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The International Court of Justice will deliver its historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change on Wednesday. The landmark ruling will be read in a public sitting at t
Around 60 percent of cane supplied to the Rarawai Sugar Mill is still being harvested manually, according to the Fiji Sugar Corporation. This was confirmed during a visit by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry
Fiji has overtaken Papua New Guinea in terms of new HIV cases and is now ranked second in the Asia-Pacific region, behind only the Philippines. This was highlighted by Minister for Health Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama told High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar in a special court hearing this morning that his pension should have been calculated based on his full salary, not the 20 percent re
People have raised serious concerns about the flood-prone road leading to Korociriciri Primary School, which has repeatedly disrupted bus services and student attendance, and are calling on authorities to urgently find
There has been no consideration for an out of court settlement with Barbara Malimali. Those are the words of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka today when fijivillage News asked why the State is trying to make an out
29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion have been remanded in custody and will appear in court again next Friday. The two appeared b
A couple will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion. Police say on the 30th of June 2025, the victim had reported to the Online Safety Commission
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 million has been allocated for the establishment of the I
Parliament has officially passed the 2025–2026 National Budget, with 75 percent of Members of Parliament voting in favour of the budget, matching the support recorded last year. A total of 36 MPs voted for the $4
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad has confirmed that the government will not make any more backdated payments to the University of the South Pacific as discussions continue regarding the am
The Ministry of Education is preparing to submit to Cabinet a paper on the No-Repeat Policy for Automatic Progression for consideration. This was highlighted by Education Minister Aseri Radrodro in his response to
Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, has urged the people of Lomaiviti to work closely with the government and religious organisations to address the pressing national issues of HIV, drug abu
Termite infestation in the Western Division continues to be a worry for the Ministry of Education, with 44 schools affected and 11 schools severely affected. This was highlighted by Minister for Education Aseri Rad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says this is not a ‘panic budget’, as described by the Leader of the Opposition, but the panic is from the Opposition. While giving his Righ
We can all agree that no budget is perfect — just as nothing in life or this world truly is. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo highlighted this while supporting the 2025/2026 National Bu
The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible scam that continues to be circulated on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, disguised as a “b
People are raising concerns about a rise in burglaries in areas like Lajonia, Labasa and open drug dealings and drug usage in areas such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka. They are also fearing victimisation if they report
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermining the social fabric, threatening public health a
Sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s legal counsel, Tanya Waqanika met with Solicitor General, Ropate Green’s team this morning as the State tries to make an out of court settlement in relation to the case
