Samoa wins PNC title after beating Fiji
Samoa have won the Pacific Nations Cup after edging the Vodafone Flying Fijians 23-20 in an epic encounter at Churchill Park. Fiji dominated the scrums in the first ha
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People’s Alliance files complaint against FijiFirst
The People’s Alliance has written a letter of complaint to the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem citing several alleged breaches of campaign rules by the Fi
2 villages on movement restriction as there is a resurgence of typhoid cases in Cakaudrove
Movement restrictions have been imposed for the villagers of Waivunia and Natua as the Health Ministry has confirmed 6 new cases in Waivunia Village in Nasavusavu and Nat
Duty on certain cars increase to support green technologies
Duty on used cars will be increased by $1,000 while the duty on new cars will be increased by 5 percent. While announcing the 2022/2023 National Budget, Minister for E
AG announces payouts for those earning less than $50,000 based on the number of children in the family
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today announced a number of new measures in the 2022/2023 National Budget to try to cushion the blow for the most vulnerable
2022 - 2023 National Budget Announcement
A 5-year age limit will be imposed on the importation of secondhand petrol and diesel motor vehicles. This will be aligned to the age limit of 5 years on hybrid vehicles.
FCCC make submission for VAT to remain zero-rated on the 21 essential items
As Fijians look forward to the National Budget announcement tonight, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has made submissions for VAT to remain zero-rated on t
We need to respond to the regional employment preferences – AG
The National Budget has to be able to respond to those regional employment preferences in other countries which has an impact on us as we have our skilled professionals l
Cost of living concerns members of the public
As people await the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget tonight, cost of living remains a major issue. People are looking forward to targeted measures in the
Police did not escort two men from the Forum Fisheries Agency
The Fiji Police Force is strongly refuting an international media report that quotes a local freelance journalist’s false information of an incident involving Poli
Telstra acquires Digicel Pacific
Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, Telstra has announced it has officially acquired Digicel Pacific in partnership with the Australian
USP students urged to take advantage of the Bursary Scheme
Private students at the University of the South Pacific wishing to continue their studies in Semester 2 can take advantage of the USP Bursary Scheme offered by the Univer
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when the $56.2 million worth Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024. This was highlighted by Pri
FijiFirst GS writes letter of complaint against the People’s Alliance and NFP to the SOE and urges for appropriate action to be taken
FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has written a letter of complaint to the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem regarding the conduct of the Peopleâ
USAID taking steps to re-establish a regional mission in Suva – US Vice President
USAID is taking steps to expand its footprint to include re-establishing a regional mission in Suva, the US will return Peace Corps volunteers to the Pacific region, the
Police investigate the death of a 7-year-old girl and her father
Police are investigating the death of a 7-year-old girl and her father in Tavarau, Ba. They say the father, who is in his 40s allegedly forced his two children to drin
June visitor arrivals is the highest we have seen since COVID
Good news as tourism arrivals continue to grow with visitor arrivals for June 2022 standing at 62,130 according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. This is almost 73 per
3 people with multiple pre-existing medical conditions pass away due to COVID-19
3 people with multiple pre-existing medical conditions have passed away due to COVID-19 in the Central Division since last week. The first death is of a 64-year-old wo
Leaders to focus on Pacific unity as reports emerge that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Forum meetings in Suva
Reports are coming in that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Pacific Islands Forum meetings in Suva. We have sought comments fro
We have committed to reducing Australia’s emissions to 43% by 2030, and reach net zero by 2050 - Albanese
Australia will re-establish itself as a trusted climate partner and do it’s part to keep 1.5 degrees of warming within reach. That is the message of Australian
Bus fare cards for students should only be used as boarding cards - Manakiwai
The Turaga-ni-Koro of Vunitogoloa Village in Ra, Josefa Manakiwai says there are many parents and grandparents who are not well versed with the topping up of the bus fare