At last the suspense is over - Narube
Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube says they welcome the announcement of the election date and the entire country has been expecting the announcement for a very long time. He adds it has come 6 months afte
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NFP calls on Fijians to choose wisely as their decision will determine Fiji’s future
The Leader of the National Federation Party Professor Biman Prasad says the next six weeks will be one of the most critical periods in Fiji’s history and people must now think clearly and carefully because the decisio
Gavoka confident
As the general election will be held on December 14th, SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says they are very confident their policies will gain traction and their campaigning intensity will double over the next six weeks or
Fiji Labour Party ready for the elections - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says they are ready for the elections on 14th December 2022. He says the party urges all registered voters to cast their vote. Chaudhry says he is confident of
People’s Alliance urging everyone to come out and vote
People’s Alliance Deputy Leader, Manoa Kamikamica says they are urging everyone to come out and vote. Following the elections date announcement on December 14th, Kamikamica says the country needs an alternative
55-year-old man from Dratabu Village passes away following an accident
A 55-year-old man from Dratabu Village in Nadi have passed away following a motor vehicle accident yesterday morning. Police say the victim was driving along the Queens Road near Korovuto, Nadi when he allegedly lo
Stir It up Festival the biggest festival Fiji has seen in years after the pandemic - Koya
Minister of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya says the Stir It Up is the biggest festival Fiji has seen in years after the pandemic and has congratulated the owners of the Beach Club Wailoaloa, Nathan K
Navuniivi Women’s Group receive kitchen items from PM’s Office
The days of looking around for materials to hold a village function at Navuniivi Village in Ra will now be a thing of the past after the village Women’s Group received kitchen items from the Prime Minister’s Office
50 selected Fijian workers expected to depart under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme
A total of 50 selected Fijian workers are expected to depart next week under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme and the Recognized Seasonal Employers Scheme for New Zealand. Minister for Employment, Parve
At least 59 killed and 150 injured in South Korea Halloween incident
At least 59 people have been killed in the Halloween incident in Seoul Korea’s Itaewon neighborhood last night, according to the Yongsan Fire Department Chief. The Chief says at least 150 others are also injured.
Why is the PM pretending he does not know the election date but gigantic FijiFirst Party billboards are being erected - Prof. Prasad
The National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad asks why is the Prime Minister pretending he does not know the election date but at the same time gigantic billboards of the FijiFirst Party are being erected
FEO accredits first member of the Multinational Observer Group
The Supervisor of Elections has today accredited the first member of the Multinational Observer Group who is now in the country as a long-term observer of the general election. Following the accreditation, the Supe
Man arrested for allegedly stealing from a Nausori supermarket this morning
Police has arrested a 39-year-old man who is alleged to have stolen assorted items from a Nausori supermarket early this morning. Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Khan says joint efforts between community members
Dried leaves and seeds believed to be marijuana seized from Koro this morning
A suspect and all occupants of a home in Tuatua Village on Koro Island are in police custody after a raid was conducted this morning that resulted in the seizure of dried leaves and seeds believed to be marijuana.
Farmers urged to venture in export market for Kava
Kava production is expected to increase in the Province of Navosa after the Ministry for Agriculture handed over a kava nursery and 4,500 kava seedlings to Kava Farmers’ Cluster groups in the district of Navatusila.
Rihanna releases poignant new ballad 'Lift Me Up' from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
Rihanna has released "Lift Me Up," her first new song as a lead artist in six years, as part of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The raw, poignant ballad which was co-written by Rihanna, Tems, Ludwig
Fiji has done extremely well with regards to food security - Reddy
Fiji’s agriculture sector is resilient, it has been growing and if you look at the food security issue, Fiji has done extremely well in this regard. This has been highlighted by Minister for Agriculture, Waterwa
College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies building opens at FNU Nasinu
The opening of the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism studies building at the Fiji National University campus in Nasinu will now provide better services and ICT facilities to students. This was highlight
FEO to conduct snap voter registration drive tomorrow and Sunday
Another snap voter registration drive will be conducted by the Fijian Elections Office tomorrow and Sunday throughout the country. Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says their teams will be based in 23 locat
Local voices need to be heard in regional and global discussions - Deo
The Founder of Pacific Recycling Foundation, Mr. Amitesh Deo said it is vital that the voices of those engaged in the waste management and recycling sector in Fiji are part of regional and global discussions. Mr.