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Good news for Fiji's commercial agriculture sector as Sri Lanka's leading manufacturers of premium tea, rubber, coconut, palm oil, and Ceylon cinnamon, Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC, has announced a landmark
Hit TV series Yellowstone may have ended last December, but the Paramount Network series is reportedly still bringing on some drama in the aftermath. Sources have come out of the woodwork with new details about th
Hadyat Ali, who is accused to be linked to the circulation of Viber messages purporting to be the Commissioner of Police, asking for money, has been released on bail. Ali appeared at the Nasinu Magistrates Court th
Thirty-nine police officers have undergone an extensive reintegration program at the Police Mobile Force, and these are the officers who were previously seconded to the Counter Narcotics Bureau. Speaking at a press
Twelve reports are under investigation from the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says a number of these investigations
As the country gears up to celebrate Fiji Day tomorrow, Namaka Market was filled with colour, music, and community spirit this week as vendors came together to mark 55 years of independence with a heartfelt show of unit
Suva Grammar School and Veiuto Primary School are planning to work with the Pacific Recycling Foundation in adopting sustainable waste management practices. This follows serious concerns being raised by concerned r
27 rooms and a laundry room were destroyed by an early morning fire yesterday at the Capricorn Hotel in Martintar, Nadi. The National Fire Authority says 45 guests along with a receptionist and a security officer w
Good news for sugarcane farmers as they will be receiving a special cane payment before Diwali. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that cane farmers will receive a record final payout of $101.13 per tonne
It was an emotional moment as the family of the late former Native Land Trust Board General Manager Kalivati Bakani who was charged with abuse of office, and later jailed, provided their submission detailing their emoti
VulaViti Pure Fiji Vodka, has earned the coveted Gold medal in the highly competitive 2025 Vodka Masters, held recently in London. The Distillery Co Fiji’s flagship product won in a blind tasting judged by indust
Rewa have secured their place in the FMF Inter-District Championship 2025 semi-finals after beating Navua 3–1 in their Group B clash at 4R Stadium, Govind Park, Ba. Patrick Joseph opened the scoring for Rewa with
To my brothers and sisters on the streets doing drugs, you will never find peace there. These are the powerful words of Luke Ravula, a former drug user who once lived on the streets, but now stands as a living tes
To reduce litter and promote recycling, Return and Earn Fiji will roll out a coordinated, community-driven, industry-funded system by mid-next year for collecting beverage containers, specifically for PET bottles and al
Child Benefit Organisation founder and director, Analesi Tuicaumia says ensuring access to early care and development for every child is vital, following the launch of the National Child Safeguarding Policy. Tuicau
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officially launched the Prime Minister’s Sugarcane Farmers Award 2025 in Lautoka, recognising the dedication and resilience of the men and women who continue to drive Fiji’s sugar
Fiji has claimed the top spot as the number one island in Australia and the South Pacific, as voted by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Tourism Fiji, in a statement, says this m
With Fiji Day approaching, Edwin Kumar is proudly taking Fiji to the world through his Airando Fiji Restaurant & Café, the only Fijian restaurant in Japan and possibly in all of Asia. Kumar, who is from Votual
Spending more time with children, teaching them about Jesus Christ, and focusing on his gospel at home can help young people overcome social challenges such as drug abuse, HIV and teenage pregnancies. This was shar
Habitat for Humanity Fiji has launched the “She Fixes It†campaign to mark World Habitat Day, and in order to empower women with essential home plumbing skills to help create safer, stronger, and more resilient comm
