Nearly 30% of iTaukei students fail Year 8, GCC tells Parliamentary Committee
iTaukei children in rural communities are falling behind at alarming rates, with nearly 30 percent failing Year 8 examinations and around 20 percent dropping out by Year
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Residents and businesses in Kashmir hit by three-day water shortage
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka are facing ongoing water supply disruptions, with businesses and households without water for the past three days. A businessman in Kashmir
Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead Brit Awards nominations
Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025's biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year's Brit Awards, with five each. Both are on the shortlist for arti
Vodafone encourages parents to redeem school bus cards via e-Transport app before school starts
With less than a week for the first school term to commence, Vodafone Fiji is reminding parents and guardians that topping up and redeeming their child’s school bu
Late PM Qarase honoured by Gavoka in Vanua Balavu
A wreath-laying ceremony for the late former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was conducted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliam
Woman killed in Savusavu vehicle collision
A woman in her 60s from Buca Village has passed away after a head-on-collision near Nasue Settlement in Vunilagi, Savusavu. Police say the woman was a passenger in a vehi
People who supply drugs have no place in Lau - Tui Lau
People who supply drugs have no place in Lau.This has been strongly affirmed by the Paramount Chief of Lau, Na Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, Tui
Malelili Satala, son of Fiji International Apolosi Satala, set for Edinburgh debut
Winger Malelili Satala, son of former Fiji International Apolosi Satala, will make his debut in an Edinburgh side showing six changes for Friday's Champions Cup visit to
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.One of the giants of 20th century fashion, Valentino's creations were worn by c
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo follows Hoskins Sotutu with move to Newcastle
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo will follow Hoskins Sotutu in exiting New Zealand for English club Newcastle.The 23-year-old will join the Newcastle Red Bulls on a tw
Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film
Zootropolis 2 has become Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time after earning US$1.7 billion (FJ$3.75 billion) at the global box office.The film, k
Students can redeem eTransport cards as Term 1 top-ups are released
Students can redeem their eTransport cards for Term 1, 2026, as top-ups have been completed and the cards are now ready for collection.Government says redemption of
Erasmus uses AI video to quash Tony Brown All Blacks talk
Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown's links to the now vacant All Black coaching role.Erasmus posted an A
$25,000 Government-funded bridge improves safety in Tarukua Village, Cicia
A $25,000 Government-funded bridge and footpath has improved access and safety for residents of Tarukua Village on Cicia Island, Lau. For years, villagers relied on an ol
Canada targets 50 percent increase in trade with Fiji
Two-way trade between Fiji and Canada, currently valued at more than $50 million, is expected to grow significantly following the opening of the new Canadian High Commiss
New notes were designed to assist visually impaired users - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the tactile features on the country’s new banknotes were designed to assist blind and visually impaired users after accessibility con
Starlink satellite kits boost education, health and safety in Lau Islands
Improved digital connectivity is beginning to transform life on Lakeba Island and Fulaga Island in Lau, with students among those benefiting from newly installed Starlink
Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland.Trump says at a White House meeting that h
Flash Flood Alert continues for parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for the Western parts of Viti Levu from Lautoka to Ba and it's interior, including the interior of Ra and Naitasiri, as well as Va
Father urges parents to view Back-to-School spending as investment in children despite rising cost of living
With only a week remaining before schools reopen on January 26, parents and guardians across Fiji are busy preparing for the new academic year, with back-to-school shoppi
Visually impaired users struggle with new banknotes
A note identifier card is set to be introduced as an interim measure to help persons with visual impairment distinguish between Fiji’s new banknotes. The devel