Fiji ranked #3 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list for 2025
Fiji has been ranked #3 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list for 2025. Lonely Planet, a world-renowned travel publisher, has long set the standard for insight
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USP claims all lectures and tutorials are proceeding as scheduled although some students and unions say otherwise
Although some students and union members confirm that some tutorials have been affected due to the University of the South Pacific unions’ strike since last Friday
Appointment of Pita Wise as Head of Mission in Japan has been withdrawn
The appointment of Pita Wise that was earlier announced as Head of Mission in Japan has been withdrawn. This has been confirmed by Public Service Commission Chair, Luk
I authorised Radrodro to call for USP Council meet, unions are in compliance of the law – PM
As day 4 of the University of the South Pacific unions’ strike ends with no resolution in sight, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the USP Staff unions are in c
Defence Review Report : Explore a common name, update the RFMF Act, and Police to update the Police Act 1965
The Fiji National Security and Defence Review report has recommended that the country should explore a common name for Fiji citizens so as to promote social cohesion, eng
Report states that commercial sexual exploitation of children has occurred in Fiji
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As we enter the third day of the USP workers’ strike, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms that he has asked the USP Council for an update on the direct
150 drug cases and 118 cases of sexual offences recorded in September
150 drug cases have been recorded in September this year. Police say of the 150 cases recorded, 140 were related to the unlawful possession of illicit drugs and 10 cas
It’s unfortunate certain members of media resorted to racist tropes relating to members of PM’s security detail - Tuwere
The Fiji High Commission in New Zealand says it’s unfortunate that certain members of the media have resorted to racist tropes in reference to the pictures of two
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The overall crime rate increased by 28 percent during the month of September when compared to the same period last year. Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci co
Review the proposed harsh elements of the amendments to ERA – Suva Retailers
The Suva Retailers Association supports the call made by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association to consider the employersâ€
Raivoce says he cannot and will never betray his boss, Rabuka
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USP says they will endeavour to ensure that disruptions to services are minimal
The University of the South Pacific says it understands that the two unions concerned have decided to go on strike from today, and during this time, support for their stu
USP unions commence strike action, they want VC Ahluwalia out
The Association of the University of the South Pacific and the University of the South Pacific Staff Union have commenced strike action in protest of the ongoing poor lea
I stand firm with my PM, those that wish to form their own party should resign immediately- Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica stresses that he stands firmly with his Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, and his message to those that wish to form their own part
Fiji based USP staff members to go on strike from tomorrow
Members of the two unions of the University of the South Pacific staff are planning to go on strike tomorrow. The unions says they are concerned about the manipulation
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A flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu. The Nadi Weather Office also says a heavy rain warning remains in force
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Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says concerns raised by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association on the proposed amen
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Digicel Fiji, the International Water Centre, Griffith University, and the University of the South Pacific are embarking on a social media campaign to promote good commun
PM yet to confirm why Wise earmarked for Japan post despite earlier harassment allegations
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is yet to comment on why former Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pita Wise is earmarked for the Fiji Ambassador
Drug overdose claims the lives of 8 street kids over 2 months
Worrying signs are emerging after revelations that 8 street kids have died due to drug overdose over the last two months. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and So