Govt moves ahead with Kava Bill to protect yaqona farmers
The government is moving ahead with long-awaited legislation to regulate Fiji’s yaqona industry in a move aimed at protecting farmers, improving standards and s
Author: Pita Toganivalu
Seru Uru scores as Reds beat Brumbies 30-21 in crucial Super Rugby match
Fiji’s Seru Uru was among the scorers as the Queensland Reds defeated the ACT Brumbies 30-21 in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash in Brisbane. Uru crossed for on
Search suspended for missing persons at sea, case remains open
Authorities have suspended the active search operations for the missing nine people at sea after extensive efforts over the past week failed to locate any survivors.The F
New national risk profiling system to help Fiji communities better prepare for disasters
Communities across Fiji could soon be better prepared for disasters as government agencies work on creating a centralised national risk profiling system to improve prepar
New civic education resources launched to prepare future voters
Future voters in Fiji are expected to gain a stronger understanding of democracy, civic responsibility and their rights through a new education resource launched today fo
Police urge parents to strengthen communication with children ahead of school holidays
Police are urging parents and guardians to strengthen communication with their children and know who their friends are as the school holidays approach.This comes after tw
Govt plans pilot program to unlock UK market for yaqona
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Forei
Non-revenue water remains high at 47% despite gradual decline - Ro Filipe
More than 82 percent of water losses in Fiji are concentrated within the country’s major urban water systems, as efforts continue to reduce non-revenue water level
Sai Sanjeevani Hospital marks 4th anniversary with over 445 free heart surgeries, expands services
More than 445 life-saving heart surgeries and 50,000 echocardiograms have been delivered free of charge as the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital marks
25-year-old Bua farmer becomes first-time homeowner through Rural Housing Assistance Programme
A 25-year-old farmer from Bua has become a first-time homeowner through the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance Programme.Lui Rabale of Nakorovou Village in Kubu
Narnia returns to the big screen for a November 2026 release
The world of Narnia is set to return to the big screen after years without a new film.The popular series, created by C. S. Lewis, follows the adventures of four siblings
Nadrala farmers receive training on crop diversification and climate resilience
Farmers in Nadrala have received training from the Ministry of Agriculture to promote crop diversification and climate resilience. The training was conducted this week by
Soqosoqo Vakamarama calls for Christian State, indigenous primacy
Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei has highlighted deep tensions and a strong belief in the link between indigenous identity, historical ownership, and is calling for a return t
22-year-old man to face court for Rifle Range murder
A 22-year-old man will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today for the alleged murder of an 18-year-old woman.Police say the incident was reported to the Lautoka Po
Preparations for September's Municipal Elections intensifies
Municipal elections are set to return to Fiji after more than two decades, giving people across the country a renewed opportunity to choose who represents them at the loc
Fijian Elections Office and Immigration sign deal to verify voter details and clean up voter list
To strengthen the accuracy of Fiji’s voter list and improve confidence in the electoral system, the Fijian Elections Office and the Ministry of Immigration have fo
Radrodro says climate change now a major education challenge
Fiji’s education system is being reshaped to better respond to climate change, with Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro stressing the urgent need for climate-sma
Vuda development risks water quality, sports tourism - Fiji Outrigger
Fiji Outrigger is urging the Department of Environment to reject the proposed Energy-from-Waste Industrial Precinct and private port development in Vuda, saying the lo
Armstrong-Ravula’s rise draws attention as Tupaea leads Player of the Year race
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young playmakers in Super Rugby Pacific, and his rising influence for the Fijian Drua is now star
Anthony calls for common identity, not division
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony says there should be no division along racial lines when discussing national identity in Fiji.While speaking
More than 3,000 sign petitions as Vuda Waste-to-Energy consultations close
More than 3,000 petition signatures and over 200 written submissions have been recorded, as consultations end on the proposed Vuda Waste-to-Energy project. Public consult