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FijiansFirst Takes First Formal Step Toward Registered Party Status in Fiji
FijiansFirst has taken its first formal step toward official registration, filing with Fiji’s Registrar of Political Parties. The move will be judged on membership and cross-divisional support,… read more
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Tavua and Rakiraki Hit the Ground Running in Viti Levu Zone Opener
Two sides burst out of the blocks in the Viti Levu Zone, with Tavua and Rakiraki signaling intent through sharp attacking displays. The opening weekend hints at… read more
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Fiji’s National Fire Authority under strain as aging fleet and tight finances curb rural expansion
Fiji’s fire service is expanding into rural communities, but an ageing fleet and tight budgets are squeezing its ability to respond. A parliamentary review signals rising maintenance… read more
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Parliament Urges Fiji Rice Upgrades and Land Reforms to Cut Imports and Boost Local Production
Parliamentary findings reveal Fiji Rice Limited is under serious financial pressure, with aging milling and drying facilities driving quality issues and losses. The committee urges urgent upgrades,… read more
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Fiji chiefs urged to spearhead anti-drug drive as iTaukei leadership gains formal role in reforms
Traditional iTaukei chiefs are being urged to take a frontline role in Fiji’s growing drug crisis, as authorities push to blend customary leadership with modern reforms. Could… read more
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Diabetes-Driven Surge in Fiji Kidney Disease Prompts Routine Screening
Health experts warn of a rising tide of kidney disease in Fiji, driven largely by diabetes. Alarmingly, many patients are only diagnosed once kidney function has already… read more
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South Africa edge Fiji to clinch World Series crown in USA 7s final
An edge-of-the-seat finale in New York left Fiji with heartbreak in the closing moments of their title bid. A season of near-misses and relentless pressure ends with… read more
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Parliament expands Higher Salaries Commission remit to 35 bodies to standardise executive pay
Parliament has expanded the Higher Salaries Commission’s reach, bringing eight more government bodies under its independent pay framework. The change aims to standardise executive remuneration across the… read more
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Fiji 2025 Building Permits Reach $618M as Completion Value Jumps 71% Despite Fewer Completions
Fiji’s 2025 building approvals rose even as completed projects fell, hinting that a housing-supply boost may take longer to materialize. With permits concentrated in the Central Division… read more