Vanua o Noco marks major education milestone with new school project
It was a moment of celebration for students, parents and the wider school community as Ratu Sauvoli Memorial School in Rewa marked the groundbreaking of a new classroom b
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Child protection laws expected to come into effect by end of next month
Following the passing of the Child Justice Act and the Child Care and Protection Act in 2024, regulations are still being developed, with the laws expected to come into e
Deteriorating road conditions in Valenicina now a priority, says Tuisawau after residents raise concerns
Addressing the deteriorating road conditions and lack of basic services in the upper section of Saioni Settlement in Valenicina, Lami is now a priority.This has been high
Government not considering reduction in fuel tax levy - Finance Minister
Government is not considering reducing the fuel tax levy.In response to questions on whether the Government would consider reducing the fuel tax levy in light of rising g
FCEF calls for Fiji-India labour agreement to address worker shortages
Fiji should establish bilateral labour agreements with countries such as India and Bangladesh to ensure safe and efficient recruitment systems as businesses continue faci
Pigeon shooting season cancelled
The 2026 pigeon shooting season will not go ahead after the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry received technical, environmental and legal advice warni
New walkway brings safer school access for Wailotua community
Students and teachers of Wailotua District School in Wainibuka, Tailevu, now have safer and easier access to their school following the handover of a new walkway by the M
More than 450 villagers benefit from new borehole water system in Naitasiri
More than 450 villagers from 87 families in Gusuisavu Village in Naitasiri will benefit from the commissioning of their new borehole water system by the Minister for Land
Pension not keeping up with cost of living - Consultant
Older people in Fiji are expressing appreciation for the social pension support they receive, but there is growing concern that it is no longer keeping pace with the risi
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
Saukuru reinstated as Youth and Sports Minister months after dismissal
Government MP Jese Saukuru has been reappointed as the Minister for Youth and Sports after a swearing in ceremony at the State House today. Prime Minister Sitiveni
Families facing displacement as Kerebula landowners plan major redevelopment
Nearly 100 families living in Kerebula Settlement in Nadi are facing an uncertain future after being ordered to vacate the land by December 3rd this year, with the Minist
$18M Local Govt election funds to be redirected to ease cost of living pressures- Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms the $18 million that would have been used for the Local Government Elections in September will now be used to alleviate the weight
PM says voter burnout a real risk if we hold 2 elections and a referendum within 6 months
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says voter burnout is a real risk if we are holding Local Government elections, a constitutional referendum and general elections all with
Cabinet’s ongoing talks do not affect voter registration process - Electoral Comm
The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office say Cabinet’s ongoing deliberations do not affect the voter registration process, and all eligible Fiji
Vanuakula Village sets example in sustainable waste management
Families in Vanuakula Village are taking steps towards a cleaner and greener future through a new communal waste management programme introduced by the Ministry of Enviro
Govt urges caution over misleading electricity claims
A misleading graphic claiming that Fiji will face nationwide power rationing from June 1st is currently being widely shared on social media.The government says it is awar
Fuel supply remains stable
The fuel supply outlook for Fiji remains stable, with current stock levels and incoming shipments expected to maintain normal operations through May and June.This has bee
Rabuka ready to meet EFL today on fuel cost recovery support and proposed power rationing
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says they would like to avoid power rationing in the country but if it cannot be avoided, then they will have to go with rationing.Rabuka
Cabinet to decide on Local Government elections within next two weeks
Cabinet will decide within the next two weeks whether the Local Government elections will proceed after considering factors such as dates and financial constraints amid t
EFL looks at power rationing from next month if urgent fuel cost recovery support is not provided
Get ready for possible power rationing from next month as Energy Fiji Limited has today advised the people of Fiji that the country’s electricity system is facing