Fijiana 7s through to semi-final
The Fijiana 7s team has secured their place in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth 7s after two wins from two games. They are joined by Australia from their pool who have also secured two wins from two. Meanw
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Fiji edges Canada 19-12
The Fiji Men’s 7s Team has won their second match at the Commonwealth Games after beating Canada 19-12. Fiji dominated the first half as they scored three tries. Sevuloni Mocenacagi scored twice while Josua
Uluinasau and Donu in sensational form as the Fijiana 7s belt South Africa 41 – 0
The Fijiana 7s put on another spectacular display of 7s rugby as they thrashed South Africa 41 – 0 in their second pool match of the Commonwealth 7s this morning. Reapi Uluinasau scored the opening try, followed
Fiji men’s 7s kicked off their hunt for the gold medal thrashing Zambia 52 – 0 in their first game at the Commonwealth Games
Fiji scored a total of 8 tries as they beat Zambia 52-0 in their first game of the Commonwealth 7s. Sevuloni Mocenacagi scored twice while skipper Waisea Nacuqu and Elia Canakaivata secured a try each in the first
Fijiana 7s beat Scotland 31–12 in first pool encounter
The Fijiana 7s team have kicked off their gold medal campaign at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with a solid 31 – 12 win over Scotland in their first pool match. The team started off strong with an opening
Bill to allow for the importation, possession, cultivation, sale and supply of industrial hemp passed in parliament
The Illicit Drugs Control (Budget Amendment) Bill which seeks to amend the Act to pave the way for the establishment of the industrial hemp industry in Fiji, has been passed in parliament. Attorney General, Aiyaz S
Fiji begins selection of private sector developer for 3,000 affordable, climate-resilient homes in Viti Levu - IFC
A landmark housing project will get underway in Fiji soon which is expected to mobilise an estimated US$200 million of private investment in the country. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the
Price of flour goes up by about 12%
You will be paying more for flour from today as the price has gone up by about 12%. The price of a 10kg bag of flour is going up by 11.93% or $2.02 to $18.97, 4kg is going up by 11.73% or 81 cents to $7.70, 2kg is
Rabuka says a People’s Alliance Govt will scrap the Media Act
People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says a People’s Alliance Government will scrap the draconian Media Industry Development Act and allow for free press to thrive in this country. Rabuka has condemned the
Price of unleaded fuel, premix, kerosene and diesel goes up from Monday
Get ready to pay even more for fuel from Monday as the price of unleaded fuel, diesel, kerosene and pre-mix will go up significantly while it remains unchanged for gas. The price of unleaded fuel goes up by 23 cent
Ro Filipe’s motion to have an independent audit and set up a duplicate count centre defeated in parliament
A motion by SODELPA MP, Ro Filipe Tuisawau to allocate an additional $1 million to the Fijian Elections Office to have an independent audit and set up a duplicate count centre has been defeated in parliament. /+AU
Campaign laws were breached by NFP and People’s Alliance, removal of material ordered - SOE
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has found that both the National Federation Party and People’s Alliance did not comply with section 112 of the Electoral Act when printing and authorizing campaign materials.
Report says Grace Road continues to receive a warm welcome from the Fijian Govt, AG says he has not heard about the organisation that has done the report
A latest investigative report says that despite repeated accusations of abuses, including alleged ritual beatings, Grace Road has received a warm welcome from the Fijian government. The report is done by Organized
Apted to file an application to cross-examine the AG
The lawyer for Richard Naidu, Jon Apted has informed the High Court today that they will file an application to have an oral hearing in their application to set aside the leave granted to bring the committal proceedings
Media Industry Development and WAF Bills tabled in parliament for debate later this week
Two more bills – Media Industry Development Budget Amendment Bill and Water Authority of Fiji Budget Amendment Bill have been tabled in parliament by the Attorney General today, and the proposed laws must pass through
Some people test positive for viruses that cause hand foot and mouth disease or chicken pox – Dr Fong
Some people have tested positive for viruses that cause hand foot and mouth disease or chicken pox, which are diseases that also cause a rash similar to Monkeypox. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong
Sayed-Khaiyum has delivered his last budget – Prof. Prasad
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has delivered his last National Budget and Fijians are ready to kick the FijiFirst Government out according to National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad. Whi
BA.5 confirmed in Fiji
We have the BA.5 strain of Omicron in the community. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says although BA.5 has the ability to evade immune protection against infection induced by prior infection or v
A SODELPA Govt will collect record revenue by getting rid of ill thought out tax proposals - Gavoka
SODELPA has the will to collect record revenue as allowed by law and meet the cry of the people according to their Leader, Viliame Gavoka. While opposing the 2022/2023 National Budget, Gavoka says the challenge is
PM says if more support is needed during these volatile times after 6 months, it will be given
If more support is needed during these volatile times after six months, it will be given. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has made these comments as he supported the 2022/2023 National Budget in parliament today