Govt extends application period for Fijians living outside Viti Levu
The application period for the $360 Government unemployment assistance for Fijians living outside Viti Levu, has been extended to the end of this month. This is specif
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Masirewa to start for Japan
Fiji-born winger, Semisi Masirewa will start for Japan in the clash against the Wallabies in Oita today. The former Waikato rugby wing made his debut for Japan earlier
Increased guarantee to FDB will directly benefit many Fijians, businesses and the economy - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the increase in Government guarantee for the Fiji Development Bank will enable the FDB to continue to effectively deliver a
Govt should look at other options than to increase guarantee for Fiji Airways – Ratu Naiqama
Opposition Leader, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the Government should consider other practical options than to increase the Government guarantee for Fiji Airways. Ratu
Parents of Aryan Narayan shattered after learning about their only child’s death
The father of 17 year old Aryan Narayan whose body was found in Rewa River this morning says they are shattered to hear the news of their only child’s loss. Ni
NFU urges FSC to process final cane payment for 2020 without any delay and deductions
The National Farmers Union is urging the Fiji Sugar Corporation not to process any deductions pertaining to year 2021 from the final cane payment for the 2020 crop due to
4 discharged of murder charges
Four people including a juvenile have been discharged of murder charges after the state lawyer advised the Lautoka High Court that they will be withdrawing all the charge
Missing boy’s body found in Rewa River
A 17 year old boy’s body has been discovered in the Rewa River this morning. Police say the boy was reported missing from his Wainibokasi home on Tuesday. Th
Fiji earned around $43.6m through kava exports in 2020
Kava export earnings stood at around $43.6 million in 2020. Minister for Commerce, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya says the export of kava remains a substantial earner
Two academics hail modern chiefs for accepting descendants of Girmitiyas
Former politician and the Professor of Education at the University of Fiji, Tupeni Baba says it is important for us to recognise the role of modern chiefs like Ro Teimumu
61,000 Fijians now live and work in Australia - Koya
Minister for Commerce, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya says over 3,000 Australian companies are doing business in Fiji and 61,000 Fijians are now living and working in Aus
Driver escapes serious injuries after car veers off bridge on Cunningham Road
A driver escaped serious injuries after his car veered off the bridge on Cunningham Road near Fiji Dairy Limited and landed in a nearby drain. The incident happened th
Ratu Cakobau Park expected to be ready to host sporting events by late January
Major repair works have started on Ratu Cakobau Park’s Pavilion A and the venue is expected to be ready to host sporting events by late January next year. The C
Westpac’s e-commerce package to enable more small businesses to access online payment gateway
Westpac Fiji and Fiji Small and Medium Enterprises Business Owners Network are collaborating to launch a new e-commerce package that enables more small businesses to acce
NFP alleges Fiji Airways is demanding former workers to give up legal action if they want to be re-hired
The National Federation Party has alleged that Fiji Airways is demanding former workers to give up their legal action against the company if they want to be re-hired.
New jobs created as Deluxe Footwear opens 5th shop in Lautoka
10 new jobs have been created with the opening of the fifth outlet of Deluxe Footwear in Naviti Street, Lautoka. Deluxe Footwear Director, Dharmendra Parmar says despi
Manasa Mataele to return to Canterbury after Super Rugby Pacific
Manasa Mataele will return to Christchurch to play for Canterbury in next year’s NPC, after completing his first season of Super Rugby Pacific with the Western For
Sky Pacific to show Autumn Nations Series including Fiji vs Wales match
Good news for rugby lovers as Sky Pacific will broadcast 21 international rugby test matches from the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. The Test schedule includes all pr
CareFiji app and vaccination cards will be non-negotiable for entry into ground venues - Patel
The Fiji Football Association says CareFiji app and vaccination cards will be non-negotiable for entry into ground venues when the Digicel Premier League resumes next Sun
Micro bundled insurance scheme to continue for cane farmers
Good news for insured sugarcane farmers as the Sugar Cane Growers Council has announced the continuity of Cane Farmers Micro Bundled Insurance Scheme. The scheme is in
Rodu’s contract terminated by Fiji FA after failing to get vaccinated
Fiji women's football coach, Marika Rodu’s contract has been terminated by the Fiji Football Association after failing to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Rodu was