Better Than This campaign launched to boost women’s representation in politics
With women making up only 9 percent of Fiji’s Parliament, a new campaign titled "Better Than This" was launched today to push for greater female political represe
Author: Priya Nand
Finance Minister issues stern warning on VAT price manipulation
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has issued a stern message to businesses across the country, urging them to comply with the gov
BOG: Suva ready for Nadi
The highly anticipated 2025 Extra Battle of the Giants tournament kicks off today at Subrail Park, with Ravindra's Transport Suva aiming to put a challenging buildup behi
PRF raises concerns over gender-based violence research, defends work of front-line advocates
The Pacific Recycling Foundation has voiced serious concerns over a recent academic research article, warning that it risks undermining decades of work by front-line orga
FRCS waives $75M in penalties as tax amnesty ends
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has announced the successful processing of more than 40,000 tax returns during its now-concluded tax amnesty program, waiving a stagg
New Bila Road Access brings safer, faster travel for residents
Residents of the Bila community in Nadi can now benefit from safer and more reliable transportation following the official opening of the Bila Community Road Access. S
Rarawai Mill crushing temporarily suspended due to mechanical fault
Crushing operations at the Rarawai Mill have been temporarily suspended following a mechanical issue with the mill’s boiler system. Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd C
Medical Services Pacific calls for urgent support for youth facing unplanned pregnancies
Medical Services Pacific says there is an urgent need for accessible, confidential, and compassionate support services for individuals facing unplanned pregnancies, parti
Calls grow for urgent upgrade of Labasa Airport runway
Stakeholders in the North are increasingly calling for urgent upgrades to Labasa Airport’s runway, citing its critical role in supporting economic growth and ensur
Gokals warehouse fire causes $8M damages
The Gokals Group warehouse in Toorak has been destroyed, resulting in an estimated $8 million in damage. The National Fire Authority says the early Saturday morning bl
Shincheonji Church aims to start Taekwondo programs in Fiji after team wins 25 medals in Korean competition
Taekwondo enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the Shincheonji Church of Jesus plans to introduce Taekwondo programs in Fiji, following their team's impressive perfo
Steve Long appointed CEO to lead Digicel Pacific’s Hub Markets
Steve Long has been appointed as Digicel Pacific’s CEO and lead its Hub Markets, which include Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, and Nauru. Long says he is passionat
Over 130 inspections and survey expose serious food safety failures in Fiji
Fiji has launched a crackdown on food safety violations after a survey of 111 restaurants and over 130 joint inspections last year uncovered widespread breaches —
Labasa residents frustrated over recurring power outages on Sundays
Residents in Labasa are voicing growing concerns over frequent power outages, which have become a regular occurrence — especially on Sundays. Labasa Town Counci
EqualMed donates $1.1M in medical supplies to support Fiji’s health system
Diabetes Fiji has received over 100 advanced blood glucose monitors from the US-based charity EqualMed to support children and youth with Type 1 diabetes in Fiji, as part
Hindu Unity gathering to be held in August after temple attack sparks call for solidarity
In response to recent attacks on Hindu temples, a peaceful gathering titled “Hindu Unity†is being organised to bring together members of the Hindu community
Substances seized in Lami to be sent to NZ for further testing after meth ingredients detected - COMPOL
The white substances seized from a factory in Lami yesterday will be sent to New Zealand for further testing. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed that wh
Second day of Southern Zone Secondary Schools Soccer Association final play-offs
The stage is set for an action-packed day of football as the second day of the Southern Zone Secondary Schools Soccer Association final play-off kicks off this morning.
Rampur College beats Tailevu North 3-1 in Southern Zone U19 football final play-off
Rampur College secured a 3-1 win over Tailevu North College in the Under-19 final play-off of the Oceania Fiberglass Southern Zone Secondary Schools Football Competition
Fiji U16 Girls set to depart for Samoa for OFC World Cup Qualifiers
The Fiji Under-16 Girls football team will depart for Samoa on July 29th to compete in the OFC Under-16 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Coach Marika Rodu says thi
Pools announced for 2025 Extra Supermarket Battle of the Giants Tournament
The stage is set for one of Fiji’s most anticipated football events — the 2025 Extra Supermarket Battle of the Giants Tournament — with the official