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The Fijian economy is on track to grow for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4 percent, following a 3.5 percent expansion in 2024. The growth forecast is revised up marginally from the 3.2 percent projected
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the eastern half of Viti Levu (Navua–Suva–Nausori to Serua–Namosi to Tailevu–Naitasiri–Ra areas), southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Lau an
Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko has highlighted during the opening of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Conference that there is a need for prosecutors in the country to master the digital frontie
At all times, the public interest in accessing information and the media’s role in scrutinising government must outweigh any unilateral power to silence or sideline a news outlet. In Fiji, we uphold the principle that
Questions were raised during Dialogue Fiji’s Constitution review discussion on whether the government can delay the general elections and complete the Constitution review however Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga
The Fijian economy is on track to grow for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4 percent, following a 3.5 percent expansion in 2024. The growth forecast is revised up marginally from the 3.2 percent projected
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the eastern half of Viti Levu (Navua–Suva–Nausori to Serua–Namosi to Tailevu–Naitasiri–Ra areas), southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Lau an
Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko has highlighted during the opening of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Conference that there is a need for prosecutors in the country to master the digital frontie
At all times, the public interest in accessing information and the media’s role in scrutinising government must outweigh any unilateral power to silence or sideline a news outlet. In Fiji, we uphold the principle that
Wailea Settlement Community leader, Inoke Utona says he has raised the issue of drug use and dealing in their area countless times with the authorities but there has still been no response from Police. However when
A trough of low pressure lies over the eastern parts of the country which can bring localised heavy rain and lead to flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas. People can expect heavy rain and a few thunder
Turaga Na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, has reaffirmed the stand of the Vanua of Namosi that the 2013 Constitution needs to be changed, saying it continues to hold back iTaukei development. Speaking at the
Turaga Na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has called on the people of Namosi to unite and take responsibility for safeguarding their youth as Fiji continues to face rising drug use and social issues. Speaking
It is devastating to know that according to the National Child Welfare Case Database, a total of 10,111 cases of child abuse and neglect have been reported in the last five years. As we mark the International Day f
23-year-old, Setareki Nasoki from Namoli Village in Lautoka, has opened up about the challenges that forced him to live on the streets after his parents divorced while he was still in primary school. Nasoki says th
The case filed by Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji has been withdrawn in the Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal challenging his disqualification to be the Fiji FA Vice President under Article 46(6) of the Fiji Football Ass
The Coalition Government says the constitutional review is scheduled to begin early next year and the current planning aims to ensure readiness for the earliest election date permitted by the Constitution. When ask
Fiji Rugby has been officially invited to compete in the inaugural Nations Championship, launching in July 2026. Fiji joins Japan as an invitational Southern Hemisphere nation, completing a formidable lineup alongs
The Electoral Reform Commission that conducted public consultations on our electoral laws and submitted a report with recommendations to the government, has recommended that Fiji should have 71 parliamentary seats comin
21-year-old Sulueti Bogi from Drauniivi Village in Ra, who has been living on the streets since February this year, says she still holds hope of one day standing on her own feet and supporting her two children. Sha
With the emergence of drug addiction amongst young people, there are stories where we are reaching out to the boys on the streets and sharing opportunities for them through the Tagane Mai Program, and they are taking th
These were the comments of Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu while replying to a question about the high number of police officers being charged for crimes. /+AUDIO-2089858107691a9bf1e2c4ca791545.mp3+AUDIO/
Richard Naidu, the lawyer for National Federation Party Leader and Member of Parliament, Professor Biman Prasad, has today informed the Suva Magistrates Court they will be filing for a permanent stay on the charges laid
All 12 reports with Police regarding the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali, prior to and after the COI, have been investigated. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this a
