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Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has challenged the inflation figure for January this year however Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says Chaudhry is twisting the figures
Thousands of people will now benefit from the opening of the newly built Land Transport Authority Karavi Weighbridge Station in Ba. Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau says this demonstrates their commitm
Penaia Driu Nawelulu has been found guilty and convicted of one count of manslaughter by Lautoka High Court Judge Aruna Aluthge. Nawelulu has been sentenced to three years imprisonment, where he will only serve two
Tourists are coming to our shores in numbers as the cruise vessel, Queen Elizabeth from Southampton in United Kingdom arrived yesterday while another vessel, Costa Deliziosa from Italy arrived today bringing with it the
The Ministry of Employment and Industrial Relations has commenced the review of the National Minimum Wage rate, and they will be holding consultations with all employers and businesses. While speaking at the breakf
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission order that controls the prices of cement products in Fiji, including their ex-factory, wholesale, and retail supply, is now under review. This comes as the FCCC (Contr
Fiji, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands are opposing a draft deal on changes to fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organisation talks in Abu Dhabi, arguing that it does not go far enough. Deputy Prime Mi
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has declined Energy Fiji Limited's proposal for an increase of the electricity tariff. FCCC says the proposal, which was submitted on August 10th 2023, advocated for
The appeal hearing of former SODELPA MPs Ratu Suliano Matanitobua and Salote Radrodro has been adjourned to March 12th while former SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula’s case will be called on Monday. Ratu Suliano's appli
Serious and worrying concerns have been raised regarding the unsafe drivers that risk people’s lives, due to sub-standard training practices, incompetent driving instructors and alarming passing rates for driving exam
The Fiji Roads Authority is urging drivers to be vigilant when travelling along the Sawani-Serea Road in Naitasiri after a lane slip occurred just before Nasavu Village. The FRA says the contractor has set up lane
The new refurbished HFC Bank Stadium tracks is a platform to promote unity, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of our national life. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this statement after officiall
People will have to dig deeper into their pockets as fuel prices are going up from today. Unleaded fuel is going up by 11 cents and will now cost $2.91 per litre, diesel will cost 8 cents more at $2.58 a litre, pre
Leadership Fiji Alumni and Maxumise Fiji Managing Director, Salote Uluinaceva says the term ‘breaking the glass ceiling’ is a real achievement for women. While speaking during the Leadership Fiji 2024 launch a
Cabinet has approved the relocation of Nabavatu village to land in Nadoiviri belonging to the Mataqali Uluitoga and Mataqali Nalutu. Nabavatu Village is located in the District (Tikina) of Dreketi, in the Macuata Prov
Coastal villagers in Ba are implementing changes in their agriculture, farming, fishing and way of living due to the impacts of climate change. University of Fiji, Lecturer in Science, Priyatma Singh who led the Loc
The attack on the Home Affairs Minister, Pio Tikoduadua has continued by the FijiFirst Party in relation to crime and drugs where FijiFirst MP, Viliame Naupoto says the sharp rise in crime and drug cases is concerning a
Jone Robertson is the new Film Fiji Chief Executive Officer Robertson says it is with great honour and excitement that he assumes the role of CEO at Film Fiji, adding he is committed to building on their past succe
The Suva High Court will make a decision on the 14th of March in the matter where the DPP had filed an appeal against the Magistrates Court decision to acquit former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Polic
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says there is a need to preserve our culture and traditions so we don't lose our identity. Speaking to the media after the conclusion of the 1st half of Day
