WAF plans water supply extension for Dramasi community
Following concerns raised by the women of Dramasi where some have to wake up as early as two in the morning to fetch water, the Water Authority of Fiji says they intend t
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US designates Zhao Fugang over alleged corruption
The U.S. State Department has publicly designated Zhao Fugang, Director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji, for his alleged involvement in significant corrupt
Application opens for 2026 Child Education Support Scheme, FENC Fiji targets 7,000 children
Children from families facing financial challenges will have an opportunity to receive education assistance under the 2026 Child Education Support Scheme, with applicatio
Government must explain scholarship changes – Chand
Concerns are being raised over changes to Government scholarship opportunities, including overseas scholarships and scholarships for commercial pilot training.Opposition
Kiran calls for Manumanunitoga to resign or FTA to remove him
Following the inciteful comments and swear words in a facebook post made by Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary, Paula Manumanunitoga, Minister for Women, C
Concerns raised after inciteful comments and swear words used by FTA General Secretary in a recent facebook post
Serious concerns are being raised after inciteful and discriminatory comments and swear words used in a recent facebook post by the General Secretary of the Fijian Teache
One of the 2000 mutiny leaders, Shane Stevens passes away after collapsing during morning walk
Former Counter Revolutionary Warfare leader Shane Stevens, who was convicted of inciting the 2000 mutiny at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua, collapsed during a morn
NFP rejects PM's attempt to fast-track Constitution Bill
One of the coalition government partners, the National Federation Party has outrightly rejected Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka’s attempt to fast-track the Constit
Military Police retrieve guns and ammo from Suva High Court for safe storage at RFMF armoury
Military Police retrieved guns and ammunition from the Suva High Court today for safe keeping at the RFMF Armoury.The Military Police were acting under the orders of High
Remove the phrase 'lawful and moderate chastisement of children' from the Constitution Bill - Commission
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on Parliament and Government to prohibit corporal punishment and remove the phrase "lawful a
No form of violence against children can ever be justified - Kiran
No form of violence against children can ever be justified.That is the message from Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran, who says research alre
Commission prepares for referendum and general elections, decision to be made on whether election campaign will be suspended
Following the announcements by the Government on the date of the National Referendum on 9th December, 2026, the Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office state
National Referendum expected on 9th December if 3rd parliamentary vote has support of 66% of MPs
The National Referendum will be held on 9th December this year if the vote in Parliament on 2nd November gets 66 percent support of the Members of Parliament.Speaking in
It's a norm not to have a public holiday on a weekday if Fiji Day falls on a Saturday – Tikoduadua
Fijians will not get an additional public holiday on Friday or Monday despite Fiji Day falling on a Saturday this year, with the Government saying the national celebratio
MPs had no time to properly scrutinise Constitution Amendment Bill – Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has questioned the legitimacy of the Constitution amendment process, claiming it was rushed and MPs were not given enough time
Blocked Nanuku Creek raises health concerns as wastewater flows into Rifle Range drains
Dark, foul-smelling wastewater flowing into residential drains is raising health concerns among Rifle Range residents in Vatuwaqa, who say the nearby Nanuku Creek has not
Traditional fishing grounds could be lost if global temperatures overshoot 1.5 degrees “ Dr Varea
Traditional fishing grounds could be lost if global temperatures overshoot 1.5 degrees Celsius, as fish are forced to move to new feeding grounds, according to Pacific Is
Constitution Bill proposes moderate chastisement of children for the purposes of correction
The Constitution Amendment Bill which will now go for another round of consultations with the Joint Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rab
Man allegedly linked to missing cocaine exhibits being questioned by CID
Police investigators continue to question an individual believed to have been involved in the tampering of the drug exhibits at the Suva High Court.It has been confirmed
Constitution Bill passes second reading with required 35 votes
The Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 has passed its second reading in Parliament after the Government secured the required 35 votes.A total of 38 MPs voted in favour of t
Fiji takes another step in Fiji's constitutional journey today - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji takes another step in Fiji's constitutional journey today as the second reading on the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 and deba