Drought leaves Vunivacea families in Labasa without reliable water supply
Nineteen families residing in Vunivacea, Labasa, are facing serious water shortages after the borehole supplying their water dried up due to prolonged dry weather.Spea
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Singh’s contribution to Fiji will not be forgotten - Rabuka
The late Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, was a man who dedicated his life to the service of others, particularly the worker
NFP pays tribute to late Agni Deo Singh
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad has paid tribute to Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Agni Deo Singh, following his pa
Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh passes away
Employment Minister and National Federation Party member Agni Deo Singh has passed away. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms Singh passed away in Brisbane, Aust
$1.2M to rehabilitate Levuka heritage buildings, including those damaged by Cyclone Winston
Historic buildings and monuments in Levuka will undergo rehabilitation, with Government allocating $1.2 million for the Levuka Historical Port Town in the 2026â€
Government provides $27,000 to FMA for Pacific Media Summit 2026
The Fiji Media Association received a major boost towards the preparation for hosting the Pacific Media Summit 2026 after the government provided $27,000 from the M
Cabinet declares HIV outbreak a national crisis
Cabinet has endorsed the declaration of Fiji’s HIV outbreak as a national health crisis as the government moves to strengthen its response to the issue.Minister fo
Investigation ordered into teachers’ salary stoppage as 114 staff receive pay
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has ordered an investigation into the recent salary stoppage affecting Ministry of Education staff, as 114 affected employees have now r
Affected teachers to receive outstanding pay today, serious concerns raised on why teachers are not being paid on time
114 teachers affected by the recent salary stoppage are expected to receive their outstanding pay this afternoon, while another 20 will be paid once they submit their sig
Teachers’ salary issue should never have escalated this far – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the teachers’ salary issue should never have escalated this far, stressing that the immediate priority is to ensure all affecte
Fiji calls for urgent regional action against transnational crime and illicit drugs
Fiji is calling for urgent regional action to tackle the growing threat of transnational crime and illicit drugs, warning that the Pacific is increasingly being used as b
Rabuka confirms approaching Justice Ashton-Lewis for CJ's role, says friendship now rules him out
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that he had approached Justice David Ashton-Lewis before and after the 2022 general elections and had asked Justice Ash
Chaudhry asks why Constitution Review Report and Draft Constitution Bill are being kept in secret
The Fiji Labour Party calls for the immediate public release of the full Constitution Review Commission report as the constitution belongs to the people. FLP Leader
PS for Employment warns Fijians after 300+ pay $100 each in alleged job scam
More than 300 people say they paid $100 each after being promised overseas employment opportunities, with more than 50 reportedly turning up at Nadi International Airport
Borehole projects bring relief to families in Momi and Wairiki
Families in Momi and Wairiki in Nadi will no longer have to use bullocks to carry drums of water up steep hills following the completion of two borehole water projects.Th
Cabinet will now decide on next step after looking at report and Draft Constitution Bill - Turaga
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will now table the Constitution Review Commission Report and Draft Constitution Bill in Cabinet for deliberation before it proceeds to Par
Ditoka urges Fijians in Palau to be ‘everyday ambassadors’ of Fiji
Fijians living and working in Palau have been urged to embrace their role as “everyday ambassadors†of Fiji while respecting the laws, customs and traditions
Yaqona Bill to undergo further public consultation
Yaqona farmers, traders, exporters and other stakeholders will have another opportunity to raise their concerns and recommendations on the proposed Yaqona (Kava) Bill 202
Nearly 700kg of rubbish stopped from entering waterways at Nakasi crossing
Nearly 700 kilograms of rubbish has been collected from a waterway at the Nakasi ATG Crossing in just under six months, highlighting the amount of waste continuing to end
Korotari farmers seek water assistance as dry weather affects crops
Vegetable farmers in Korotari, Labasa, are facing increasing challenges as dry weather conditions continue to affect their farms.Farmers say they are being forced to work
Kiran raises concerns over robberies targeting elderly and vulnerable people
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in reported robberies and burglaries, particularly inciden