Ratu Sukuna’s vision still guides Fiji’s future - USP academic
As Fiji marks Ratu Sukuna Day, academics and community leaders say the vision and leadership of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna continue to shape Fiji’s land governance, educ
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CFL in strong position as growth plans take shape - Parkinson
Communications Fiji Limited Chairman William Parkinson says it is an exciting time for the organisation, which is in a very strong financial position, as it explores oppo
Many jobs remain vacant because locals are unwilling to take up certain positions, remittances a reason why people choose not to work
A growing number of employers are reporting difficulty filling job vacancies in Fiji, with concerns that many locals are unwilling to take up available work despite risin
Passport printing systems fully operational - Naupoto
The Ministry of Immigration is not facing any issues pertaining to the printing of passports, and the machines are all working well at the moment.This was highlighted by
FEO needs more than $23M to conduct next elections, no budget for referendum as there is no legal framework - SOE
The Fijian Elections Office needs more than $23 million to conduct the next general elections based on the most recent general elections.Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mata
Ro Filipe says planning and staffing gaps slowing infrastructure projects in Fiji
Delays in addressing deteriorating road access in some communities have been linked to staffing shortages, planning gaps and coordination issues.This has been highlighted
New Education Act introduces school levies, fines for parents
Parents of students enrolled in government or government-aided schools will now pay levies charged by the school following the passing of the Education Bill 2025 in Parli
EFL's tentative power rationing measures from 1st June 2026 deferred
Some good news for now as Energy Fiji Limited has announced that the proposed controlled power rationing measures, which were tentatively scheduled to commence from 1st J
Education Bill 2025 passed in Parliament
The Education Bill 2025 has been passed in Parliament, with 38 MPs voting in favour, 14 against, while three MPs did not cast their votes.While speaking in strong support
Major fire breaks out at Samabula property opposite Ram Lakhan Park
A major fire broke out at a property in Samabula opposite Ram Lakhan Park last night.Videos circulating on social media show the property engulfed in flames.Firefighters
Police CID to get Fiji Sports Council financial investigation report soon, release of report to be decided on Thursday
The Fiji Sports Council has engaged two law firms to look into the financial investigation report of suspended CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure and Manager of Operations, Lit
Police document submission delays lead to withdrawal of charges in Constable Racagi's death
Charges against two men accused in relation to the death of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi were withdrawn after delays by police in submitting supporting documents to pr
Two men wanted for assault in Wailoku surrender themselves
The two men wanted for questioning in relation to a case of serious assault and damaging property in Wailoku over the weekend, have surrendered themselves to Police.Polic
FICAC remains silent after calling in Radrodro for interview, PM yet to comment
FICAC remains silent from yesterday after we approached them for comments regarding Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro being called in for an interview at the FICAC o
Radrodro stresses he has done nothing wrong after being called in for an interview by FICAC
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro was called in by FICAC on the 14th of this month for an interview however he stresses that he has nothing to hide and hence he coop
Authorities raid Legalega property in suspected drug operation, no arrests made
A joint police and military operation in Nadi this morning resulted in a raid at Legalega as authorities acted on information relating to alleged drug-related activities.
NCDs account for more than 75% of deaths in Pacific region
Non-communicable diseases account for more than 75 percent of deaths in the Pacific region.Assistant Minister for Health, Penioni Ravunawa highlighted this while d
Thousands continue to face low water pressure and intermittent supply as WAF repair works delayed due to heavy rain
Thousands of residents living along the Suva-Nausori corridor continue to experience low water pressure or intermittent water supply, and the Water Authority of Fiji has
Raid in Suva leads to arrest of 2 suspects linked to Wailoku attack
Two men are in police custody while the search continues for two others alleged to have been involved in a case of serious assault and damaging property in Wailoku last n
Saukuru back as Minister for Sports, PM says whoever authorised business class travel will answer to him
Following the reinstatement of Government MP, Jese Saukuru as the Minister for Youth and Sports after a swearing-in ceremony at State House today, Prime Minister, Sitiven
Seaqaqa nurse Azfeen Shaukat Ali turns passion for farming into award-winning success
Despite working full-time as a nurse at the Seaqaqa Health Centre, Azfeen Shaukat Ali has successfully managed a growing sugarcane farm in Seaqaqa.Ali, who is in his m