Youths walk out of PAP National Youth Assembly
Youths of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) walked out of the National Youth Assembly at the Suva Civic Centre after their nominee for presidency was initial
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AI to fast-track FDB loans, says Finance Minister
Fiji has entered a new era of digital finance with the launch of the Fiji Development Bank’s first artificial intelligence credit assessment pilot, a move Finance
Speaker urges legal sector to embrace change for future
Legal professionals and policymakers must embrace change as a constant force shaping the Pacific, emphasising that legal resilience and innovation are critical to address
Philippines and Indonesia issue tsunami warnings after 7.4 magnitude quake
A tsunami warning has been activated for the Philippines and Indonesia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Mindanao region this morning. The P
Māori and Fijian artists unite for 8-day cultural exchange in Suva
MÄori and Fijian artists will hold an 8-day cultural arts exchange at the Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies at the University of South Pacific in La
PM Rabuka to attend inauguration of Fiji Embassy in Jerusalem this month
Fiji will be establishing the Fijian Embassy in Jerusalem on the 17th of this month, and its inauguration will be attended by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. The gover
Minor earthquake recorded in Labasa, no tsunami threat
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at Labasa Town around 4 this morning. The Fiji Seismology Department confirms the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres and
Calls made for stronger government focus on AI as concerns raised over Fiji’s preparedness
Concerns have been raised about the lack of preparedness in Fiji for the fast-growing impact of artificial intelligence, with a call made for the government to take AI mo
Fiji Museum receives 130 artifacts from the late David Gilmour’s collection
130 artifacts of 108 photographs, 16 traditional war clubs and 6 tabua have been donated by the Wakaya Perfection Trustees to the Fiji Museum. Chief Executive Officer
AI willing to let humans die to avoid being shut down
One of the industry’s leading artificial intelligence developers, Anthropic, revealed results from a recent study on the technology’s development. Among
Ratu Sukuna’s vision for unity, fairness and progress remains relevant today - Chaudhry
The Fiji Labour Party says Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna’s unwavering commitment to fairness, progress, and the welfare of all Fijians resonates deeply with the core tenets
FLP questions legitimacy of FICAC’s decision to clear Prof. Prasad
The Fiji Labour Party is challenging the legitimacy, propriety and timing of the FICAC statement clearing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman P
Chaudhry calls Tikoduadua’s Middle East trip a waste of taxpayers’ funds
Minister for Home Affairs and Defence Pio Tikoduadua has arrived safely in Israel as part of his six-week visit to the Middle East to meet Fijian peacekeepers, while Fiji
No tsunami threat to Fiji as 3.4 magnitude quake recorded 26 km from Suva
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded at a shallow depth and 26 kilometres South from Suva. The event was felt between the Suva to Nausori corridor. The M
Chaudhry must provide evidence of Prof. Prasad’s promise of a cane payment of $110 per tonne – NFP President
Fiji Labour Party Leader and National Farmer Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry is a shameless politician who has an unequalled track record for lying and stoopin
Chaudhry questions Rabuka’s priorities, calls for action on crime over overseas trips
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka should first bring peace to the people from the intolerably high crime rate at home instead of peddling his 'Ocean of Peace' abroad, at a c
Prof Ahluwalia stresses ethical AI integration in Pacific education without compromising culture and autonomy
As artificial intelligence is rapidly weaving itself into the very fabric of everyday life, University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia has hi
FNU extends financial help to Vanuatu's National University Post-Earthquake
In light of the devastating earthquakes that have struck Vanuatu, the Fiji National University (FNU) is launching a special appeal to provide support for those affected,
Christmas reminds us that there is light at the end of the tunnel - Chaudhry
Christmas comes around each year with a message of hope and good will, a reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that the struggles facing us are not in
Fiji in talks with Vanuatu regarding assistance, advance team could possibly fly out this weekend - Ditoka
Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka confirms that he has spoken with his counterpart in Vanuatu, John Salong, earlier this week and had conveyed to him the of
Vanuatu workers stuck in Fiji, unable to get home
Dozens of Vanuatu workers returning home from working on orchards and vineyards in New Zealand are stuck in Fiji with commercial flights yet to resume. Local authoriti