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United States Ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella today held discussions with key figures in Fiji’s kava industry, including growers, processors, and government officials, to discuss ways to advance trade with the US.
The University of the South Pacific Vice Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia has clarified that there are no job losses or pay cuts for their staff apart from their Executive Management who had already taken a 5% pay cut. Ahl
HFC Bank CEO, Rakesh Ram says the bank has now extended repayment deferments to 25% of their customers from the initial 50% in March. He says 53% of these customers are businesses. Ram says they acknowledge th
Fiji recorded 231 cases of child sexual abuse last year under the mandatory reporting provisions of the Child Welfare Act. Assistant Director Child Services Unit, Ela Tukutukulevu revealed this before the Parliame
Lewis Hamilton's quest for the all-time record of Formula 1 wins was put on hold when he was hit with penalties at the Russian Grand Prix. Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas dominated after the world ch
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad claims the reason Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has suspended Fiji’s grant to USP is because he is unhappy that the USP Council did not take action ag
Telecom Fiji has announced that its customers can now experience the best and fastest internet with up to 1200 Gigabytes of anytime data, alongside a new series of data plans with significantly larger data caps, as part
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister’s decision to suspend Fiji’s grant to USP, is simply childish. Chaudhry says it looks like Fiji is on its own, like a lone wolf crying foul
The Chairperson of the USP Audit and Risk Committee Mahmood Khan has made it clear that there is no influence from anyone and he is raising issues concerning the management of USP because he wants to help USP get back
The Fijian Government says the letter sent to the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific on 23rd of September 2020 speaks for itself. The government has said in a statement that
The newly appointed USAAID Senior Development Advisor Dr Alexandria Huerta says they want countries including Fiji to work on their journey towards self-reliance. While speaking at her press introduction, Dr Huerta
Asco Motors Fiji has today become Unit Trust of Fiji’s 45th partner for the Employee Investment Scheme which will provide a platform for over 300 employees of Asco Motors to contribute to their financial wealth by way
The University of the South Pacific is not saying anything today after revelations that the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has decided to hold the grants to USP until allegations against the Vice Chancellor a
Construction Industry Council President Gordon Jenkins says now is the best time to construct because prices of material and labour costs are down and people should take advantage of this and get their projects complete
68% of fish in the Suva Coastal Area had some form of microplastic in them according to research done by USP Postgraduate Researcher Andrew Paris. Paris says one of the main issues in Fiji is littering and it is sh
The Suva City Council has announced that they will be having the Suva on Sale from the 5th to the 10th of next month. SCC Chairman Isikeli Tikoduadua says they are aiming to have an increase in economic activity th
Two days after winning the Super Rugby AU title with the Brumbies, Test centre Tevita Kuridrani has signed with the Western Force. His departure comes with his career at a crossroads. The 29-year-old was dropp
The ACT Brumbies have secured their first Super Rugby title in 16 years after defeating the Queensland Reds 28-23. With 15 minutes remaining in Canberra, the Reds seemed destined for a heavy defeat. Trailing b
The Minister for Housing, Premila Kumar says they have found people living in informal settlements who are earning more than $50,000 and some living in informal settlements have rented their property elsewhere. She
A huge crowd showed up for the first public opening of the new Value City outlet at the Regal Building in Suva today. They started gathering outside the new outlet before the opening at 10 o'clock this morning.
