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We want all international development assistance to be part of predictable, affordable, and transformative programs that lift people out of poverty, create decent livelihoods and restore hope to communities on a large s
A 41-year-old man has been charged following a tragic road accident in Navola, Korolevu, which claimed the life of his 10-year-old daughter on Saturday. The 10-year-old girl was a passenger in a vehicle driven by h
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Act is being reviewed where one of the key areas that is under review is the reintroduction of on-the-spot fines. This has been confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and
The Health Ministry is facing difficulties in recruiting dental hygienists, medical imaging technologists, and pharmacists.

 Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu revealed this in Parliament while respondi
Homecoming Festival Fiji has officially signed a radio media partnership with South Pacific's largest radio broadcaster, Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of FM96, LegendFM, VITIFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam
Shockingly, nearly one child in every classroom across Fiji lives with Rheumatic Heart Disease. Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Luisa Cikamatana, stated during World Heart Day that more than 4,000 people are registered
In the past year, 63 percent of all reported sexual offences involved children, including 29 infants under the age of five, totaling 755 cases of sexual violence against minors. This was revealed by Minister for Wo
The government has collected a record $4.04 billion in total revenue from both tax and non-tax sources for the last financial year ending July 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman P
Prominent lawyer, Wylie Clarke has been re-elected as the President of the Fiji Law Society. Clarke had strong support after receiving 80 votes while west lawyer, Dorsami Naidu received 39 votes. Clarke is the
The hearing for the no case to answer application in former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem abuse of office trial will be held tomorrow. Defence lawyer Gul Fa
Bail has been denied for the six men alleged to have been transporting over 26kg of marijuana bound for Suva. They were intercepted by police in the Kadavu waters last week. Letia Tokoni, Saimoni Mule, Sakiusa
Alarmingly, between 1,800 to 8,000 reports on child sexual abuse material linked to Fiji are flagged every year to international authorities, and to address the threats, the Online Safety Commission is reviewing the Onl
A 10-year-old girl and two women passed away in three separate accidents in the last two days. Police say the 10-year-old girl was a passenger in a vehicle driven by her father, which veered off the road and hit a
Services have returned to normal at the Navua Hospital after Energy Fiji Limited restored its electricity. The services were halted after the hospital’s standby generator broke down yesterday. Electricians f
The Navua Hospital is currently without power after its standby generator broke down. The Ministry of Health is working with Energy Fiji Limited to secure a dedicated hospital line, while electricians continue effo
The Miss Hibiscus 2025 crowning has been moved from the main stage to the Suva Civic Centre. This is due to the adverse weather. The organizers have confirmed that the crowning ceremony will start at 8.30pm.
Miss National Fire Authority, Rhyelle Aisea has won the best decorated float this afternoon. The sponsors went all out, decorating their floats to reflect their contestant’s message across the one-week festival.
Fiji is set to host the prestigious Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, marking a significant moment for the country and its celebration of Pacific women. As a result, there will also be a Miss Fiji Pageant, where the wi
Emotions ran high at the Suva Foreshore yesterday evening as Miss Unique Rubber Stamp, Temalesi Tuiwalese, was crowned Miss Photogenic at the Hibiscus Festival 2025, winning hearts with her radiant smile. Speaking
Joshua Ravula and Yin Qing Qing have been remanded in custody by Suva Magistrate Sufia Hamza following the discovery of methamphetamine during multiple joint raids conducted in the Central, Southern, and Western Divisio
