Kiran urges youth to champion peace and protect Fiji's unity
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has challenged young people to become champions of peace and social cohesion, encouraging them to protect
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Peacekeeping must adapt to new security threats - Turaga
Peacekeeping operations must continue to adapt as conflicts become more complex and new security threats emerge.Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga made the comments
Dairo remains banned during beche-de-mer season- Ministry of Fisheries
The Ministry of Fisheries is reminding fishers and traders that Dairo, also known as Sandfish, remains banned during the upcoming beche-de-mer harvesting season.The Minis
New market brings relief for Wainunu farmers
For years, farmers in Wainunu have travelled long distances to Labasa and Nabouwalu to sell their produce, often spending a significant portion of their earnings on trans
Concerns raised over menstrual hygiene funding and voucher delays
Concerns have been raised over delays in the distribution of menstrual hygiene vouchers and reduced funding for the programme, with warnings that girls could miss school
Survivors of gender-based violence to receive faster and better coordinated support under revised protocol
Women, children and other survivors of gender-based violence are expected to receive faster, safer and better coordinated support under Fiji's revised National Service De
Ro Filipe defends infrastructure spending and $12.5B debt
The Government has defended its record spending on roads, bridges and water infrastructure, saying the 2026/2027 National Budget will deliver safer transport links, mo
Diversification is the key to success - Lautoka farmer
A young farmer from Lautoka says growing more than just sugarcane has helped him build a successful and sustainable farming business.Thirty-four-year-old Pranit Prasad ma
Tikoduadua says Fiji's military must never again enter politics as Govt strengthens civilian control
Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua says Fiji's military must never again become involved in politics, stressing that its role is to serve the people and protect democracy, n
Sugar industry not sustainable, Govt to take time on price assessment - Immanuel
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says it will take more time before deciding whether to increase the guaranteed cane price, as the Parliamentary Committee on Sugar con
Farmers challenge Prof. Prasad as he rejects claims that NFP promised $110 cane price
As sugarcane farmers continue to push for a guaranteed sugarcane price of $110, National Federation Party Leader and member of the Special Committee on the Sugar Industry
FRCS and Japan Customs strengthen partnership to boost border security
People are expected to benefit from stronger border security and more efficient customs services following a new partnership between the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Govt assessing whether $110 cane price is financially sustainable - Rabuka
Following repeated demands and boycotts from sugar cane farmers, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says government is now determining whether it will be sustainable to incre
25% TSLS allowance is only meant to assist students – Immanuel
The 25 percent allowance provided to students is intended as financial assistance and not to cover all of their expenses.This was highlighted by Minister for Finance Esro
More former Vatukoula mine workers receive compensation
More former Vatukoula mine workers and their families have received their long-awaited compensation as the government continues efforts to deliver justice and closure to
New 9.1km access road to improve lives in Ba interior
A new farm access road linking communities in the interior of Ba is expected to improve the lives of residents by cutting travel times, reducing transport costs and provi
Gounder says Fiji must plan an exit from the sugar industry as FSC CEO defends the sector
Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder says he feels sorry for cane farmers because of the false hopes and promises that have been given to them and as a result th
Affordable housing remains a challenge as govt looks to expand land stock
Owning a home remains a challenge for many young families, while high rental costs continue to make affordable housing difficult for many.During fijivillage Straight Talk
$1.78 million evacuation centre marks major milestone for Tamavua Village
Villagers of Tamavua will soon have a state-of-the-art evacuation centre following the groundbreaking ceremony for the $1.78 million project by the Minister for Public Wo
Govt will consider assistance for cane farmers based on need and changing conditions - Tunabuna
Minister for Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna says the Government will consider assistance for cane farmers based on their needs and changing conditions, but has not confir
New facilities planned for older persons as govt finalises National Ageing Policy – Kiran
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says the government is working on improving facilities and protections for older persons, including plans f