Excitement builds as Fijians place bets during Melbourne Cup 2025
With the Melbourne Cup 2025 fast approaching, excitement is running high among local punters, as they flock to Grants Betting in Suva to place their wagers on the world-r
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26 new evacuation centre projects approved across Fiji
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Sakiasi Ditoka has revealed that 26 new evacuation centre projects have been approved for implementation across Fiji, includin
Remote students and underfunded schools face major barriers to education - Dr Puamau
Geographic isolation and financial disadvantage are two major barriers affecting students’ access to education in Fiji. This was highlighted by Fiji National U
Five more suspects arrested over Louvre heist, crown jewels still missing
Five more suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist. French officials say the suspects were detained last night in the Paris region during
Speeding causes 37 of 62 road deaths in Fiji - LTA warns
Speeding continues to be the leading cause of road fatalities in the country despite ongoing awareness campaigns and repeated public warnings. As of 29th October this
Truck and bus head-on-collision at Semo Hill leaves 29 injured
29 people, including a truck driver, are being treated at Sigatoka Hospital after a truck travelling towards Nadi lost control and hit a vehicle in front of it before goi
Telecom Fiji donates $15,000 to Fiji Cancer Society for Pinktober
A total of $15,000 was donated to the Fiji Cancer Society by Telecom Fiji Limited during a heartfelt Pinktober Morning Tea event at the Telecom Labasa Exchange. Teleco
Family and Police searching for missing 85-year-old Lila Wati
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 85-year-old Lila Wati of Mulomulo, Nadi, who went missing from her home yesterday morning. Wati was disco
Sia wins custody battle against ex-husband Daniel Bernad
Australian singer and songwriter Sia has scored a significant legal victory in her divorce from her second husband, Daniel Bernad, after a judge rejected his emergency re
Police set to introduce body cams next year
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu confirms the Fiji Police Force is preparing to introduce body cameras for its officers as part of an ongoing modernisation and transfo
Fiji Police push for modern law as UN endorses review of Act
We cannot talk about modernising any organisation without the backup of legislation. This was highlighted by Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu, who says there is
Plane crash near Kenya’s coast kills 10 European tourists and local pilot
A plane crash near Kenya's coast has killed 10 European tourists and a local pilot. The Kenya Civil Aviation says the aircraft was flying from the popular beach resort
Vanua Balavu communities boost livelihoods through Cooperative training
People on Vanua Balavu Island in Lau are taking steps to strengthen their livelihoods and protect their natural resources through cooperative enterprise, following a four
Murder suspect in Charlie Kirk case allowed to wear civilian clothing in court
The man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to wear civilian clothing during hearings. The judge, however, denied a request from th
Liam Wright to leave Queensland Reds ahead of 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
The Queensland Reds have announced that former captain Liam Wright will leave the club ahead of the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. Wright has been a stal
FCEF CEO says FTUC remarks on ‘poverty wages’ are misleading
Fiji Trades Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony’s comments on the amendments to the Employment Relations Act, saying that real improvements cannot be ac
Lithuania to shoot down balloons smuggling cigarettes from Belarus
Lithuania’s Prime Minister’s Inga Ruginiene has warned that they will begin to shoot down balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from neighbouring Belarus.
Levuka residents say Employment Bill should apply to all, not just employers
Concerns about fairness, accountability, and worker entitlements were raised during public consultations on the Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill in Levuka. Ravuam
Two arrested over million dollar Louvre jewel heist
Two suspects have been arrested over the theft of precious crown jewels from Paris's Louvre museum. According to French media, one of the men had been taken into custody
FCEF calls for fair labour laws while FTUC insists Fiji must honour ILO commitments
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says new labour laws must be fair and realistic for Fiji’s economy. FCEF Chief Executive Officer Edward Bernard says
Levuka resident calls for paternity leave in Employment Relations Bill
A Levuka resident has raised questions over whether the proposed Employment Relations Bill should include leave provisions for men, highlighting the shared responsibiliti