Bainimarama resigns from Parliament
Suspended Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama has resigned from parliament with immediate effect. This sees the exit of four FijiFirst elected MPs in close to 3 months and follows the resignation of Aiyaz
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Govt plan of action to deal with the high rate of domestic violence will be implemented from now to 2028 – Rabuka
A Government plan of action to deal with the deplorably high rate of domestic violence in the country, will be implemented from now through to 2028. While giving his message on International Women’s Day, Prime M
Gender equality is the best chance we have in meeting the most pressing challenges of our time - Tabuya
Gender equality is no longer an option; it is the best chance we have in meeting the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate crisis to economic calamity and gender-based violence. In her message for Inte
It’s about time women work together and positively build their own character – Col Vananalagi
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Officers Training School Commandant Colonel Silipa Vananalagi says it is about time for women to work together and positively build their own character. While sharing her experience
It is inevitable that there will be increases in taxation – Prasad
It is inevitable that there will be increases in taxation. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad while announcing the 2023 Fiscal Review Committee. Professor
Rasolea says she quit rugby because of negative comments on social media
Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua player, Siteri Rasolea says she quit playing rugby because of negative comments on social media and only started again about three years ago to motivate other girls. While speaking d
We are calling for USP to implement the Charter for Women Managers In Higher Education – Fatiaki
USP staff and students have been urged to join the Equity March that will be held at USP tomorrow to mark International Women’s Day. The Chair of the Association of University of the South Pacific Staff Rosalia
All schools closed again today
All schools throughout Fiji will remain closed today according to the Ministry of Education. This decision has been made in consultation with NDMO and Fiji Meteorological Services. Minister for Education, Aser
Prepare accordingly for this adverse weather, move while it is still daylight – NDMO Director
While we continue to encourage our fellow Fijians to prepare accordingly for this adverse weather, we also call on all households in affected communities to move to higher grounds during daylight to avoid any rescue mis
All schools will be closed today due to adverse weather - Radrodro
All schools will be closed today due to adverse weather. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms that the decision has been made after consultation with the National Disaster Management Office. Radrod
Parents advised to use their discretion in sending their children to school in areas affected by adverse weather
Based on the adverse weather condition looming over the western part of Viti Levu (Nadroga to Rakiraki), Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu and nearby islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups, the Education Ministry advises all pare
5 Corrections officers charged for allegedly assaulting a man at the Suva Remand Centre
Five Fiji Corrections Service officers have been charged with one count each of grievous harm, while one is facing an additional charge of criminal intimidation for the alleged assault of a 22-year-old man at the Suva R
Vancouver 7s: Fiji through to quarter final after beating Great Britain 26-15
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team have booked a place in the cup quarter finals after beating Great Britain 26-15. Fiji had a scrappy start in the first spell conceding 3 tries to Great Britain as Tom Willi
No room for thugs or thuggery in the Fiji Police Force culture - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says there is no room for thugs or thuggery in developing the culture of the Fiji Police Force and has reminded police officers that they are not soldiers, neither are they pris
Vancouver 7s: Fiji beats Kenya 31-12 in first game
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team kicked-off their Vancouver 7s tournament campaign on a high note with a 31-12 win over Kenya this morning. Fiji had a scrappy start to the game with Kenya capitalizing on a
Tarakinikini was already ‘on the ground’ to immediately step in – Rabuka
(Retired) Lt Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini’s appointment as Fiji’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York is temporary. Speaking from Panama, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Lt-Colo
Fiji on very high alert after Japan’s plan to release more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
A question that has been asked is, if the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water is so safe, why not re-use it in Japan for alternative purposes – in manufacturing and agriculture for instance. Ac
Questions raised on the effectiveness of $2.495 million cleaning contract for CWM Hospital since 2021
Questions are now being raised on the effectiveness of the cleaning of the CWM Hospital by the outsourced contractors as the Government Tender Board had approved the contract for the provision of cleaning services at a
Tarakinikini’s acting appointment is temporary - Kamikamica
I would like to respectfully note former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry’s concerns about Colonel(retired) Filipo Tarakinikini’s acting appointment as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations but please
It is not a witch-hunt – Acting PM
I would like to urge all in Fiji to allow due process to be carried out, respect everyone’s right to confidentiality and to ensure the inquiry is carried out properly, ensuring that all parties are heard. Acting