Seaqaqa cane farmer questions sugar shortage and delayed land lease
A Seaqaqa cane farmer is demanding answers on when she will receive the lease to her land after paying the lease premium, saying she needs it to start planting cane.Speak
Author: Rashika Kumar
Cut water use, avoid water use during peak demand times, report leaks - Ro Filipe
As we move into the dry season brought in by the El Niño, Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau is urging all Fijians to use water carefully and delibe
Insufficient evidence to charge 11 Police officers over Viber messages - ODPP
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there is currently insufficient evidence to charge any of the 11 police officers investigated over allegations aris
Fiji urged to prepare for drier conditions as strong El Niño intensifies
People across Fiji are being urged to prepare for drier conditions as below normal rainfall is forecast to continue until January next year, while cooler than normal day
FCEF rejects $8 living wage proposal, says businesses are already under pressure
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says the Fiji Trades Union Congress' proposal for an $8 an hour living wage is unreasonable at a time when businesses are alrea
SPX-listed companies pay out $55M in dividends by July
Listed companies on the South Pacific Stock Exchange have declared $55 million in dividends by July 2026, a 15 percent increase compared to the $48 million declared durin
Open manhole on Kings Road poses danger to drivers for more than two weeks
An open manhole on Kings Road, just before the turn into Ratu Dovi Road, is posing a significant risk to drivers and other road users.Road users say the manhole has been
Drug kingpin Sam Amine to be sentenced in Australia next week
Drug kingpin Sam Amine is awaiting sentencing in the NSW District Court after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of drugs and firearm.A statement of facts tendered t
Digicel Fiji CEO Farid Mohammed to step down after 20 years with Digicel Pacific
Digicel Fiji's Chief Executive Officer, Farid Mohammed, has announced he will depart the company and relocate overseas with his family.Digicel Fiji says this marks the co
Family seeks help to identify woman after bus assault
The family of the 20-year-old woman who was assaulted by another woman on a bus travelling from Laucala Bay to the Suva Bus Stand is seeking the public's assistance to id
Woman seen attacking female student in a bus in Suva
Serious concerns are being raised after a woman was seen assaulting a 20-year-old female student on a bus travelling from Laucala Bay to the Suva Bus Stand.In a video sen
PM says BSP Life driving jobs and investment while company donates $150,000 to Wellness Coalition
As BSP Life celebrates it 150th Anniversary, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says investments by the organisation directly translate into employment opportunities, capacit
Kamikamica to be sworn-in as DPM today - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Manoa Kamikamica will be reappointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Commerce, Trade and Communications, with
Navai families struggle with water shortage as borehole remains out of service
Five families in Navai, Seaqaqa are facing ongoing water shortages, with residents calling on the government to repair a borehole that has been out of service for the pas
Woman accused of murder on Christmas Eve to take plea in September
The woman who allegedly intentionally set fire to a property in Samabula on Christmas Eve last year, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old woman will tak
Domestic violence must be recognised as a public health issue - Prof. Shameem
Domestic violence should be recognized as a public health issue as it is not just about criminal justice.This has been highlighted by University of Fiji Vice Chancello
Dick Peng-linked Malolo rehabilitation plan rejected as $1.4M environmental bond remains with Govt
A rehabilitation plan submitted by Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) Pte Ltd, the company linked to developer Dickson Peng who is facing allegations of fraudulently
South Pacific Waste Recyclers celebrates 15 years after recycling 15 million kg of waste paper
20 organisations have been honoured by South Pacific Waste Recyclers for their efforts in keeping Fiji clean as the company celebrates 15 years of turning waste paper int
Kiwi diver lucky to have his leg after shark bite in Fiji
A New Zealand spearfisher says he's lucky to have his leg after a shark latched onto it and began "death rolling" in Fiji.Henry Gibbs, a diver and content creator, posted
Forensic Officer confirms drugs in Lateef and Maharaj case were methamphetamine and marijuana
Fiji Police Force Forensic Chemistry Unit Principal Scientific Officer Miliana Werebauinona has confirmed that the drugs allegedly found in the possession of former Suva
Man in custody for alleged social media threat to burn Suva and remove Constitution
The man who allegedly issued a threat on social media to remove Fiji's Constitution or burn down the nation's capital is in police custody.The man, who is in his 50s, was