SODELPA split into two
SODELPA's support is split into two with some supporting the Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka to continue as the Party Leader while some have shown their support for newly appointed leader Aseri Radrodro. Hund
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FDB achieved remarkable 112 percent growth in net profit in 2023
The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) has achieved remarkable growth in net profit, with a year-on-year increase of over 112 percent which was revealed during the publishing of its 2023 Annual Report and which was also tabled
NFA partners with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to enhance firefighting capabilities
In enhancing their service, the National Fire Authority had a milestone achievement earlier this week as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services of Queensland, Australia
Buna hatrick puts Drua into the final in front of historic sold out crowd
Super fullback Atelaite Buna scored 3 tries for the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women to help them secure a 25-14 win over the Western Force in front of a sold out crowd at the HFC Bank Stadium to book a place in the 20
We are ready for the Canes – Ikanivere
As with everything new, there comes new adventures. That was the reply of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain, Tevita Ikanivere on the new 9 and 10 combination of Simione Kuruvoli and Isikeli Rabitu for tonight’s
No decision made to remove the International Women's Association from CWM - Dr Lalabalavu
Health Minister, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu says there has been no decision made to remove the International Women's Association, and they welcome any assistance from people and organizations after information surfaced th
Why is Health Ministry trying to oust IWA - Compain
Direct attempts were made earlier this week by the Ministry of Health to disengage from the International Women’s Association who have been voluntarily assisting the ministry in upgrading facilities at the CWM’s Mat
Only $10,000 allocated to human trafficking unit in the budget - Naivalurua
FijiFirst MP, Ioane Naivalurua is concerned that only $10,000 was allocated to the Ministry of Home Affairs Human Trafficking Unit in this financial year, when human trafficking is happening in this country. While
2,000 jobs in the mining industry - Vosarogo
2,000 people are currently employed in the mining industry for three different operations in Fiji while the exploration sector employs another 100 people. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo
Rosie Holidays invests $1 million in Fiji's First Zero-emission EV hotel transfer vehicles
One of Fiji's most iconic tourism and hospitality organisation, Rosie Travel Group has invested $1 million in Fiji's first-ever fleet of electric tourist passenger vehicles offering international visitors a completely z
Gavoka has responded regarding ultimatum, management board to decide on next step – SODELPA
The SODELPA Management Board will decide on the next step in their meeting after Deputy Prime Minister and SODELPA MP, Viliame Gavoka responded to their directive to relinquish his Education Ministry portfolio by today.
Isoa Nasilasila back from injury to take on the Hurricanes
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua lock, Isoa Nasilasila has recovered from his ankle injury and has been named in the run-on team for the crucial Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Hurricanes this Friday. H
I’m a party man and ready to serve the people - Radrodro
Newly appointed SODELPA Leader and MP Aseri Radrodro says he is a party man and he will respect the decisions of the Management Board. While responding to questions by the media today if he wants to be reinstated a
Naqica defies all odds to graduate despite injury
Sitiveni Naqica defied all odds to receive his Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 at the Fiji National University after falling from a breadfruit tree and severely injuring himself. He attended his graduation despi
Gavoka will remain as Education Minister, it’s my call – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today made it clear that Deputy Prime Minister and SODELPA MP, Viliame Gavoka will remain as the Education Minister, and this is his call as the Prime Minister. Although the SODE
Electoral Commission wants COC to consult them on SOE appointment and it is not a busy body - Malimali
The Electoral Commission is hopeful that it will get a response from the Constitutional Offices Commission to letters it has written about the recruitment of the next Supervisor of Elections, and Chair, Barbara Malimali
Man in custody for allegedly striking another man with a knife in Suva this morning
A man is in police custody after allegedly striking another man with a knife in Suva this morning. Divisional Police Commander Central Superintendent of Police Farasiko Matawalu says the victim was allegedly repeat
Gavoka given ultimatum to relinquish Education portfolio by tomorrow
Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka has been given an ultimatum by the SODELPA Management Board to relinquish his Education Ministry portfolio by tomorrow to allow incoming party leader and SODELPA MP, Aseri Radrodro
SODELPA Management Board asks Gavoka to give Education portfolio to Aseri Radrodro
The SODELPA Management Board has now asked SODELPA’s Parliamentary Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka to relinquish his Education Ministry portfolio and allow incoming SODELPA Leader and MP, Aseri Radrod
Investigate death of 19 yr old sex worker from LGBTI community after violent attack in Lautoka - Commission
An urgent call is being made by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission for the Fiji Police Force to thoroughly investigate the death of a 19-year-old sex worker, a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,