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13/11/2025

Over $40 million needed to restore Levuka’s World Heritage status

More than $40 million is needed for the rehabilitation work to restore Levuka to its State of Outstanding Universal Value as a World Heritage Site, while $300,000 is need

Government Feature

22 days ago

46-year-old becomes first-ever patient to receive life-saving PCI stenting procedure at Lautoka Hospital

A 46-year-old has become the first-ever patient to receive a life-saving cardiac stenting procedure at the Lautoka Hospital Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab).

Health Feature

22 days ago

Racaca tells Tribunal Dr Nakarawa influenced wife’s job application process and later terminated her unjustly

Terminated Fiji Corrections Service Director of Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner Salesia Racaca has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal that two pr

Dr-Nakarawa-Tribunal-Case Feature

22 days ago

Shonal Sharma’s counsel confirms case was called early after filing submission day before

The case involving businessman Shonal Sharma, who was allegedly found with 640.139 grams of imported cocaine, was called yesterday instead of tomorrow after his counsel f

Court Feature

22 days ago

Concerns raised by Wailea Settlement residents on flooding, excavator needed to clear the waterway

Concerns are being raised by residents of Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa about the constant flooding that occurs in their community when there is continuous rain. Waile

Community Feature

22 days ago

12/11/2025

FCEF MSME Chair Wahed claims labour inspection was intimidation after criticising Employment Bill

Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) MSME Council Chair, Rakin Wahed, claims his business was unfairly targeted by Labour Officers just a week after releasing a

Employment-Relations-Bill Feature

23 days ago

Tougher security protocols and digital tracking planned for exam papers after theft in Sigatoka

Following the theft of Fiji Year 12 Exam papers from a school in Sigatoka, the Ministry of Education has revealed that it is reinforcing its exam security protocols, incl

Education Feature

23 days ago

Edweena Mawi shines as Suva Grammar’s 2025 Dux

Hope, perseverance, and purpose define the journey of Edweena Mawi, who has been named the Dux and Valedictorian of Suva Grammar School’s Class of 2025. Edweena says

Education Feature

23 days ago

Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Tech Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers stolen after break-in

The Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers have been stolen after a break-in at a secondary school in Sigatoka.

Education Feature

23 days ago

Vosarogo is Acting PM as PM Rabuka on official visit to Japan

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo is Acting Prime Minister as Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is undertaking an official visit to Japan this wee

Government Feature

23 days ago

11/11/2025

High Court ruling on Great Han construction work along Princes Road yet to be delivered

The High Court ruling on the Department of Environment's appeal regarding the serious concerns over Great Han Pte Limited construction work along Princes Road, is yet to

Court Feature

24 days ago

RBF to launch new series of banknotes

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is launching a new series of banknotes that will be officially unveiled by President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu on 2nd December this year, in Suva,

RBF Feature

24 days ago

Sister Teresia recounts 1987 fear but says healing has allowed her to forgive Rabuka

After years of carrying an emotional weight of fear, intimidation, and uncertainty and witnessing armed soldiers on the streets, roadblocks, bans, and the militarisation

Truth-Reconciliation

24 days ago

$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians

Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Government of

Health Feature HIV

24 days ago

10/11/2025

FCEF concerned after Labour Officers intimidate small business owner

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is concerned with the alleged intimidation tactics used by the Labour Officers to target a particular member and official of FC

FCEF Feature

25 days ago

Final draft Bills for review of Migration, Citizenship and Immigration laws done

Permanent Secretary for Immigration Aliki Salusalu was overjoyed today during the handover of the final report and draft Bills for the review of the Migration Laws (Passp

Government Feature

25 days ago

Parts of the Employment Bill poorly worded - Premila Kumar

Concerns over worker exploitation and the impact of proposed labour laws on small businesses took centre stage today where the Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committe

Employment-Relations-Bill Feature

25 days ago

Applications open tomorrow for $200 Back-to-School support

Families will be able to apply for the $200 Back-to-School Support Programme for next school year from tomorrow giving families five weeks to complete the process. Minist

Back-to-School Feature Government

25 days ago

Health Tender Case: Dr Sharma's counsel seeking $20,000 costs from State, Justice Ratuvili to rule on Nov 28th

High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili will rule on 28th November after former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's counsel, Wylie Clarke made a submission seeking $20,000 f

Bainimarama-Sayed-Khaiyum-Sharma-Health-Tender-case Feature

25 days ago

Six men charged after over 3kg of meth seized in Nadi operation

Six men have been charged with two counts of unlawful importation of illicit drugs following the discovery of two separate consignments of methamphetamine weighing more t

Police Drugs Feature

25 days ago

Care Network Program helps former inmates reintegrate into villages- Toganivalu

As the iTaukei continue to make up the largest population in Fiji’s prisons with 2,185 inmates, the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has been working closely with the Fiji C

Corrections Feature

25 days ago

09/11/2025

Discipline let us down - Ikanivere

FIJI Water Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere led with courage as they went down 38–18 against England this morning, however, he admits discipline let them down.

Autumn-Nations-Cup Feature

26 days ago

Fiji goes down fighting 38-18 against England

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians went down fighting 38–18 against England in their first Autumn International Test this morning.England came into the match as favourites,

Flying-Fijians Feature

27 days ago

08/11/2025

Byrne says Flying Fijians’ depth a major weapon ahead of England test

FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says the team’s depth is one of their greatest assets heading into the England test, with all 32 players in the squad capable

Flying-Fijians Feature

27 days ago

Show kindness and support for those in need – Kiran

Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling on people to feed those in need, assist the poor in our communities, and support people livin

Government Feature

27 days ago

MSMEs call for Employment Bill to be returned to ERAB as it threatens their survival

The Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2025, in its current form, will severely impact micro and small businesses in Fiji as it assumes that all businesses are large b

Business Feature

27 days ago

Flash flood alert remains for Eastern half of Viti Levu and the North

A flash flood alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua to Namosi through Navua to Suva and Nausori to Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra and the Northern

Weather Flooding Feature

27 days ago

07/11/2025

Flash flood alert for Eastern half of Viti Levu and the North

A flash flood alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua to Namosi through Navua to Suva and Nausori to Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra and the Norther

Flooding Weather Feature

28 days ago

Grandmother sees granddaughter again after free cataract surgery

A 69-year-old grandmother will be able to see her 5-year-old granddaughter again after receiving life-changing cataract surgery through the China (Guangdong) "Bright Jour

Health Feature

28 days ago

Govt moves to contain possible fallout with China after Tarakinikini meets Taiwanese VP

Following a media report that Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Filipo Tarakinikini met with Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, the Fijian Govern

Government

28 days ago

Judgement day for Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Mohammed Saneem on 2nd Feb

Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem will know their fate on the 2nd of February next year when Chief Justice Sa

Sayed-Khaiyum-Saneem-Taxes-case Feature

28 days ago

JSC’s case to quash COI findings on Malimali’s appointment set for 12th December

The hearing in the matter where the Judicial Services Commission is seeking an order to quash the findings and recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the appoi

COI Court Feature

28 days ago

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Over $40 million needed to restore Levuka’s World Heritage status

46-year-old becomes first-ever patient to receive life-saving PCI stenting procedure at Lautoka Hospital

Racaca tells Tribunal Dr Nakarawa influenced wife’s job application process and later terminated her unjustly

Shonal Sharma’s counsel confirms case was called early after filing submission day before

Concerns raised by Wailea Settlement residents on flooding, excavator needed to clear the waterway

FCEF MSME Chair Wahed claims labour inspection was intimidation after criticising Employment Bill

Tougher security protocols and digital tracking planned for exam papers after theft in Sigatoka

Edweena Mawi shines as Suva Grammar’s 2025 Dux

Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Tech Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers stolen after break-in

Vosarogo is Acting PM as PM Rabuka on official visit to Japan

High Court ruling on Great Han construction work along Princes Road yet to be delivered

RBF to launch new series of banknotes

Sister Teresia recounts 1987 fear but says healing has allowed her to forgive Rabuka

$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians

FCEF concerned after Labour Officers intimidate small business owner

Final draft Bills for review of Migration, Citizenship and Immigration laws done

Parts of the Employment Bill poorly worded - Premila Kumar

Applications open tomorrow for $200 Back-to-School support

Health Tender Case: Dr Sharma's counsel seeking $20,000 costs from State, Justice Ratuvili to rule on Nov 28th

Six men charged after over 3kg of meth seized in Nadi operation

Care Network Program helps former inmates reintegrate into villages- Toganivalu

Discipline let us down - Ikanivere

Fiji goes down fighting 38-18 against England

Byrne says Flying Fijians’ depth a major weapon ahead of England test

Show kindness and support for those in need – Kiran

MSMEs call for Employment Bill to be returned to ERAB as it threatens their survival

Flash flood alert remains for Eastern half of Viti Levu and the North

Flash flood alert for Eastern half of Viti Levu and the North

Grandmother sees granddaughter again after free cataract surgery

Govt moves to contain possible fallout with China after Tarakinikini meets Taiwanese VP

Judgement day for Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Mohammed Saneem on 2nd Feb

JSC’s case to quash COI findings on Malimali’s appointment set for 12th December

Fiji Law Society Convention 2025

Tribunal case of suspended Commissioner of Corrections Dr Nakarawa

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