Concerns raised over imported produce impacting the local economy
CEO of the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington has expressed concerns about Fiji’s heavy reliance on imported produce, which now accounts for
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Emele Naiceru urge Fijians to prioritize safety amid high HIV risks this festive season
As the festive season approaches there is a high possibility of an increase in HIV cases, serving as a reminder for everyone to prioritize their health and take necessary
Govt aims to implement Information Act, Accountability and Transparency Commission and Code of Conduct by 1st quarter 2025
Efforts are now underway to finally implement the Information Act 2018 in the country, and to also have an Accountability and Transparency Commission and Code of Conduct
NFA expands services with new paramedics and ambulance department
As road accidents continue to rise in Fiji, the National Fire Authority has taken a proactive step to expand its services by launching a new Paramedics and Ambulance Depa
Drua to focus on winning away games in 2025 - Lomani
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback, Frank Lomani says one of the challenges they are working to improve on is winning their away games. Last season, the Drua won six
FRCS launches Tax Crimes Taskforce – Rusiate Tudravu and Jitoko Tikolevu announced as members
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has launched the Tax Crimes Taskforce, which will review the framework, investigate those not paying their taxes, and determine how t
Tabuya calls for practical changes in sexual health education curriculum
We need to be upfront with children about sexuality, sex education, and the need to protect themselves, as well as what it means to say yes and no when it comes to consen
Fiji activist Ratu Eroni wins Franco-German Human Rights Prize 2024
Ratu Eroni Ledua Dina, an esteemed activist and LGBTQI rights advocate from Fiji, has won the Franco-German Human Rights Prize 2024. Ratu Eroni is a prominent transgen
Failure to stand up against cyberbullying will allow it to continue unfettered : Narayan
A lot more people have to stand up to cyberbullying. People are not standing up to it and if we do not do that, it will continue unfettered. This call was made by Comm
Narayan fulfills late father's dream and graduates as nurse
Shivika Narayan has fulfilled her late father’s dream after graduating as a nurse from the Sangam Institute Of Technology College Of Nursing and Health Care Educa
NGOs highlight violence, inequality, and impunity and call for justice on Human Rights Day
There are still people in this country who are not safe in their own homes, especially women, girls and children as they are hungry, homeless and treated differently beca
We need to ensure that we capture our true history and not just base things on western and political influences - Narayan
We need to ensure that we capture our true history, make sure everyone's voices are heard and ensure that we value our cultures, traditions and languages - not just base
Civil servants should not ask for money, chickens, dalo or other donations even for Christmas parties as it is illegal - Malimali
As Fiji celebrates International Anti-Corruption Day, FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali stresses that civil servants cannot be asking for money, donations, chickens, or
Social media in Fiji is toxic and harmful - Jon Apted
Social media in Fiji is toxic and malignant due to the widespread public shaming culture on a mix of traditional norms and new technology. This has been highlighted by
MSAF partners with FICAC to combat drug trafficking at seafront
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has expressed concern over the increasing transportation of drugs via the seafront and is collaborating with the Fiji Indepen
Opposition admits shortcomings in tackling drug crisis and calls for independent Narcotics Bureau
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruitatu says they in the previous government were probably overconfident in what they were doing to tackle the drugs issue and the pending wo
Dubai 7s 2024
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team ended a 9-year drought by winning the HSBC Dubai 7s title, defeating Spain 19-5 in the final. This marks their first tournament wi
Fiji passes landmark Child Care and Protection Act to strengthen safeguards against abuse and neglect
Parliament has unanimously passed the Child Care and Protection Act that outlines what the country will do to promote the wellbeing of children and to protect them from a
Parliament passes Child Justice Act that raises criminal responsibility age to 14 and focuses on rehab
Parliament has unanimously passed the Child Justice Act that provides a more comprehensive framework for the special treatment of children at all stages of the child just
Independence of the ODPP is an ongoing issue but reforms underway - Turaga
Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga says the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the demand of the job, the competing priorities and the str
Prof. Prasad highlights economy shows promising growth, but Kumar questions impact on ordinary Fijians
With over a billion dollars in support for vulnerable and disadvantaged Fijians, debt to GDP ratio at 75.4 percent percent at the end of October, higher remittance flows,