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
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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
Fiji Embassy inauguration in Jerusalem marks the dawn of a new era
In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanya
RBF transfers $146 million profit to govt
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has transferred a record $146 million in profit to the Fijian Government for the 2024–2025 financial year. RBF Governor Ariff Ali says
Prasad reaffirms Fiji-India partnership as INS Kadmatt docks in Suva
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to working with India to promote peace, security, and susta
Prof Prasad says cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought
Cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought — it must be a core enabler of digitalisation. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Profess
President questions $150,000 rice grant’s impact on self-sufficiency
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has highlighted Fiji Rice Limited’s investment of $150,000 in the 2024 planting grant, and questioned whether this amount is suf
$55,000 evacuation centre opens in Nasoqo, Naitasiri
The village of Nasoqo in Naitasiri now has a fully upgraded evacuation centre, ending years of disaster vulnerability. The $55,000 project, funded by the Ministry of
Kamikamica tells NZ business leaders Fiji is reforming to boost $6B investment pipeline
Fiji is serious about investment — and we are reforming to match that seriousness. We are here to build bankable partnerships that deliver for both our countries a
Dream of home ownership comes true for 52 Lautoka families
52 families have taken a major step towards home ownership after receiving provisional offer letters under Housing Authority’s Tavakubu Subdivision in Lautoka.
Israeli medical team completes hospital and health centre assessments in Fiji
A team of three expert doctors from Israel, deployed by the Israeli Government, have successfully completed a preliminary assessment of selected hospitals, health centres
New Library resources inspire students on Koro Island
The delivery of new library resources to Kade Village School, Nabasovi District School, and Vunivasa District School by the Minister of Education, Aseri Radrodro bring ho
Fixing water infrastructure is a balancing act; no government can satisfy everyone - Usamate
Opposition MP and Former FijiFirst Minister Jone Usamate says the former government made significant inroads in fixing water infrastructure but as you deliver more and mo
Plans underway for sugarcane juice extraction facility in Sigatoka
Sugarcane farmers in Sigatoka could soon see relief from transportation challenges, as the Government considers setting up a local sugarcane juice extraction facility in
PALM scheme is focused on jobs and worker welfare, not family separation – Singh
The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, has addressed public concerns raised on social media, clarifying that the Pacific Austr
Creative industries a priority for govt - Prof Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced bold measures to boost Fiji’s growing film sector, underscoring that the industry i
Pacific leaders endorse ‘Ocean of Peace’ declaration in Honiara
Pacific leaders have officially endorsed the Ocean of Peace declaration, an initiative to commit the Blue Pacific to remain a zone of peace, free from conflict, and guide