National Referendum will be held on 9th of December this year
The National Referendum will be held on 9th December this year.Administration of the referendum will be undertaken by the Fijian Elections Office, under the direction of
Author: Rashika Kumar
Pacific must be at centre of global climate decision-making – Tabuya
Climate decisions are only as strong as the voices that shape them.This has been highlighted by Minister for Environment Lynda Tabuya while opening the Pacific Pre-COP31
Doing nothing on climate change is a choice - Rabuka
As Ministers and world leaders from more than 50 countries gather in Nadi for Pacific Pre-COP31 from today, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we know the science have s
Praising resilience while expanding fossil fuels is an excuse for inaction“ Archbishop Chong
Praising Pacific Islanders for being strong and resilient while continuing to expand fossil fuels becomes a moral excuse for inaction, delaying climate finance and leavin
Dramasi women wake up at 2am to collect water as climate change dries up water sources
Women in Dramasi, Tavua are waking up as early as 2 or 3 in the morning and climbing over a hill to collect water as climate change continues to dry up water sources in t
Traditional fishing grounds could be lost if global temperatures overshoot 1.5 degrees “ Dr Varea
Traditional fishing grounds could be lost if global temperatures overshoot 1.5 degrees Celsius, as fish are forced to move to new feeding grounds, according to Pacific Is
36 ministerial-level representatives expected at Fiji pre-COP
About 36 ministerial-level representatives, including the majority of Pacific leaders including France, are expected to attend the upcoming pre-COP discussions, with Fiji
48hr campaign blackout period removed, and refreshment and transport for voters allowed
Parliament has passed changes to electoral laws late last night removing the 48-hour campaign blackout, and reducing the campaign-free zone around polling stations from 3
Police says seek help if homeless people at bus stops pose a threat
People who feel that homeless people sleeping at bus stops are a threat can seek assistance from the Police.This has been highlighted by the Police as several people cont
Council to carry out spot checks on food outlets following maggots complaint
Nasinu Town Council CEO Felix Magnus says the Council monitors food licences issued to food outlets and will conduct another spot check on food outlets in Nasinu followin
Constitution Bill sets out proposed equality and discrimination provisions
The Constitution Amendment Bill states that a person must not be unfairly discriminated against, directly or indirectly, on grounds including race, culture, ethnic or soc
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp, says he will explain reasons “in time”
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain the reasons why "in time".It comes after head coach Jorge Jesus earlier said there was n
Maharaj apologises and withdraws comments about Supreme Court judges
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has apologised to the Supreme Court judges and withdrawn a statement in Parliament after Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice
Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament, debate set for Friday
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament, with the debate to take place on Friday. Prior to tabling the Bill, the Parlia
12.9kg of cocaine linked to John Nikolic stolen from court exhibit
12.9kg of cocaine linked to former Australian horse trainer John Nikolic has been stolen from the Suva Court exhibit.This has been confirmed by Commissioner of Police Rus
6 persons of interest identified in missing $31M cocaine case
6 persons of interest have been identified in the missing $31 million cocaine case from the Suva High Court.This has been confirmed by Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudr
Monasavu water level remains above safe operating level, EFL prepares for dry spell
The current water level at Monasavu Dam remains above the safe operating level, however with the possibility of an extended dry period, Energy Fiji Limited is conserving
Investigation launched into salary disruption affecting 134 teachers
The Ministry of Education has launched a formal investigation into the disruption to salary payments for 134 teachers.While responding to a question in Parliament, Minist
Counter-Narcotics Bill debate on Thursday, Opposition calls for delay until Nov
The Counter-Narcotics Bill, which establishes the Counter-Narcotics Bureau, has been tabled in Parliament under Parliamentary Standing Order 51 and will be debated on Thu
Turaga confirms changes to court exhibit security after missing cocaine
Following the incident involving the missing cocaine from an exhibit at the Suva High Court, changes are being implemented and Police are taking proactive steps.Minister
Electoral and political party amendment Bills to be debated on Thursday
The Electoral (Registration of Voters) Amendment Bill and Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Amendment Bill will be debated in Parliament