Fiji mabe pearls now sold at Jack’s of Fiji - Bainivalu
The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has successfully developed the farming and sale of Mabe pearls, turning them into a luxury product sold in Jack’s of Fiji.â
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Kirpal becomes Independent MP
Member of Parliament Sanjay Kirpal will be an Independent Opposition member for the remainder of this Parliamentary term.

 The announcement was made this
Kauyaca calls out systemic roots of domestic violence
Ilaisa Kauyaca, Member of Parliament, in a Youth Parliament Mock sitting raised critical concerns about the broader systemic issues that have enabled gender-based violenc
Mock Youth Parliament: Govt moves to introduce National Youth Employment and Skills Development programme
The government is moving to introduce a National Youth Employment and Skills Development Programme, citing the urgent and challenging situation facing young people in Fi
Youth Parliament calls for National Youth Rehabilitation Programme to tackle rising drug abuse and HIV
The 2025 Fiji Youth Parliament today witnessed a strong call from the education sector for urgent government action to establish a National Youth Rehabilitation Programme
We are not poor, we are mismeasured - Koroilavesau
We are not poor, we are mismeasured. This is the message by Opposition MP and former Minister for Fisheries and Forest Semi Koroilavesau during his End of the Week Sta
Calls made to fix Parliament delays, space shortages, and boost resources
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Standing Committee Chair, Lenora Qereqeretabua, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen parliamentary oversight and operati
4 women and 1 man lost their lives to intimate partner violence this year - Kiran
Four women and one man have lost their lives to intimate partner violence this year, and every life lost to domestic violence is one too many. Minister for Women, Chil
Naivalurua acknowledges AFP support in disrupting drug networks
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua has acknowledged the support of the Australian Federal Police, particularly the secondment of AFP officers to support the work of t
30,000 passport books in Fiji with 400 printed today - Naupoto
Great news for thousands of Fijians as 30,000 passport books have landed in the country and are at the Immigration Office in Suva, with 400 passports printed today. Th
Issue of Savusavu not having a sewerage system part of broader wastewater development plans - Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has responded to concerns raised by residents in Savusavu about the town not having a sewerage system, with some pointing to
Nalumisa blames lack of political will for stalled Viti Levu master plans, Kumar says COVID caused the delay
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa says the Strategic Master Plan for Viti Levu and the Concept Master Plan for Greater Suva, Nadi, and Lautoka which was formal
Savusavu dump relocation underway as part of $6.75 million waste management project - Nalumisa
The long-awaited relocation of the Savusavu refuse dump is underway, forming part of a $6.75 million solid waste management project jointly targeting Savusavu and Labasa.
Prof. Prasad highlights $159M in revenue surplus but Kumar says there are gaps in FRCS
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service collected around $150 million more than forecast over the
PM confirms $440,000 for limited civil service review
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that $440,000 has been allocated this financial year for a limited scope functional review of Fiji’s civil service.
Sacred spaces of all faiths must be protected - Naivalurua
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua says sacred spaces across all faiths must be protected, and the Fiji Police Force is taking proactive steps to prevent religious s
New national disability policy endorsed, Opposition calls for action beyond promises
The Fijian Government has announced the endorsement of the Fiji National Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2025–2030, a key milestone aimed at impr
Every public service broadcast grant will be tied to measurable public outcomes - Tabuya
Newly appointed Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya says every public service broadcast grant which totals $11 million will now be tied to measurable public outcomes.
Prof Prasad highlights FDB growth while Kumar says the bank is struggling to meet its mandate
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has confirmed that the Fiji Development Bank’s total customer base increased to 9,711 custome
Police work to increase in momentum from August to September - Naivalurua
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says there will be an increase in the aggression of the police work from August, September and October. While responding to a qu
Turaga stopped from commenting on $2B meth case in Parliament
Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga was stopped from making any comments in Parliament today on the recent conviction of Justin Ho and 8 others in the $2 billion methamphe