are calling on US President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his so-called reciprocal tariffs, as a trade war between the world's two biggest economi
Ministry to develop guidelines and break the silence around menopause – Dr Pillay
The Ministry of Health will be developing guidelines and training materials for healthcare workers to improve their understanding and response to menopause in women. T
People want constituencies back – Fatiaki agrees it may be possible without changing the 2013 Constitution
Chair of the Electoral Law Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki, says people attending consultations on the electoral laws have unanimously called f
Call made to increase Parliamentary seats to allow for reservation of seats for women
Calls are being made to increase the number of seats in Parliament to allow for the temporary special measure of reserving at least 30 percents for women. Imrana Jalal
Human Rights Commission calls quotas to boost women’s leadership roles and for stronger online safety laws
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on the Government to urgently address gender-related issues by reviewing and enhancing existing nation