Indigenous Fijian businesses should not only survive but also thrive - Rabuka
After a lapse of 10 years, the Fiji Indigenous Business Council has returned and while opening the Fiji Indigenous Council Workshop, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka urged
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Fiji Teachers Union demands 30% pay rise to prevent strike
The Fiji Teachers Union is demanding a 30 percent pay rise for all its teachers based on their experience to prevent strike action. FTU General Secretary, Muniappa Gou
Hill calls on govt to continue to invest in tourism
Around 923,000 tourists arrived in the country last year, and Tourism Fiji is hoping that the number will increase in 2024, however, CEO Brent Hill says Fiji needs more i
Report says there remains a misconception that suki is safer than cigarettes
Tobacco remains a pressing public concern in Fiji with 16.6 percent of our population reported to smoke daily. These were the words of Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
Misbehaving students should be counselled and changing school should be the last option - Naisele
With increasing concerns regarding student misbehaviour in class where there have been incidents of students swearing at teachers in class and some even walking out as an
Take urgent action on pay rise for teachers to prevent strikes – FTA
The Fijian Teachers Association is pleading to the government to give them assurances that they are going to consider their plea as soon as possible to avoid any unnecess
Access to clean and safe drinking water is vital to the public – Ro Filipe
It is important for the public to access safe and clean drinking water and to avoid the use of contaminated water which can cause diseases and lead to death. While spe
Rooster Poultry inaugurates $13 million upgraded processing plant Facility in Ba
Rooster Poultry has achieved a significant milestone following the inauguration of its $13 million upgraded processing plant facility in Navau, Ba. While speaking duri
At least 10 years to bring debt to GDP ratio down to about 55 to 60% - Prof. Prasad
If we grow at a rate of 4 to 5 percent, it is going to take us at least 10 years to bring debt to GDP ratio down to about 55 or 60 percent. Deputy Prime Minister, Prof
Heavily leaking Suva Bus Stand roof needs urgent repair
The Suva Bus Stand terminal 2 has been heavily leaking for quite some time during heavy rain causing many waiting passengers to get wet, and people are asking when the Su
Drua outclassed as Highlanders thrash them 39-3
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will now need to win their last match against the Rebels on Saturday to book their place in the playoffs after being thrashed by the Highla
3,500 cases of drugs including 4 cases of meth in schools recorded last year
With the increasing concern of drugs being found in schools nowadays, including methamphetamine, the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council is hoping that spot checks
Crusaders edge Blues 29-27 to keep Super Rugby playoffs hope alive
The Crusaders have kept their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific playoffs hopes alive after defeating the Blues 29-27 last night. The Crusaders came into the match with o
AG defends media freedom as Koya accuses media of biased reporting
Attorney General Siromi Turaga stresses that the media is free after FijiFirst MP Faiyaz Koya accused the media of being biased when reporting on the Parliamentary Emolum
Hurricanes move to top spot after 20-17 win over Chiefs
The Hurricanes have moved back to top spot in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific points table after overcoming an early red card to hooker Raymond Tuputupu to beat the C
Report is discriminatory as pension for youth parliamentarians not included - Maharaj
Opposition MP and Parliamentary Emoluments Committee member Alvick Maharaj says it is discriminatory that the pension of Parliamentarians was not part of their report sin
Parliament and Govt should be seen as an employer of choice - Seruiratu
We are just fulfilling the process of Parliament and that's what we have done. This was highlighted by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Inia Seruiratu while
PM says he is glad that his salary is getting reduced compared to the previous approved PM’s salary
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says he is glad that his salary is proposed to be reduced in the Parliamentary Emoluments Committee report. While speaking on the motio
NFP opposes motion as 40 MPs vote for salary increases for President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs
Parliament has this afternoon approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs. While speaking during the debate, Deput
Parliament passes motion for Govt to guarantee FSC’s $20m loan
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee for the Fiji Sugar Corporation’s domestic borrowings of $75 million from 1st August
Vuli Waqa a man of simplicity and humility - Tikaram
A man of simplicity and humility in the greatest form. That is how Lawrence Tikaram described the late Master Filimoni Vuli Waqa, a man he had worked with for 35 years