Meli Bainimarama to be released soon after spending 7 months in prison
The son of a former Prime Minister, Ratu Meli Bainimarama will be released after spending seven months in jail for a violent attack on his estranged wife as the couple ar
Author: Vijay Narayan
State of civic space in Fiji rated as ‘obstructed’- CIVICUS Monitor
The state of civic space in Fiji is rated as ‘obstructed’ by the CIVICUS Monitor. CIVICUS which is a global alliance of civil society organisations and ac
Teenage pregnancy rates in the Pacific stand at 51 births per 1,000 girls, while 2 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence
There is a need for modern contraception and increased access to sexual health services in the Pacific. Speaking at the 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women in M
Plane crash-lands at Nacovu Airstrip in Gau
A Northern Air plane crash-landed at the Nacovu Airstrip in Gau earlier today. Police confirm that they have received a report of the incident. When questioned by f
95,285 visitors and most number of booths - record set for Fiji Showcase 2024
Fiji Showcase 2024 has set new records with the most number of people visiting the annual event and the most number of trade and exhibition booths. Communications Fiji
Govt decided not to increase water resource tax from 1 cent to 5 cents per litre for small water bottling companies – Prof. Prasad
The coalition government has decided not to increase the water resource tax from 1 cent to 5 cents per litre for small water bottling companies that extract water between
Is Fiji doing enough to tackle human trafficking?
Serious questions are being asked on whether we as a country are doing enough to combat human trafficking as the US State Department Trafficking in Persons Fiji 2024 repo
Urgent coordinated action plan needed to combat shocking sexual abuse cases involving children - Ali
Save the Children Fiji is calling for a coordinated national action plan to combat the continued horrendous and shocking sexual abuse cases involving children. Save th
Fiji downgraded to Tier 2 Watch List by US State Department
The US State Department’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report for Fiji has stated that Fiji has been downgraded to Tier 2 Watch List as the Government of Fiji does
Increased risks of Fijian children being exploited in commercial sex and forced labour
Some Fijian children are at risk of sex and labour trafficking as families follow a traditional practice of sending them to live with relatives or families in larger citi
Time to speak out about human trafficking in Fiji - Draunibaka
Final preparations are underway for Butakoci Production which is a theatrical musical that addresses the critical issue of human trafficking in Fiji, and for the country
Trump headed to Republican convention after surviving assassination attempt
Donald Trump said he is headed for Milwaukee, where Republicans will formally make him their presidential nominee later this week after he survived an assassination attem
Late former Deputy PM Professor Tupeni Baba passes away
The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Tupeni Baba has passed away. University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem says not only was Pro
FCCC to explore price controls and fair profit margins if they see exhorbitant prices charged to consumers
FCCC to explore price controls and fair profit margins if theAs a comprehensive market study into the grocery retail sector continues, the Fijian Competition and Consumer
We feel free now as independents - Seruiratu
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says they as former FijiFirst MPs feel free now as independents. While speaking in an interview with our News Director, Vijay Nara
Limited recall of FIJI Water product several months ago affected just one customer and never posed any health or safety risk – FIJI Water
FIJI Water says they had a limited recall of their product several months ago that affected just one customer and has been long resolved—and never posed any health
I’m likely to exit the office next week – Rabuku
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku confirms that he is likely to leave his office by some time next week based on the exit plan discussed with the Judici
I will remain in the Opposition as we need to keep the Govt in check - Seruiratu
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says he is now trying to consolidate the Opposition made up of 26 independents at the moment, and the 26 former FijiFirst MPs have un
10 of the 26 former FijiFirst MPs thinking of supporting Rabuka
There are now suggestions coming through that at least 10 out of the former 26 FijiFirst MPs who are now independents are thinking of supporting the People’s Allia
Rabuku should do the honourable thing and step aside - AG
Attorney General, Graham Leung says it is regretted that the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku should choose to remain in office despite the opinion of
Clarke calls on Rabuku to respect the laws and courts of Fiji and resign as Acting DPP
The Fiji Law Society urges the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku to immediately resign from his position and demonstrate that he respects the laws of Fi