Meli Bainimarama refused bail in new case of domestic violence offences
Meli Bainimarama, the son of Fiji’s former prime minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, has pleaded not guilty to a string of new domestic violence offences, including inte
Author: Vijay Narayan
29 people charged with 60 counts of separate serious sex offences in November
29 people have been charged with a total of 60 counts of serious sex offences in November this year, and this includes separate incidents of a 19-year-old woman allegedly
Demand for labour continues to rise in Fiji – RBF
The demand for labour continues to rise, reflective of the rebounding economic activity coupled with higher labour emigration according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Th
Economy continues to perform well, headline inflation at 4% in Oct – RBF
Despite the slowdown in the global economy, the Reserve Bank of Fiji states that the Fijian economy continues to perform well and is projected to grow by 8.2 percent this
Taxi driver found dead in Lautoka
A taxi driver was found dead in Qalitu, Lautoka at about 3pm today, and the Fiji Taxi Association is seriously concerned about such tragic incidents involving taxi driver
CWM Oncology Ward is under the list of urgent projects for renovation works - MOH
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services states that the refurbishment of the CWM Hospital Oncology Ward has been schemed under the list of urgent projects for the hos
Compain raises serious concerns with the Acting PM, Deputy PM and Health Minister on distressing state of CWM’s Oncology Ward
The President of International Women’s Association, Judy Compain says the apparent lack of concern and attention from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services r
Fiji joins Global Forum – a major step towards removing us from the EU blacklist
Fiji has joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes for publishing which is also a major step towards achieving one of the Fiji
Karan to go for his 3rd gold this afternoon
Fiji’s long distance king, Yeshnil Karan is going for his third gold medal today in the 2023 Pacific Games. Karan who hails from Tavua will run at 3pm today in
Govt investigates $122 million wind turbine deal, due process was not followed - Kamikamica
Acting Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica confirms the government has started investigations into the $122 million Power Purchase Agreement, dealing with wind turbines, sig
TLC to perform in NZ and Australia in 2024
Don’t go chasing waterfalls, because the iconic girl group TLC are finally returning to New Zealand. The best-selling US all-female band of all time are bringin
We continue to work with the staff unions regarding their grievances - USP
The University of the South Pacific stresses its management team continues to work with the staff unions regarding their grievances since it was raised earlier this year.
MOG’s aspirational recommendation on MIDA executed by Govt in April
An aspirational recommendation by the Multinational Observer Group for the 2022 general elections to review the Media Industry Development Authority’s mandate and
It is timely that Fiji’s electoral laws are comprehensively reviewed – Commission and FEO
The Electoral Commission and the Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa say it is timely that Fiji’s electoral laws, promulgated for the 2014 general electi
Commission and FEO await external audit on elections night ‘glitch’
The Electoral Commission and the Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa are looking forward to the findings of the final report of the external audit that was comm
Man allegedly involved in a burglary case in Lautoka on Monday night, arrested
A man who is alleged to have been involved in a burglary at a home in Dreketi Feeder Road in Saweni, Lautoka on Monday night is in police custody. Police say the quick
Flooding of low lying areas expected in Suva, Nausori, Navua, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, the North and other areas
Please be prepared as flash flooding in low lying areas in Suva, Nausori, Serua to Namosi including Navua, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby small
Flash flooding expected in Suva, Nausori, Navua, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, the North and other areas
Expect flash flooding in low lying areas in Suva, Nausori, Serua to Namosi including Navua, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, the
Prof. Ahluwalia reappointed as USP VC, council says declining enrolment numbers and financial constraints at USP
The University of the South Pacific Council has reappointed Professor Pal Ahluwalia as Vice-Chancellor and President of USP, and the council says it also heard from staff
50,000 Fijians left the country on work and student permits from Jan 2022 to Oct 2023
Fiji has lost around 50,000 people who have gone overseas for employment or went on student visas between January 2022 to October this year. This has been revealed by
Prof. Unaisi Nabobo-Baba becomes first local woman to be appointed the Vice Chancellor of FNU
Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba has become the first local female to be appointed the Vice Chancellor of the Fiji National University. Chancellor and Chair of the FNU Cou