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14/04/2025

Taveuni’s Harshita Lal shines at USP graduation with two gold medals and top award in Physics

It was a moment of pride and emotion for 23-year-old Harshita Lal from Taveuni, as she walked away with two gold medals and multiple academic awards at the University of

15 days ago

Navakamocea appointed as Acting PS in the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs

Deputy Secretary Operations in the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Jone Navakamocea has been appointed as the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Mi

public

15 days ago

Savusavu Hospital receives physiotherapy equipment worth more than $5,000

Great news as the Savusavu Hospital has received physiotherapy equipment and towels worth more than $5,000, donated by Medical Aid Abroad, New Zealand. In an interview

Health

15 days ago

Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calls for urgent action against Chat Fiji

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission expresses grave concern regarding a recent social media post published on the platform Chat (Fiji), which targets

Human-Rights-Commission

15 days ago

Prof. Prasad assures teachers they will not lose a cent in their FNPF

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has assured teachers that they will not lose a single cent in their FNPF contributions. While res

Government FNPF Feature

15 days ago

Heavy rain alert in force as wet weather expected this Easter Friday

Expect a rainy Easter Friday as a heavy rain alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi Weather Office

Weather

15 days ago

Tikoduadua to meet with Fijian contingents stationed in Middle-East as part of official overseas mission

Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua will be embarking on an official overseas mission where he will meet with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces sol

Government

15 days ago

FTUC raises alarm over inflow of foreign workers in Fiji

The Fiji Trade Union Congress is concerned about the large number of foreign workers coming into Fiji taking up jobs that could easily be done by locals. FTUC National

FTUC

15 days ago

Over 20 mother-to-child HIV cases recorded in Fiji last year

More than 20 cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Fiji were recorded in the country last year. This has been confirmed by Health Ministry’s Head of Family He

HIV Feature

15 days ago

Former VITIFM Content Director Litia Daugunu appointed as a board of trustee of USA Netball

Former VITIFM Content Director, Litia Daugunu has now been appointed as a board of trustee of USA Netball. She has made history as she is the first person with links t

USA Netball

15 days ago

New fishing net and coastal park bring hope to Lavena women and community

Good news to the women of Lavena Village in Taveuni is that the government has handed over a fishing net as part of their commitment to supporting women fishers and stren

Assistance

15 days ago

Transforming Pacific Healthcare: PSH Hospitals’ Bold New Vision

In an era where affordable healthcare often feels out of reach, Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) is changing the game. With a steadfast commitment to afforda

Kishore Kumar’s case adjourned to 2.30pm today in alleged online abuse of a Minister

Kishore Kumar’s hearing for the case where he allegedly uttered abusive words towards the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh

Court

15 days ago

Infrastructure development, health, education and better service delivery will be the focus of the budget – Prof. Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus for the upcoming national budget will be continuing to improve infrast

Government Feature Health

15 days ago

Private hospital makes medical tourism call amid NZ visa easing

While New Zealand’s easing of visa laws has been welcomed with open arms by Pacific islanders, the management of Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty priva

Health

15 days ago

Kishore Kumar’s hearing adjourned to 2.30pm today in alleged online abuse of a Minister

Kishore Kumar’s hearing for the case where he allegedly uttered abusive words towards the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh

Court

15 days ago

21-year-old man who went missing in Navua River last Friday has been found

The body of the 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River last Friday has been found. Police say the body was found yesterday afternoon. They say the man

Police

15 days ago

China urges US to 'completely cancel' tariffs

Chinese officials are calling on US President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his so-called reciprocal tariffs, as a trade war between the world's two biggest economi

World-News

16 days ago

Dairy farmer gets boost with new boat and engine

61-year-old dairy farmer, Mitieli Tikoduadua of Nukuloa Village in Lutu, Wainibuka grew up carrying milk cans for miles before putting them on bamboo rafts to get to the

Government Agriculture

16 days ago

Ministry to develop guidelines and break the silence around menopause – Dr Pillay

The Ministry of Health will be developing guidelines and training materials for healthcare workers to improve their understanding and response to menopause in women. T

Straight-Talk

16 days ago

Consultation for those willing to contribute, not entire communities – Prof. Prasad

Following concerns about low turnout during consultations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it was not about getting the whole

Government Budget Feature

16 days ago

13/04/2025

Search continues for 21-year-old man swept away by strong currents in Navua on Friday

Police are continuing their search for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River on Friday. Police say the victim had attempted to swim across the river ne

Missing-Person Police

16 days ago

We must build an environment where our children can grow with purpose and dignity - Rabuka

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka calls on the nation to strengthen our values, nurture respect, and build environments where our children can grow with purpose and dignity.

Palm-Sunday

16 days ago

UniFiji expresses disappointment at higher educational funding discussion at Budget Consultations on Friday

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem has expressed her dismay at the way in which the budget consultations for educational funding end

Consultation

16 days ago

Health, infrastructure and education questions raised during budget consultation

Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall. Members attending the consultatio

Consultation Budget Feature

16 days ago

Fiji-India relationship strengthens as ICCR marks 75 years

The history of indentured labourers arriving in Fiji over 140 years ago was a defining moment for both our countries, India and Fiji. Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe

Government

16 days ago

Woman scams Facebook users

A woman who scammed Facebook Marketplace users has admitted to taking hundreds of dollars off buyers before ghosting them and failing to hand over goods. 46-year-old T

Scam

16 days ago

Heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas

People can expect a lot of rain today into tomorrow as a weak trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the Eastern parts of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says this

Weather

16 days ago

Lack of essential medical supplies affects surgeries at the cath lab

It is challenging to be completely self-sufficient when operating in Fiji due to ongoing shortages of essential medical supplies — including basic items such as surgica

Health Feature

16 days ago

27-year-old man in custody while search continues for his accomplice in an alleged aggravated robbery in Savusavu

A 27-year-old man is in Police custody while a search is underway for his accomplice for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery in Savusavu on Friday night.

Police

16 days ago

Sound equipment worth more than $1,000 stolen from a temple in Rakiraki

A sound equipment worth more than $1,000 was stolen from a temple in Rakiraki yesterday, and the Rakiraki Police are investigating a case of alleged sacrilege. Police

Police

16 days ago

Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs, including the 125% levies impo

World-News

16 days ago

Qauia residents call for return to multiple constituency based voting system

Residents of the Qauia Settlement in Lami are calling to return to the multiple constituency based voting system. While speaking during the Electoral Law Reform Consu

Consultation

16 days ago

Accessing vital healthcare services for TB a challenge in remote islands – Dr Turaga

Accessing vital healthcare services for Tuberculosis is a challenge for people living in remote islands. This is the sentiment shared by Ministry of Health Tuberculosi

Health

16 days ago

Palm Sunday brings hope, peace, unity and the importance of love and care for our children

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is encouraging children to take this moment to reflect and appreciate the contribution of their families, teachers, and friends to t

Palm-Sunday Education Feature

16 days ago

12/04/2025

Ex-National MP demands visa-free access for Pasifika

Former National MP Anae Arthur Anae has launched a petition demanding a free three-month visitor visa for Pacific people. Anae argues that New Zealand’s current immi

Regional-News

17 days ago

Rabuka’s surprise visit brings hope to Waibasaga Villagers

The long wait for a bridge for the people of Waibasaga Village in the interior of Naitasiri may finally be nearing an end after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made a shor

Assistance Government

17 days ago

Sparks fly at National Budget Consultation as Pacific Polytech Chair and USP Vice-Chancellor butt heads

Sparks flew at the National Budget Consultation at USP last night as Pacific Polytech Chairperson Dr Ganesh Chand and USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia butted h

Consultation

17 days ago

DPM Prasad welcomes the easing of NZ visa restrictions

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has warmly welcomed the recent announcement by the Government of New Zealand to ease visa restrictio

New-Zealand

17 days ago

Ligairi’s family overwhelmed with support for son’s medical treatment

People from all walks of life, locally and internationally, have shown their support towards raising funds for 13-year-old Alexander Ligairi, who is currently admitted to

Donation

17 days ago

Grandmother joins financial training in Nadi

A grandmother and resident of Nawaki in Nadi, Kala Wati, has shown that “learning never ends” after becoming one of the 29 participants in the Practical Bookkeeping a

Assistance

17 days ago

People want constituencies back – Fatiaki agrees it may be possible without changing the 2013 Constitution

Chair of the Electoral Law Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki, says people attending consultations on the electoral laws have unanimously called f

Consultation

17 days ago

Uni Fiji and Pacific Specialist Healthcare sign MoU for Medical Training and Research

The University of Fiji and the Pacific Specialist Healthcare have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Understanding which covers support for supervised medical attachment

Uni-Fiji

17 days ago

No fight or brawl at Suva Bus Stand yesterday - Police

Police have clarified that there was no fight or brawl at the Suva Bus Stand as claimed in a video shared widely on social media. Police say their operations team from

Police

17 days ago

1-year-old child and man in his 40s die in horrific head on collision in Seaqaqa

A man and a 1-year-old child lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Seaqaqa last night. The first victim, a man in his late 40s, was driving along the Labasa-Na

Accident

17 days ago

Use funds from sweetened beverages, alcohol and tobacco taxes to combat NCDs in the country- Marawa

The Program Manager for Diabetes Fiji, Kini Marawa, is urging the government to re-direct the funds collected from the taxing of sugar, sweetened beverages, alcohol and t

Consultation

17 days ago

Major change : People from Fiji can be granted a Visitor Visa to be able to visit New Zealand multiple times within a 24-month period

Great news for the people of Fiji and our fellow Pacific islanders as the New Zealand government has announced that from 6th July this year, people from Pacific Islands f

Fiji-Passport Feature

18 days ago

11/04/2025

Teachers to finally get paid next week or following pay - Radrodro

Teachers that have not received their salary for the last 8 weeks, their pay has been processed and will get paid next week or the following pay. Minister for Educatio

Education

18 days ago

SPBD recognises women creating wave of change across Fiji

The celebration of the 15th South Pacific Business Development Businesswoman of the Year awards and Foundation Day media launch is not just a celebration, it is a movemen

SPBD

18 days ago

Call made to increase Parliamentary seats to allow for reservation of seats for women

Calls are being made to increase the number of seats in Parliament to allow for the temporary special measure of reserving at least 30 percents for women. Imrana Jalal

Parliement

18 days ago

Monitoring the EEZ is a costly task for Fiji - Sharma

Fiji faces significant challenges monitoring its Exclusive Economic Zone due to limited access to advanced technologies such as AI and drones. Deputy Chairperson for F

Maritime

18 days ago

$900K recovered in proceeds of crime from convicted businessman Feroz Jan Mohammed

FICAC has recovered $900,000 from $1.2 million in proceeds of crime linked to the conviction of Feroz Jan Mohammed in 2015. Mohammed was sentenced to eight years impri

FICAC

18 days ago

Human Rights Commission calls quotas to boost women’s leadership roles and for stronger online safety laws

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on the Government to urgently address gender-related issues by reviewing and enhancing existing nation

Human-Rights

18 days ago

Navua mother pleads for help to save son’s life as rare skull tumour advances

A desperate mother is making a heartfelt plea for assistance in raising money for her 13-year-old son, Manvit Manish Lal who is battling a rare skull tumour. Manvit’

Health

18 days ago

113 Nadave students graduate with trade qualifications and toolboxes, urged to become job creators

113 students from the Centre for Appropriate Technology and Development in Nadave today celebrated their achievements after graduating with certificates and toolboxes as

Education

18 days ago

Fiji’s women outperforming men in education and employment – Kiran

Fiji is seeing women succeed at levels higher than men in both education and economic opportunities, signaling a significant shift towards gender equality. Minister fo

Women-Empowerment Feature

18 days ago

Double celebration as husband and wife graduate together after years of sacrifice

It was a proud and emotional moment for Eseroma Bogidrau Veiliutaki and his wife, Olivia Bogiviti Veiliutaki, as the couple graduated together at the Vodafone Arena today

USP

18 days ago

50-year-old man to front court for allegedly indecently assaulting 8-year-old girl

A 50-year-old man charged with allegedly indecently assaulting an 8-year-old girl will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court this afternoon. Police say the man and th

Police

18 days ago

Valelevu fire contained as two homes destroyed

Firefighters have managed to put out the fire that has destroyed two homes at Kanace Road in Valelevu. According to eye witnesses, the fire started from the house on t

Fire Feature

18 days ago

Abolish outdated terms and support disabled candidates:Macanawai

Outdated and harmful terms like “people with intellectual disabilities” and “unsound mind” must be abolished and political parties need to genuinely support peopl

Consultation

18 days ago

Discrimination against women journalists normalised in Fiji - Baselala

Discrimination against women journalists in Fiji has become normalised by many, leaving journalists silenced as they continue their work. This has been highlighted by

Women-Empowerment Media

18 days ago

FICAC to reevaluate charges laid against Riyaz and Sagar

FICAC will reevaluate charges against former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar. They

Court

18 days ago

Fiji steps up efforts to combat AI-generated child abuse material and online exploitation

Child abuse and exploitation materials generated by AI are becoming an increasing concern, with Fiji stepping up its efforts to tackle the issue through international coo

Child-Abuse

18 days ago

Students to benefit from new TSLS digital platforms and alumni-employer network

Students will have easier access to services provided by the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service as they showed off their 5 ICT Initiatives and 1 framework which was l

TSLS

18 days ago

People of Savusavu joins National Coconut Day celebration

The people of Savusavu joined in celebrating National Coconut Day as Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, Ifereimi Vasu, reaffirmed the coconut tree�

Coconut

18 days ago

Man in his 50s dies following horrific accident in Lautoka

A man in his 50s has passed away following an accident along the Kings Road near Naviyago in Lautoka. Police say the man allegedly lost control of his vehicle, causing

Accident

18 days ago

Relief for patients as NZ volunteer medical team provides pacemaker procedures at CWM Hospital

There is relief for Fijians who need pacemaker procedures done as a team of volunteer specialist doctors and nurses from New Zealand, led by renowned cardiac physiologist

CWM-Hospital

18 days ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho’s Constitution motion hearing adjourned to 22nd April

The constitutional motion hearing for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho, has been adjourned to the 22nd of this mont

Court

18 days ago

Burger King reaffirms commitment to the Coke Games with $10,950 sponsorship

Burger King Fiji has reaffirmed its support for the Coca-Cola Games with a hybrid sponsorship worth $10,950 to foster youth engagement in athletics and support the develo

Coca-Cola-Games

18 days ago

Nadi to Cairns flight to boost tourism and trade

An initiative that will significantly boost tourism and trade between Fiji and Cairns in Australia, Fiji Airways operated its inaugural Nadi to Cairns flight yesterday, l

Fiji-Airways

18 days ago

Ministry declares dengue outbreak for the Central Division as 1,090 confirmed cases

A dengue fever outbreak has been declared for the Central Division following the number surpassing the threshold for an outbreak in the division. The Health Ministry s

Dengue-Fever Feature

18 days ago

Cultural competence key to students' success in healthcare-Samoa High Commissioner

For students pursuing careers in healthcare, embracing cultural diversity is not just an added benefit but a crucial component for success which improves the quality of c

FNU

19 days ago

COC to establish tribunal to investigate allegations against suspended Corrections Commissioner

The Constitutional Offices Commission will establish a tribunal to investigate allegations of misbehaviour against the suspended Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Ser

COC

19 days ago

Crusaders expect another tough match against the Hurricanes tonight

History suggests the Wellington rematch between the Hurricanes and Crusaders will be tight and the game tonight will be a closely contested one. The last three meeting

Super-Rugby

19 days ago

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble

The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carte

World-News

19 days ago

My family was my anchor through my PhD journey-Dr. Nand

Earning his PhD from the University of the South Pacific was not just an academic achievement , it was a journey made possible by the unwavering support of his wife’s b

USP

19 days ago

Menopause forces women to leave jobs due to lack of understanding and support - Singh

Women going through menopause, at the prime of their employment, have left their jobs abruptly because they cannot cope with their work and their employers do not underst

Straight-Talk

19 days ago

FWRM and FWCC call for 30% of seats to be reserved in Parliament

The decline in political representation of women in the three national elections under the current electoral system is an embarrassment and cultural, social, economic and

FWRM FWCC Feature

19 days ago

10/04/2025

Saline solutions are in stock says Health Minister while Compain asks where are the 3,000 units

Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says saline solutions are in stock at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS) while IWA (Fiji) Preside

Health

19 days ago

China hits back at Trump with 84% tariffs on US as trade war intensifies

China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all US imports, deepening a trade war between Beijing and Washington. It comes as Trump had earlier put a 104% tariff o

World-News

19 days ago

Budget consultation begins with private sector stakeholders and umbrella bodies

The 2025–2026 National Budget Consultations officially began this week with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad addressing key private

Budget

19 days ago

Suva City Council joins dengue fight

To combat the recent outbreak of dengue, the Suva City Council has mobilized its Health Inspectors to actively support the Ministry of Health. The Council says over th

Dengue-Fever Health Suva-City-Council

19 days ago

USP Graduation: Mahia Alfereti gets standing ovation for Gold medal

There was a standing ovation for University of the South Pacific gold medalist recipient Mahia Trinity Pareti Alfereti, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathem

USP

19 days ago

Fiji Law Reform Commission Director says SEEP needs to adopt a broader, progressive, outlook in the way it views issues

The Social Empowerment and Education Programme needs to adopt a much more broader, progressive, and forward looking outlook in the way it views issues surrounding it as o

Law

19 days ago

US pauses higher tariffs for most countries but hits China hard

President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs but a trade war with China has escalated. In a dramatic change of policy, ju

World-News

19 days ago

Calls made for more women participation in Parliament but views on reserved seats for women differs during Electoral Act consultation

Calls for more women participation have been made during the consultation on the Electoral Act but there were different views shared on women having reserved seats in Par

Electoral-Laws Feature

19 days ago

Warwick Group of Hotels workers to receive 4.5% increase in wages and allowances

Good news for the workers of Warwick Hotels and Resorts who received a 4.5 percent increase in wages and allowances. This is after the National Union of Hospitality Ca

Tourism

19 days ago

Naitasiri women call for reserved seats in Parliament

Former Chief Justice and Chair of the Fiji Electoral Law Reform Commission, Daniel Fatiaki says women in Naitasiri felt comfortable enough to raise their voices during th

Parliement

19 days ago

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back from injury after more than 180 days to face the Drua

Highlanders’ Fijian outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens will be making his long-awaited return to the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific when he lines up against hi

Super-Rugby-Pacific-2025

19 days ago

IWA delivers 10 cartons of saline solution to CWM Children’s Hospital

The International Women’s Association (Fiji) delivered 10 cartons of saline solution to the CWM Hospital Children’s Ward yesterday afternoon, on top of the ones they

Health Feature

19 days ago

Prof. Prasad reaffirms Govt’s commitment to inclusive economic growth

As people will have a chance to give their opinions on the National Budget, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has had discussions

Economy Government

19 days ago

Shaneel Singh and Achal Gupta remanded for alleged aggravated robbery

Two people have been remanded for an alleged aggravated robbery case that occurred in Pacific Harbour earlier this month. It is alleged that on the 4th of April 2025,

Court

19 days ago

FICAC finds no criminal offence committed in the appointment of Dr Nakarawa’s wife

FICAC has confirmed that no criminal offence was committed in the appointment of Dr Jalesi Nakarawa’s wife to the position of a Nurse-Practitioner within the Fiji Corre

Corrections FICAC Feature

19 days ago

Online Safety Commission condemns homophobic remarks about a child who is fighting for his life

The Online Safety Commission has condemned the homophobic and harmful remarks made on social media about a child who is fighting for his life. Commissioner Filipe Bat

Online-Safety Feature

19 days ago

Donald Trump announces a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries

The United States of America President, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries but hikes levies on China to 125 percent. T

World-News

20 days ago

Fijian serving in British Army who recorded female colleague having sex before showing it to others is jailed in his absence after 'leaving the country'

A British Army soldier who climbed a wall to record his female colleague having sex before showing the clips to other servicemen has been dismissed from the service. A

British-Army

20 days ago

Imrana Jalal urges Electoral Commission to hold consultations outside working hours

Fiji national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has called on the Fiji Law Reform Commission to consider electoral law consultations in the evenings or weekends. Jalal

Electoral-Laws

20 days ago

Fire contained at USP Lower Campus

A fire that broke out at the University of the South Pacific’s Lower Campus in Laucala this morning has been successfully contained by the National Fire Authority. T

Fire Feature

20 days ago

Break the silence on menopause as many women are suffering

A call is being made to break the silence on menopause as there is very little understanding of what menopause is, resulting in many women suffering in silence. This h

Straight-Talk Feature

20 days ago

09/04/2025

Watch Nalini Singh and Dr Rachel Pillay on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan

Fiji Women's Rights Movement Executive Director, Nalini Singh and Head of Family Health for the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Pillay appeared on fijivillage Straight

Straight-Talk

20 days ago

Call made for 30% reserved seats for women in Parliament through electoral reform submission

A call is being made to support a submission by the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM) and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) to have temporary special measures for 3

FWCC

20 days ago

QVS and Tailevu North College crowned champions of Tailevu Zone

Queen Victoria School and Tailevu North College have been crowned the boys’ and girls’ champions respectively of the Coca Cola Tailevu Zone competition that was held

Tailevu-Zone

20 days ago

Raju files complaint against man who allegedly asked foreigner for party donations and said no receipts will be issued

Shailendra Raju, who was a campaigner for the People’s Alliance in the 2022 general elections and also a former executive of the Fiji Labour Party and former Private Se

FEO Feature

20 days ago

Ministry raises concern and urges action after violent attack on elderly couple in Labasa

The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection is very concerned about the recent attack on an elderly couple in Labasa where one of the victims is still in seri

Women

20 days ago

Father and LegendFM personality Jerry Ligairi makes an urgent plea to people to assist his son in getting life-saving surgery in NZ

Father and LegendFM radio personality, Jerry Ligairi is making a heartfelt plea to everyone for assistance to help save his son’s life. 13-year-old Alexander Ligairi

Assistance Health

20 days ago

Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants Congress boosted by $60,000 sponsorship from Vodafone and Asco

The Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants Annual Congress, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, has been boosted by a $60,000 sponsorshi

FICA

20 days ago

We are actively working to resolve all pending salary payment issue - Radrodro

Following concerns by many teachers on the delay in payment of their salary and FNFP contributions, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says they are actively working

Education Feature

20 days ago

6-year-old boy with Fijian links dies after tonsil surgery in New Zealand

A 6-year-old boy with Fijian links has died after a tonsil surgery at Southern Cross Hospital in Auckland earlier this week. The family was told that a complication oc

World-News

20 days ago

More MPs needed in Parliament to represent the people rather than more Ministers and Assistant Ministers – Matalau

A call to have more Members of Parliament rather than having more Ministers and Assistant Ministers has been made by the people of Tailevu. The call was made by the Ta

Consultation

20 days ago

Woman charged with manslaughter after allegedly leaving 18-month-old grandson unsupervised

A 51-year-old woman was charged with one count of manslaughter arising from breach of duty after she allegedly left her 18-month-old grandson unsupervised which resulted

Feature Court

20 days ago

Fiji needs more pacemaker implantation specialists and around 500 devices a year – Dr Kapadia

Fiji needs about 500 pacemakers every year, more doctors who can carry out pacemaker implantation and people to provide technical support for pacemaker services at the CW

Straight-Talk Feature

20 days ago

Seruiratu blames Ministry inefficiencies for unpaid teacher salary

The frustration and stress caused by delayed payments for teachers if left unaddressed lead to a decline in morale and performance, ultimately affecting the students who

Education

21 days ago

08/04/2025

More funds needed for fight against gender-based violence-Shamima Ali

The government should dedicate more funding towards human rights movements and the empowerment of women, and it should stop funding the military. The Coordinator of th

FWCC Feature

21 days ago

RFMF establishes Forward Operating Base at Malau

In a significant step to enhance Fiji’s maritime security capabilities, the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai, signed a M

RFMF

21 days ago

SEEP calls on Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights to simplify and promote awareness of Bills

The Social Empowerment and Education Programme is calling on the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights to explore all possible methods to simplify and promo

Law

21 days ago

Prof. Prasad calls for urgent Pacific response to unfair US tariffs

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad is calling on Pacific leaders to meet urgently to map a firm regional response to the unfair tariffs

USA Economy

21 days ago

Compain confirms they had to buy IV fluids for the CWM Children's Hospital today

President of International Women's Association Fiji says the shortage of IV fluids, particularly saline, remains a pressing issue. Compain says while they acknowledge

Health Feature

21 days ago

UniFiji reports record-breaking female student achievements over 5 years

The University of Fiji has reported an unprecedented level of the achievements of female students across all sections and academic departments at the university over the

Uni-Fiji Feature

21 days ago

Dire wolf lives again as world’s first de-extincted animal

A species of wolf that died out some 12,500 years ago lives again as the world’s first successfully de-extincted animal, according to Dallas-based biotech company Colos

World-News

21 days ago

NFA urges eatery owners to prioritise fire safety after Nabua takeaway blaze

The National Fire Authority is calling on business owners, especially eatery proprietors, to ensure that flammable items likely to cause a fire are stored properly in a s

NFA

21 days ago

Elderly man dies in accident in Rakiraki

A man in his 60s from Rakiraki has died in an accident along the Kings Road near Ellington. Police say the man was driving near Ellington yesterday afternoon, when he

Accident

21 days ago

Youth Parliament to be held this year to build leaders - Kiran

Youth Parliament will be held this year which aims to build confidence of upcoming leaders, especially women. Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran confirmed this during the

Government Women

21 days ago

Man charged for allegedly raping 13-yr-old daughter, another charged for allegedly raping 10 and 11-yr-old nieces

A 38-year-old man was charged with allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter while in another incident, a 35-year-old man was charged with allegedly raping and sexually a

Court

21 days ago

Calls made for the return of the Senate during electoral laws consultation

Calls to bring back the Senate are being made by most of the participants during the consultation on the three electoral laws hosted by the Fiji Law Reform Commission.

Constitution

21 days ago

Radrodro calls on parents, communities, the Vanua and the church to raise awareness on bullying

With bullying becoming a significant concern in every school around the country, the Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is calling on parents, communities, the Vanua a

Education

21 days ago

Nationwide consultation next in Education Act review – Radrodro

We are committed to building an education system that is modern, inclusive, and effective for all Fijians. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says the review of th

Education

21 days ago

$43.1m paid to students for Back to School Support

A total of $43.1 million has been successfully distributed to 213,520 students for Back to School Support for the 2025 school year, through M-PAiSA, MyCASH and Post Fiji

Education

21 days ago

No major short-term economic fallout from US tariff – Prof. Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they do not expect a major fallout for Fiji’s economy in the short to medium term following t

Economy Government

21 days ago

Bullet casing discovered on Sydney to Nadi flight

Police are currently conducting their investigation after an empty bullet shell casing was found on a Fiji Airways flight that arrived in Nadi from Sydney last evening.

Fiji-Airways Police Feature

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China following trade standoff

The United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing does not lift its retaliatory duties on the U.S. ex

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National Budget consultation starts this Thursday

The Ministry of Finance has announced a series of face-to-face public consultations in the lead-up to the formulation of the 2025-2026 National Budget, with the first se

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Teachers deserve answers, not silence – Premila Kumar

The Ministry of Education must come up with a clear explanation of why FNPF deductions for teachers have not been deposited into their accounts for the past two months.

Education

22 days ago

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