Littering fine to increase from $40 to $200 under proposed Litter Bill
A Bill to increase the fine for littering, how that money is going to be used and compliance will be debated today following the tabling of the Litter Amendment Bill in P
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New national risk profiling system to help Fiji communities better prepare for disasters
Communities across Fiji could soon be better prepared for disasters as government agencies work on creating a centralised national risk profiling system to improve prepar
Current fuel stocks are adequate and supply remains stable - Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transportation, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has assured members of Parliament and the people of Fiji that current fuel stoc
Govt plans pilot program to unlock UK market for yaqona
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Forei
Tourism Action Group reactivated to shield Fiji’s tourism sector from global risks
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas
Fiji to lead Pacific voice at Pre-COP 31 meeting in October
Fiji will host the Pre-COP 31 climate meeting from the 5th to the 8th of October this year ahead of the global United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change confe
Non-revenue water remains high at 47% despite gradual decline - Ro Filipe
More than 82 percent of water losses in Fiji are concentrated within the country’s major urban water systems, as efforts continue to reduce non-revenue water level
Fiji launches new project to tackle waste and marine pollution
Fiji has launched the second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific Project, known as SWAP2, to improve waste management systems and reduce rubbish flowing
Tikoduadua can't comment on recent RFMF armoury incident as investigation continues
Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says as investigations are ongoing, he cannot comment on the actual conduct of the attempts that were made at the military camp
Fiji advances relocation plans for communities affected by climate change
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is reviewing progress on plans to relocate communities vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change. Key government
Students mark world water day despite earlier disruptions
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, Whi
Boat master training opens new opportunities in Macuata
Youths in Macuata are set to benefit from improved maritime skills and safer livelihood opportunities following the completion of the Boat Master and Class 6 License Trai
25-year-old Bua farmer becomes first-time homeowner through Rural Housing Assistance Programme
A 25-year-old farmer from Bua has become a first-time homeowner through the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance Programme.Lui Rabale of Nakorovou Village in Kubu
New library in Urata Community aims to strengthen literacy
The Urata Community Library was officially opened by the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, as part of Government efforts to strengthen literacy and improve access t
76-Year-old market vendor defies age with determination
At 76 years old, Titilia Naimanumanu continues to defy expectations, supporting herself as one of the oldest vendors at the Suva Market while inspiring others with her re
Three-day training empowers entrepreneurs with practical business skills
Twenty market vendors including 13 women and 7 men have been awarded certificates after completing a three-day Business Training Programme for Suva Market vendors. Â
Preparations for September's Municipal Elections intensifies
Municipal elections are set to return to Fiji after more than two decades, giving people across the country a renewed opportunity to choose who represents them at the loc
Govt redeploys $56M to fund transport, social welfare and sugar support as fuel price expected to go up
In an effort to ease the burden of the increasing fuel prices, the Government has announced a redeployment of $56 million from the existing budget to fund support for bus
PHIT project to boost healthcare access and infrastructure
Representatives and health officials from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi today for the launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, officiate
139 organisations benefit from $2M Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme
A total of 139 community-based organisations benefited from the final phase disbursement of grants under the Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme for the 2025–2026 financi
Nasinu resident flags misuse of community car parks at consultation
Serious concerns have been raised over the alleged misuse of community car parks and gaps in urban planning during the public consultation on the review of the Local Gove