Wati Seeto appointed as the first Ombudsperson
Wati Seeto has been appointed as the first Financial Services Ombudsperson. Seeto had joined the Reserve Bank of Fiji in 2010 after holding senior positions at the Cap
Author: Mansi Chand
30 rice farmers in Labasa receive tractor from Ministry of Agriculture
30 rice farmers in Labasa will be able to increase their farming production after they receive a tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways. The farmers r
Ministry of Sugar engages consultants to drive transformation amidst sector challenges
As the Sugar Industry faces critical issues such as harvesting, research development and milling, the Ministry of Sugar Industry has welcomed two Food and Agriculture Co
Olympics Swimming: USA wins 4x100m Medley relay final, set world record
Team USA’s women finished the 4x100m Medley relay final in style as they won a gold and have set a World Record this morning. The team comprised of Regan Smith,
9 jobs created after Roopesh Gift Shop opens at Damodar Complex in Labasa
9 new jobs have been created as Roopesh Gift Shop opened its new branch in Damodar Complex in Labasa. Manager of Roopesh Gift Shop, Apul Kumar says their old shop was l
3 people charged with separate cases for obtaining financial advantage
Three people have been charged with allegedly obtaining financial advantage in separate cases via the mobile money transfer app by the Fiji Police MPAiSA Task Force. A
Senior Police Officer charged with drugs granted bail
Senior Police Officer, Mikaele Salele who is charged with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, has been granted bail by the Lautoka Magistrates Cou
MGM U18 team will try to win the Deans title this year – Raman
Discipline is the key focus for the under 18 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School rugby team as they prepare for their Vodafone Super Deans national quarter final, and try
Fewer than 30% of women directors in private sectors - Tabuya
Fiji falls below the Pacific regional average for women’s representation in business leadership while most private sector boards have fewer than 30 percent of wome
OFC U16 Men’s Championship: NZ thrashes Fiji 7-1
New Zealand has thrashed Fiji 7-1 in the second group match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. New Zealand led 4-1 at halftime. New Zealand have n
Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1500m Freestyle final
American competitive swimmer, Katie Ledecky has won gold in the 1500m Freestyle final this morning in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old has now won 12 medals in
Police Officer charged with unlawful possession of meth and cocaine
A police officer based at the Lautoka Police Station has been charged with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and cocaine. He will appear in the Lautoka Ma
I was horrified during my pregnancy while taking a tour of the CWM Maternity Unit – Baselala
Maternal death is preventable if the government invests in more resources for both urban and rural areas as the maternal death rate in Fiji stood at 86 for every 100,000
43-year-old woman charged with obtaining financial advantage
A 43-year-old woman has been charged with one count of allegedly obtaining financial advantage by deception through a false Facebook advertisement. She will appear thi
Simone Biles wins first Olympic gold since Rio
Simone Biles who is said to be the world’s most decorated gymnast, led her Team USA women’s gymnastics to gold in the team final. Team USA have now recla
Society pushes away human trafficking victims without knowing their story - Draunibaka
Some people in society push away human trafficking victims without knowing their story, and this is because of the lack of information within the society. This was h
Team Great Britain qualify for 4x200m freestyle relay final
Team Great Britain qualified for their first swimming gold medal at the Paris Olympics after the 4x200m freestyle relay team qualified in first place for the final. Th
PRF raises concerns over Time Magazine article's portrayal of Fiji's marginalised recycling community
The Pacific Recycling Foundation management has engaged in constructive discussions with Time Magazine to express concerns regarding its article on "Inside Fiji’s
Former Minister for Fisheries ordered to file proper application on legal representation
Former Minister for Fisheries and Forests Kalaveti Ravu, has been ordered to sort out his lawyers and file proper application on their legal representation. He appeare
LTA receives portable vehicle weighing systems to monitor overloading issues
The Land Transport Authority has received six sets of Portable Motor Vehicle Weighing Systems from Vantex Solutions which will monitor and curb overloading issues on Fiji
MOH has still not received any official complaint following the death of a patient at Nadi Hospital
The Ministry of Health says they have still not received any official complaint following the death of a patient at Nadi Hospital. The Ministry earlier said that they