Ditoka urges Fijians in Palau to be ‘everyday ambassadors’ of Fiji
Fijians living and working in Palau have been urged to embrace their role as “everyday ambassadors†of Fiji while respecting the laws, customs and traditions
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Yaqona Bill to undergo further public consultation
Yaqona farmers, traders, exporters and other stakeholders will have another opportunity to raise their concerns and recommendations on the proposed Yaqona (Kava) Bill 202
Nearly 700kg of rubbish stopped from entering waterways at Nakasi crossing
Nearly 700 kilograms of rubbish has been collected from a waterway at the Nakasi ATG Crossing in just under six months, highlighting the amount of waste continuing to end
Korotari farmers seek water assistance as dry weather affects crops
Vegetable farmers in Korotari, Labasa, are facing increasing challenges as dry weather conditions continue to affect their farms.Farmers say they are being forced to work
Kiran raises concerns over robberies targeting elderly and vulnerable people
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in reported robberies and burglaries, particularly inciden
Pacific funds look at ways to grow workers’ retirement savings
Pacific workers could see their retirement savings invested in projects such as affordable housing, renewable energy and infrastructure as pension and provident funds loo
Vosarogo speaks out against taxi driver attack and robbery
I'm concerned by the disturbing video circulating on social media showing a taxi driver being attacked and robbed while driving.Those are the comments of Minister for Lan
Government urges tourism industry to implement 5% Tourism Services Tax and stop delaying tactics
The government is concerned by the continued delaying tactics by the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA), and a small number of industry players over the implementa
New borehole ends generations of water struggles for Yasiyasi community
Years of struggling to access a reliable water supply are easing for the Yasiyasi community in Nadi following the completion of a new borehole, which is now providing cle
PM's lawyer says PM and President not legally responsible for curing procedural defects of COI prior to publication
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's lawyer, Simione Valenitabua stresses that they maintain the procedural obligations of an independent inquiry; including the affording of
Conjoined twins mother hopeful her babies will live a normal life after surgery
The mother of conjoined twins, Akeneta Rokobati Tacaqe says she is very happy and excited knowing her babies will be able to live a normal life after the life-changing su
Korotasere brothers sow seeds of success through farming
For brothers Lui Teraka and Taniela Saukatamani, farming is more than a job, it is a way of creating a better future for themselves and their family.The two young farmers
U.S citizen accused of US$165M Ponzi scheme was living in a luxury island home in Fiji
The U.S citizen, Edward Zimbardi accused of running an alleged Ponzi scheme worth more than US$165 million, who was deported from Fiji to the United States to face federa
Why isn't Growers Fund doing more to help cane farmers - Kumar
Opposition MP Premila Kumar is questioning why the Fiji Development Bank has more than $34 million in loans to sugar cane farmers, saying the Sugar Cane Growers Fund was
Prof. Prasad calls on Fiji Airways to reconsider food cost-cutting measures
Fiji Airways’ decision to cut costs on food and catering rather than reduce its flight capacity was highlighted in Parliament, with former Deputy Prime Minister Pr
Fiji opens first adolescent drug recovery centre in Lautoka
Fiji’s first structured residential drug recovery programme specifically for teenage boys has opened in Lautoka, as concerns grow over alcohol and illicit drug use
Littering fine to increase from $40 to $200 from September 1st
People caught littering in the country will face a $200 fine from 1st September, following Cabinet’s approval of changes to the litter regulations.This will increa
Cabinet approves proposed Electoral Act amendments to improve accessibility
Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2014 aimed at making voting participation in Fiji more inclusive, accessible and transparent.The proposed ch
ISA solar project makes vaccination services more accessible for mothers in Beqa
Mothers in Beqa will no longer have to travel to the mainland in the evening or wait until the following day for vaccination services, after the installation of solar pow
Tabuya says she supports $8 living wage as an objective but we must have a proper review process
I absolutely support the principle of an $8 per hour living wage and the goal of ensuring that Fijian workers earn enough to meet the rising cost of living. At the sam
Stronger action needed to ensure no child is left behind - Kiran
If there is a child who needs help, we need to find a way to help that child. We cannot simply leave the problem because it is difficult.This is the message from Minister