It’s not a panic budget, the panic is from the Opposition – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says this is not a ‘panic budget’, as described by the Leader of the Opposition, but th
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652 people displaced by fires in the first half of this year – NFA
The number of people displaced by property fires in the first half of this year has increased to 652 compared to 566 in the same period last year, according to the Nation
Old CWM Birthing Unit fire was deliberately lit - NFA
The Old CWM Birthing Unit at Amy Street, Suva last month was deliberately set on fire. This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane who says th
Fiji Kulas eye redemption against PNG ahead of Nations Cup semi final clash today
The Fiji Kulas are eyeing redemption when they take on PNG in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup semi final this afternoon as they will want to avenge their heartbreaking
Nath questions rising crime and calls for better support for police officers
As the Fiji Police Force has been given increased funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget, Opposition MP Vijay Nath asks whether we need more uniforms, or if we need to
Low-yield farmers may exit cane farming as focus shifts to scaling up middle-tier growers – Singh
For a sustainable sugar industry, farmers who produce less than 100 tonnes and show little potential for improvement may be moved out of cane farming while more support w
Sabha urges calm and rejects hate after Shiv Temple desecration, confirms prayers have resumed
As prayers resume at the Sanatan Shiv Temple in Samabula following the desecration last week, the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling on people not to
100 men trained as male advocates to promote gender equality and end violence
One hundred men from Rewa and Cakaudrove have completed the Male Advocacy for Women’s Human Rights training conducted by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre this
Man charged with murder after allegedly killing grandfather with cane knife in Wainibuka
The man alleged to have caused the death of his 86-year old grandfather after attacking him with a cane knife has been charged. The accused in the early hours of Satu
Agriculture Ministry to focus on increasing kava, turmeric and dalo exports
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to boost export earnings by increasing production of key commodities such as kava, turmeric, taro, ginger, cocoa and coffee, and by
Man remanded for allegedly striking pregnant wife with cane knife in Waiqanake
The man who allegedly stuck his wife on the head with a cane knife in Waiqanake Village, Rewa has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. Esala Qio is
Parliament to debate FNPF Bill on Friday to allow members to rejoin after retirement
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Pri
Man charged with Shiv Temple desecration remanded for further psychiatric evaluation
The man who allegedly desecrated the Shiv Temple in Samabula on Friday has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. 28-year-old Samuela Tawase has been
Kuridrani sworn in as MP following Rayalu’s passing
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant.
Labasa tops Extra Super League table after 3-0 win over Tavua
Labasa is now leading the Extra Super League table after a 3-0 win over Tavua in round 12. Rewa has been pushed to second spot after their nil-all draw against Lautoka
Human Rights Commission urges thorough investigation into temple desecration
Following the desecration of the Sanatan Shiv Mandri in Samabula, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is urging the Fiji Police Force to thoroughly i
Calls made for stronger government focus on AI as concerns raised over Fiji’s preparedness
Concerns have been raised about the lack of preparedness in Fiji for the fast-growing impact of artificial intelligence, with a call made for the government to take AI mo
Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August
President Donald Trump has announced that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30 percent tariff on imports to the US from 1st August. He warned he would impose e
Vishva Hindu Parishad calls for stronger protection of places of worship
The Vishva Hindu Parishad Fiji has strongly denounced the heinous desecration of sacred idols at the Sanatan Shiv Mandir in Samabula on Friday and is urging the Governmen
Ro Filipe raises concern over 7% unutilised Ministry budget
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says his Ministry’s unutilised budget of 7 percent is a concern and he is urging all Heads of Departments to utilise a
Chaudhry says temple desecration incident may have been caused by a person believed to be mentally impaired
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has expressed concern at the desecration of Hindu idols at the Samabula Shiv Mandir but has cautioned against seeing it as a si