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31/05/2023

India to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji

The Indian government has committed to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji that will also benefit the people of the Pacific. Acting Prime Minister and Mi

Government Health

8 days ago

Rumours about new coalition government removing government assistance are false – Prof. Prasad

All these rumours about the new coalition government removing government assistance like social welfare support and free tuition fee are false rumours spread by some peop

Feature Budget-2023-2024

8 days ago

ROG Ambassadors Program launched at two west based schools

Jasper Williams High School and Nadi Sangam Primary School are the two recent west based schools to implement the Recycling on The Go (ROG) Ambassadors Program. ROG Am

Recycle Education

8 days ago

Acting COMPOL calls on inspectors and corporals to change their mindset

Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew has called on police inspectors and corporals to change their mindset and understand their roles as leaders. While openin

Police

8 days ago

Fixing to get a short term gain cannot be justified by our long term pain – Dr Fong

We need to be sure on the way tobacco is promoted, it has to be understood that fixing to get a short term gain, cannot be justified by our long term pain. Permanent S

Health

8 days ago

Sugar Cane Growers Council to have elected members to give power back to the people – Prof. Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad confirms that an election will be held to appoint people to the Sugar Cane Growers Council but he s

FSC

8 days ago

We believe in consultations, dialogue and making sure people are free to raise issues – Prof. Prasad

As a government, we believe in consultations, dialogue and making sure that people are free to engage and raise issues with the Government, Ministers and everyone else.

Budget-2023-2024

8 days ago

Ministry of Agriculture will work closely with FNU and resolve matters of vet graduates

With a number of Fiji National University graduates from the veterinary program calling for answers and solutions as they are still not registered to practice as vets, th

Education Feature

8 days ago

Fiji is keen to learn from the experience and success of Mauritius sugar industry - Singh

Fiji is keen to learn from the experience and success of the Mauritius sugar industry, especially in areas of power co-generation, ethanol production and production of re

Government

8 days ago

Man dies in Lautoka accident

A man in his 40’s has passed away at the Lautoka Hospital following an accident. It is alleged that the man was driving along Lovu, Lautoka yesterday morning when he

Accident

8 days ago

Kuruleca, Nadakuitavuki, Smith and Wise announced as Permanent Secretaries in all local PS lineup

Well known psychotherapist, Selina Kuruleca has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Education, top business executive, Eseta Nadakuitavuki has been appointed Permanent

Feature Government

8 days ago

27-year-old arrested for allegedly stealing a bike

A tip received through the Crimestoppers line 919, has led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man who allegedly stole a bike from Albert Park on Sunday morning. Police s

Police

8 days ago

Police to monitor the selling of drugs in Navua

Residents from Navua have raised concerns regarding drugs being sold near a billiard shop, and some boys are also seen loitering in town selling drugs during the day.

Police

8 days ago

30/05/2023

George Speight applies for presidential pardon

2000 coup leader, George Speight who has been serving time for over 20 years, has applied for a presidential pardon as he wants to be released from prison. When questi

Feature Judiciary

9 days ago

$48.91 million paid out in compensation by ACCF since Jan 2018

$48.91 million has been paid out in compensation under the no fault scheme by the Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji since 1st January 2018. $32.66 million of th

ACCF

9 days ago

PRF has not secured any major co-funding in its first year of operation – PRF Founder

Pacific Recycling Foundation has not secured any major co-funding in its first year of operation and has mostly been supported by Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited through the

Pacific-Recycling-Foundation

9 days ago

Answers needed on human trafficking concerns

As work continues on strengthening our systems and laws relating to human trafficking, Police have opted not to make any comments on the National Action Plan being discus

Police Feature

9 days ago

10 changes in Fijiana XVs to face Tonga tonight

The Vodafone Fijiana XVs side to take on Tonga tonight in the Oceania Women's Championships in Gold Coast has been named with coach Inoke Male making 10 changes. The c

Fijiana-15s

9 days ago

22 year old man charged with robbery and arson after breaking in and burning a house in Labasa

A 22 year old man who allegedly broke into a house and burnt it down in Labasa, has been charged with one count each of arson, burglary and theft. It is alleged that t

Police Feature

9 days ago

Uganda approves anti-LGBTQ laws including 20-year sentence for 'promoting' homosexuality

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, defying condemnations from Western governments, businesses and human rights acti

abc-news

9 days ago

President hosts Ratu Sukuna Day reception at State House

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere hosted a reception at the State House for cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corp, civil society members, and other invited gu

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

9 days ago

Suspended parties have until COB today to submit their list of source of funds or face de-registration

The suspended political parties have until the close of business today to submit their list of source of funds or face de-registration. FijiFirst (in suspension) is th

Feature FEO

9 days ago

29/05/2023

Various provinces raise concerns regarding participation of youth and women in the GCC - Tagicakirewa

Various provinces have raised concerns during the Great Council of Chiefs consultations regarding the participation of youth and women in the GCC meetings. This has be

GCC

10 days ago

Makoi residents worried about continuous drug dealing

Residents from Makoi continue to raise concerns regarding the selling of drugs near a major supermarket in the area where some boys are often seen smoking marijuana. R

Feature Police

10 days ago

Long lines of people outside the Fiji Museum

There were long lines of people outside the Fiji Museum waiting for their chance to be able to see the displays. Vinti Chandra from Nadi says she last visited the muse

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

10 days ago

Ratu Sukuna was known as a man of two worlds – Ratu Wiliame

He was known as a man of two worlds, as a prominent chief and as the first among equals of the Fijian cadre in the British administration. President Ratu Wiliame Katon

Feature Government Ratu-Sukuna-Day

10 days ago

Tuqiri and Samo to host rugby activities across Fiji for Vuvale week

Fijian Rugby legends and former Wallabies Lote Tuqiri and Radike Samo will join Queensland Reds’ Joana Rabaka and Isaac Henry alongside FRU staff to host Rugby activiti

Rugby Education

10 days ago

FWCC to conduct a candlelight vigil for the recent deaths due to domestic violence

Fiji Women’s Crisis Center will conduct a candlelight vigil this Thursday from 6pm to 8pm to remember those women who lost their lives due to extreme domestic violence

FWCC

10 days ago

This month has seen three key decisions take effect - Rabuka

This month has seen three key decisions take effect, for the first time an annual holiday to honour the early Girmitiyas, the Great Council of Chiefs was reborn and the r

Government Feature

10 days ago

People turned out in numbers to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day Celebration

People turned out in numbers to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations today which began with a march from the Flea Market to Albert Park. Students from Queen Vic

Feature Ratu-Sukuna-Day

10 days ago

Thousands evacuated from rooms after fire breaks out on cruise off Australian coast

Thousands of cruise passengers were evacuated from their rooms in the early hours this morning after a fire broke out on a ship off the New South Wales coast. The blaz

World-News

10 days ago

28/05/2023

221.5kg of unsorted recyclables collected along Koronivia Road

221.5kg of unsorted recyclables consisting of 15.5kg of PET bottles, 68kg of various types of plastic, and 138kg of general waste were collected by Pacific Recycling Foun

Waste-Recyclers-Fiji

11 days ago

Fiji commits to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States

Fiji commits to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, S

Government

11 days ago

More people are providing tips on drug related activities – ACP Driu

Police Chief Operations Officer ACP Livai Driu says a notable change has been seen towards supporting efforts in eradicating the illegal drug trade in recent weeks. AC

Police

11 days ago

Cabinet endorses guidance note for the National Early Childhood Care Services Policy and Regulatory Framework

Cabinet has endorsed the guidance note for the National Early Childhood Care Services Policy and Regulatory Framework. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the guidan

Government Education Feature

11 days ago

Family pleads for help in locating specialised bike stolen from Albert Park

A call is being made to return a specialised Avanti bike of a 16-year-old boy that was stolen from Albert Park this morning. The boy is preparing to take part in the u

Police

11 days ago

Chiefs secure Super Rugby Pacific top seeding with win over Brumbies

The Chiefs have locked in top spot on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific ladder with one round of the regular season still remaining, after a 31-21 win over the Brumbie

Super-Rugby

11 days ago

20-year-old student passes away after accident

A 20-year-old student has passed away at the CWM Hospital yesterday after being a victim of an accident on the 21st of May. Police say she was crossing the Kings Road

Police Accident

11 days ago

National Action Plan to prevent violence against all women and girls approved by cabinet

Cabinet has approved the National Action Plan to prevent violence against all women and girls and its implementation strategy 2023-2028. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabu

Government

11 days ago

40-year-old arrested for allegedly being found with methamphetamine

A 40-year-old man was arrested along Waimanu Road yesterday after he was allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Chief Operations Officer

Drugs Police Feature

11 days ago

Liquor (Amendment) Bill proposes to remove “Special Zones” from the Liquor Act – PM

Cabinet has approved the Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2023. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Bill proposes to remove “Special Zones” from the Liquor Act. Rabu

Government

11 days ago

We have to work on our mistakes – Derenalagi

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Meli Derenalagi says they have to work on their mistakes before they play the Reds in an all important clash on Saturday. Derenalagi

Fijian-Drua Super-Rugby Feature

11 days ago

Teenager dies after falling unresponsive during football game in regional Victoria

Central Victoria's football community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old player who died after becoming unresponsive during a game on Saturday. Police said emergenc

abc-news

11 days ago

27/05/2023

World News: India official drains entire dam to retrieve phone

A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his phone. It took three days to pump millions of litres of wa

World-News

12 days ago

Any consultation on iTaukei laws should also include the tenants -Justice Qetaki

Justice Alipate Qetaki says any consultation undertaken on reviewing iTaukei laws should also include the tenants on iTaukei land and this is one way to honour Ratu Sir L

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

12 days ago

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and FEO re-establish ties

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance looks forward to supporting the Fijian Elections Office after signing a Memorandum of Understanding in

FEO

12 days ago

Missed conversion gives Drua victory

Christian Leali'ifano missed a conversion on the stroke of full time that gave the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua a 47-46 victory over the Moana Pasifika in the Shop N Save S

Fijian-Drua Super-Rugby Feature

12 days ago

SPCA in need of blankets, towels and rugs for dogs and cats

As the cold weather has set in, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of blankets, towels and rugs. SPCA says this will help to keep the dogs and

SPCA

12 days ago

Fans hoping for a Drua win

As the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua look forward to a tough encounter against the Moana Pasifika, Drua fans are hopeful for a crucial win this afternoon. Interlink bus d

Fijian-Drua Super-Rugby

12 days ago

Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale - Chaudhry

Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a statesman, scholar, soldier, administrator and a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale. This was highlighted by Fiji Lab

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

12 days ago

We have not turned land ownership into prosperity - Narube

Unity Fiji Party leader and former Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Savenaca Narube says he is sad to note that we have not realized the economic vision in Fiji and have not

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

12 days ago

Ratu Sukuna would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on others – Prof. Prasad

Ratu Sukuna, even as a decorated and hailed French Foreign legionnaire and traditional chief of high rank would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on ot

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

12 days ago

Cabinet approves the reduction in travel allowances for MPs and PM

Cabinet has approved the reduction in travel allowances for all Members of Parliament including the Prime Minister and Members of Cabinet. This reduction will be imple

Government

12 days ago

Cabinet approves extension of visa and permit free entry to persons registered in the VKB and the descendants of all communities who have made Fiji their home

Cabinet has approved the extension of visa and permit free entry to persons registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula and the descendants of all communities who have made Fiji

Government

12 days ago

Pressure on the Drua to deliver crucial win

The pressure will be on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua to get a crucial win this afternoon if they are to have any chances of making it to the quarter finals of the Shop

Fijian-Drua Super-Rugby Feature

12 days ago

Fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today - Leung

The fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today. Former President of the Fiji Law Society Graham Leung highlighted this at the Visionar

Ratu-Sukuna-Day Law

12 days ago

Kamikamica says the GCC could provide guidance on key issues

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica says the return of the Great Coun

GCC Government

12 days ago

Fijian economy expected to increase by 8 percent in 2023 – Ali

The growth projection for the Fijian economy in 2023 is revised upward to 8.0 percent from the 6.0 percent envisaged in November 2022. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor an

RBF Economy Feature

12 days ago

26/05/2023

FijiFirst (in suspension) submits list of source of funds but yet to give audited accounts by a certified FIA accountant

FijiFirst (in suspension) is the only party from the four suspended parties that has complied with section 23 of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and

FEO

13 days ago

Enhancing skills abroad opens doors for extensive personal and professional growth - President

Enhancing skills and pursuing quality education abroad opens doors for extensive personal and professional growth. This was highlighted by President Ratu Wiliame Katon

Education

13 days ago

Various religious and ethnic based organisations of Girmit descendants thankful for Reconciliation Service

Various religious and ethnic based organisations of Girmit descendants have written to the Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai and thanked him and t

Girmit-2023

13 days ago

FCCC works on some immediate counter inflation measures

As concerns continue to be raised about increasing prices, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has confirmed that they are working on some immediate counter in

FCCC

13 days ago

Legal action taken against 84 traders while 290 have been warned by the FCCC

Legal action has been taken against 84 traders while 290 have been warned by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission for non-compliance during the current financia

Feature FCCC

13 days ago

2013 Constitution needs review to ensure no community is denied fair representation - Kotobalavu

We will need to review the 2013 Constitution to ensure that no community is denied fair representation because we have seen the outcome of the 2022 general elections wher

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

13 days ago

Ratu Sukuna had a vision and became an inspiration for many - Vosarogo

Some leaders are gifted and some who are gifted become leaders and Ratu Sukuna is a great example of this statement. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

13 days ago

The amount of iTaukei living in poverty is a cause for concern – Ro Teimumu

75 percent of the people living in poverty are the iTaukei and this presents a great challenge to our emerging leaders. Na Marama Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa high

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

13 days ago

Ratu Sukuna Monument signifies a part of Fiji’s history - Taylor

It is a historic moment for the iTaukei Land Trust Board as they unveiled the Ratu Sukuna Monument today. Manager Strategic Planning Change Management Innovation, Reij

TLTB Ratu-Sukuna-Day

13 days ago

Visitor arrivals are expected to reach 2019 levels by the end of 2023 – RBF

The Reserve Bank of Fiji says visitor arrivals are expected to reach 2019 levels by the end of 2023, faster than earlier anticipated following the better-than-expected ar

RBF Economy

13 days ago

The foundation of democracy that we stand for now is built on the principles of equality and justice for all - Commander

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai has reminded new RFMF recruits today that the foundation of the democracy that they s

RFMF Feature

13 days ago

PS iTaukei Affairs confirms Ratu Tevita did not attend the 2-day GCC meeting

Permanent Secretary of iTaukei Affairs, Pita Tagicakirewa confirms that Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara did not attend the Great Council of Chiefs meeting on Bau Island. H

GCC

13 days ago

Proposal for iTaukei land lease – Mataqali head 7%, Yavusa head 5%, Turaga Ni Koro 3% and the rest to be distributed equally

The Great Council of Chiefs has decided that the new system of the distribution of the iTaukei land lease should be based on the Mataqali head getting 7 percent of the le

GCC Feature

13 days ago

25/05/2023

GCC endorses the strategic review of TLTB, iTaukei Land and Administration and iTaukei Fisheries Commission

The Great Council of Chiefs has endorsed the strategic review of the iTaukei Land Trust Board, iTaukei Land and Administration and iTaukei Fisheries Commission comprising

GCC Feature

14 days ago

Opinion: GCC to be…… or to be what ??

This week as Fiji celebrates the life and legacy of one of our greatest sons Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, conversations around the Yellow Bucket has turned to the review or as a

Opinion

14 days ago

Ratu Sukuna changed the education system in Fiji and broke barriers – Dr. Ratuva

Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna changed education in Fiji to the efficient institution that we are now and it was one of his first and foremost focal point

Ratu-Sukuna-Day

14 days ago

Blue Prosperity Fiji says they are not going to be sugarcoating any of the findings

We are not going to be sugarcoating any of the findings, they will speak for themselves. Blue Prosperity Fiji Country Manager, Arthur Sokimi highlighted this after one

Blue-Prosperity World-Oceans-Day

14 days ago

Traffic operations to be increased from today until next week – ACP Driu

Too many accidents are occurring because drivers and pedestrians have little to no consideration for other road users. This has been highlighted by Police Chief Operat

Police Roads

14 days ago

RFMF will not be pressing any charges against Ratu Tevita Mara for desertion - Commander

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai states that the RFMF will not be pressing any charges against former senior military

RFMF Feature

14 days ago

Chaudhry commends Rev Vunisuwai’s message to the GCC

The Fiji Labour Party has commended the President of the Methodist Church, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai for yet another strong and visionary message, this time to the Great Cou

GCC FLP

14 days ago

GCC should look at the welfare of everyone, especially the iTaukei - Ratu Ilisoni

Rewa Province representative, Ratu Ilisoni Vuidreketi says the Great Council of Chiefs should look at ways in developing the lives of everyone, especially the iTaukei peo

GCC Feature

14 days ago

Tina Turner's anthemic hits changed rugby league and Australian sport forever

In the late 80s, rugby league — and Australia, was a very different place. The sport of rugby league was far from the multimillion dollar behemoth it is today. St

abc-news

14 days ago

1 man charged while another man arrested for their involvement in Shalimar Street robbery

Raiwaqa Police have charged one of the men involved in the early morning robbery in Shalimar Street earlier this month while another man was arrested last night. Polic

Police Feature

14 days ago

Tributes pour in for Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Tina Turner

Tributes have flowed for US rock legend and soul superstar Tina Turner after she died at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. One of Turner's most well-known cont

Entertainment-News Music

14 days ago

Man who planted 4,970 marijuana plants jailed

A man who planted 4,970 marijuana plants and was found with 772.3 grams of marijuana in Tavua has been sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. Apenisa Bulivou committed the

Police

14 days ago

Fiji endorses MOU to tackle misinformation, mal-information and disinformation through social media

Fiji has endorsed the Bali Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming the country’s dedication and assistance in tackling the issues arising from misinformation, mal-infor

Government

14 days ago

Paralysed man walks using only his thoughts for the first time in scientific breakthrough

A paralysed man has regained the ability to walk smoothly using only his thoughts for the first time, researchers said, thanks to two implants that restored communication

abc-news

14 days ago

30-year-old woman passes away in Tavua accident

A 30-year-old woman has passed away following an accident in Waikona, Tavua yesterday afternoon. Police say the woman was allegedly crossing from the back of a truck w

Police Accident

14 days ago

GCC to discuss i-Taukei Acts today

The Great Council of Chiefs will discuss the review of more than five i-Taukei Acts today during their meeting on Bau Island. GCC Chair and Minister for i-Taukei Affai

Feature GCC

14 days ago

Roko Ului did not attend the GCC meeting - GCC Chair

Lau chief and former military officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, commonly known as Roko Ului, did not attend the Great Council of Chiefs meeting on Bau Island. This

GCC

14 days ago

GCC endorses the setting up of special fund and reinstatement of the old lease distribution policy

The Great Council of Chiefs has endorsed the setting up of a special fund for the future of iTaukei development and the reinstatement of the old land lease distribution p

GCC Feature

14 days ago

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