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Visa-free travel for Fijians into New Zealand needs to happen to realise the full benefits of the trade relationship between our two countries. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fin
We firmly believe that through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions like the Dairy Farming Loan under the Agriculture Value Chain Financing model, we can create a more sustainable and resilient dairy sector
Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa says they did not do more awareness in educating overseas voters about postal voting and many voters did not even know they had to apply for postal voting. While respon
Over 200 street dwellers from the Suva-Nausori corridor have been groomed and counseled on human trafficking after watching the inspirational movie called Sound of Freedom. They had free haircuts before going to th
The 29-year-old man who allegedly abducted and raped a 4-year-old girl in Labasa has been remanded in custody. The man appeared before Labasa Magistrate Bimsara Jagodage this afternoon. The accused had opted t
The Fijian Elections Office is conducting a 2-day Electronic Voter Registration training to up-skill staff knowledge and disseminate accurate information to members of the public. While officiating at the opening o
Provincial and traditional leaders are currently discussing the development challenges faced by the i-Taukei community as raised by the Provincial Councils and the Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee Report in the
There were mixed messages being put out by the Fijian Elections Office during the 2022 general elections and that was one of the reasons for the low voter turnout. This has been highlighted by the Acting Supervisor
Coming from a poor farming background has taught me the importance of quality education which will lead to better living standards for my family. These were the words of Kavineel Kumar, who graduated with a Bache
Our land is not merely a piece of property; it is a source of sustenance, identity, and prosperity for our communities. This was highlighted by Minister for Youth and Sport Jese Saukuru while officiating at the th
People will need to pay more for fuel, gas and kerosene as prices has increased from today. Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that the price of unleaded fuel has gone up by 8 cents to $2.87 p
Filimoni Nalohevu who graduated from the University of the South Pacific today with a Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management says determination leads to a successful life that requires perseverance a
A huge challenge has been laid to the leaders of Navatu Village and the Senior Executives of Navatu Junior Secondary School by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to ensure that all students who come out their doors are
Understanding what your child or teen does online is vital to protecting them from digital threats. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran highlighted this at Fiji's First Childre
Shock and disgust is being felt after a 4-year-old was sexually abused in her own community. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya says her thoughts and prayers are with the child and the
Investing in the LGBTIQ+ Fijian population is crucial for the socio-economic development of the country as majority of the people in the community did not complete university studies with 30 percent doing one or more ye
It is shocking to see that 30% of the people on the streets of Suva are girls. This has been highlighted by the Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during fijivillage Straight T
Singer Taylor Swift has hit another milestone as she has been announced by spotify as the first female artist to get more than 100 million streams in just one month. The news comes after Swift released her third re
Solomon Islands Governor General, David Vunagi has been appointed as the 30th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) during the Laucala Campus graduation ceremony held at the Vodafone Arena this morning
Let’s make a difference in the lives of the children who are in need of our help and let us Walk On Walk Strong. Those were the words of President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere while conveying his support towards the F
