PM appoints Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar as Assistant Ministers
Independent Members of Opposition and former Fiji First MPs, Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar will be sworn in as Assistant Ministers by the President tomorrow. Nand has
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Tarakinikini calls out Chaudhry and says it is concerning he is making false claim about Trump and Rabuka photo
Tarakinikini calls out Chaudhry and says it is concerning he is making false claim about Trump and Rabuka photo Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations i
27 suicide and attempted suicide cases reported among Fijians above age of 60 in 2024
As we mark Older Persons Day, data from the Fiji Police Force paints a sobering picture as 27 cases of suicide and attempted suicide were recorded among Fijians aged 60 a
Fiji records $194M marijuana and $1.3M meth seizures in six months
The government has declared the country’s narcotics crisis an existential threat as the Ministry of Policing revealed that police seized more than 19 tonnes of mar
VAT reduction from 15% to 12.5% eases the cost of living for all Fijians – Prof. Prasad
The reduction in VAT from 15% to 12.5% which is effective from 1st August 2025 is a bold policy decision by the Coalition Government to ease the cost of living for Fijian
Rural and Maritime Development PS Isoa Talemaibua passes away
Permanent Secretary for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Isoa Talemaibua has passed away. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was today formally infor
Tikoduadua commends RFMF for standing with principle and change
Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua has commended the Republic of Fiji Military Forces for upholding democracy and respecting the outcome of the 2022 general elections. Wh
Savusavu residents to benefit from upgraded Vunikoka Water Pump Station and new Customer Service Office
More than 2,400 residents in Savusavu, businesses, and tourism operators in and surrounding communities will directly benefit from the upgrading of the Vunikoka Water Pum
Need for global action on the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and well-being - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka joined world leaders and UN member states representatives, delivering a strong message on the need for global action on the prevention and
Acting AG Turaga raises issue about incorrect report by The Fiji Times
Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga clarifies that the highest penalty under Fiji’s laws is the maximum sentence and not the death penalty, as incorrectly repor
Rabuka calls for global governance of artificial intelligence
The risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence in maintaining international peace and security were at the forefront of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's agenda wh
Fisheries Minister slams false report on Wainunu visit while SEEP says Ministry should fulfill their duties to the people
Minister for Fisheries Alitia Bainivalu has strongly refuted claims made in a recent media article stating that no senior Ministry staff were present to receive landowner
Multi million dollar ADB loan and grant agreement signed to deal with wastewater and water leakage
To address the major water supply and wastewater woes due to the rapid urban expansion, the Fijian Government has today signed a $304 million concessional loan and $23 mi
PM Rabuka reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to gender equality at UN level meeting
Fiji’s objectives for the advancement of women are focused on key areas such as poverty, education, health, capacity building, violence against women, women and ar
Saukuru congratulates Flying Fijians following PNC win
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru has congratulated the Fiji Water Flying Fijians for their outstanding achievement as back-to-back champions of the Pacific Nati
PM defends decision to open Fiji Embassy in Israel amid criticism
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the decision to establish a Fiji Embassy in Israel was made by the government, not by any individual political party within the coalit
People to benefit from newly opened Vatulaulau Cemetery in Ba
Good news for 192 families living in Vatulaulau Stages 1 and 2, Tarivo, Talaiya, Nasolo, Waiwai, and nearby areas, as they will now benefit from the newly opened Vatulaul
Tavua residents call for assistance in health, sugar industry and infrastructure
People of Balata College and Nadalei Village in Tavua are calling for assistance including health sector, sugar industry and infrastructure during the community engagemen
Fiji Times faces backlash over controversial caption of Prime Minister Rabuka
The Fiji Times has come under fire after publishing a caption labeling a photo of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as coup le
Acting AG reminds people not to make commentary on court cases and it’s processes
The Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga reminds people that it is crucial that the judicial process proceeds without external interference, sp
Govt to provide $15/tonne transportation support for farmers after Rarawai Mill fire, assures no cane will be left unharvested
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has assured farmers who now have to divert their cane to Lautoka Mill from Rarawai Mill district wil