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FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says the team’s depth is one of their greatest assets heading into the England test, with all 32 players in the squad capable of stepping up regardless of position. Spea
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling on people to feed those in need, assist the poor in our communities, and support people living with disabilities and senior citizens. Kir
The Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2025, in its current form, will severely impact micro and small businesses in Fiji as it assumes that all businesses are large businesses and therefore able to comply with high
A flash flood alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua to Namosi through Navua to Suva and Nausori to Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra and the Northern Division. The Nadi Weather Office says a he
A flash flood alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua to Namosi through Navua to Suva and Nausori to Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra and the Northern Division. The Nadi Weather Office says a t
A 69-year-old grandmother will be able to see her 5-year-old granddaughter again after receiving life-changing cataract surgery through the China (Guangdong) "Bright Journey" to Fiji mission. Varomue Marans says sh
Following a media report that Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Filipo Tarakinikini met with Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, the Fijian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem will know their fate on the 2nd of February next year when Chief Justice Salesi Temo delivers his judgement in the abuse of
The hearing in the matter where the Judicial Services Commission is seeking an order to quash the findings and recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as the Commissioner of
The total cost of the recent overseas duty travel for the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and the First Lady amounts to just over $200,000. This figure has been confirmed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka after
Parliament has passed the Fisheries Management Bill which gives authorised officers clear powers to search land premises, including markets or processing facilities where illegal fish might be sold. While speaking
There was intense debate in Parliament when the Minister for Fisheries, Alitia Bainivalu tabled the Fisheries Amendment Bill 2025 to be debated and passed without delay this week. The Opposition said that it is hyp
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel confirms that contractual matters and a disagreement between the Fiji National Provident Fund and Fletcher Construction has halted the Westin redevelopment project in Denarau but it i
Acting Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal looking into allegations of misbehaviour against suspended Commissioner Dr. Jalesi Nakarawa that Dr
In 4 years from 2020 to last year, 7,283 crimes were reported against children in Fiji, and 5,085 or 70 percent of these involved girls. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protecti
Thousands of Fijian farmers and rural families are set to benefit from a landmark agriculture initiative launched in partnership between the Fijian Government and Aitken Spence Plantation Ltd, marking a major step towar
Although concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of the Free Education Grant, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says the current allocation is “convenient for now,†as it is based on an analysis of student
Opposition MP, Faiyaz Koya highlighted in Parliament today that he had a bone to pick with Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga for not inviting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights wh
22 people, including 4 juveniles, have been charged with 34 counts of sexual offences in October this year. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says a 17-year-old boy was charged with the rape of his
It has been revealed in court that Fiji Corrections Service suspended Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa’s stepson Inia Yavala had failed his Required Fitness Level test in October last year and was sent home but was cal
