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Uncle Jailed for Shocking Crime
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the High Court in Lautoka for raping and sexually abusing his 12-year-old niece over a… read more
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Revolutionizing Service and Leadership: An Inside Look at Fiji’s Provincial Offices
A three-day workshop aimed at fostering innovation and generating fresh perspectives on service and leadership among the 14 provincial offices and Provincial Councils is currently being held… read more
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Title: Minister Tabuya Highlights Financial Roles Beyond Government Support
Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Lynda Tabuya, has stated that it is not solely the government’s responsibility to provide financial support for social welfare recipients. Tabuya… read more
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Fiji Minister Applauds Minimum Wage Boost
The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Agni Deo Singh has lauded the newly announced minimum wage increase, contrasting it with the previous government’s shortcomings in… read more
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Expansion of Rural Economy: Bold Moves for Growth
The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, Sakiasi Ditoka, announced that the government is prioritizing the expansion of the rural economy by investing in more rural infrastructure.… read more
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Sharma Challenges Government’s Fiscal Policies
Opposition Member of Parliament Rinesh Sharma has raised concerns about the government’s responsibility in managing the national budget. During his budget response in parliament, Sharma criticized the… read more
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Criticism Over Minimum Wage Increase Sparks Debate
The Coalition Government’s decision to increase the National Minimum Wage by 50 cents from August 1, followed by another 50 cents increase next April, has been met… read more
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Mysterious Death Haunts Family in Labasa
A family in Naduna, Labasa is seeking answers after the tragic death of 26-year-old sugarcane laborer Jovilisi Katonibau last Thursday. The circumstances surrounding his death, believed to… read more
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Nasinu Town Council Scam: High Court Drama Unfolds
Four individuals accused of involvement in a scam at the Nasinu Town Council in 2020 appeared before the High Court in Suva yesterday for a pre-trial conference.… read more
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Fiji Teachers Union Opposes Student School Fees.
The Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) has expressed strong opposition to the Ministry of Education’s suggestion to charge school fees for students. FTU General Secretary Muniappa Goundar argues… read more
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“Acting Director of Public Prosecution to Step Down Unexpectedly”
The Acting Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), John Rabuku, will vacate his office as of midnight tonight. Mr. Rabuku confirmed this after receiving a letter from the… read more
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Tragic Loss: Young Woman’s Life Cut Short
A family shattered and reeling from shock—that’s how Tevita Seru described their emotional state upon receiving the devastating news of his 21-year-old niece, Nunia Kurualeba, who was… read more
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Family Home Engulfed in Devastating Fire: Memories Lost in Flames
Bimlesh Chand was informed that there was a house fire in his neighborhood, only to later discover it was his own home at Jittu Estate that was… read more
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Tragic Whirlpool Incident Claims Young Rugby Player’s Life
Nasoni (Tony) Tuitoga, a 28-year-old member of the Santa Rosa Rugby Club, tragically lost his life after being pulled underwater by a whirlpool while swimming in the… read more
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Fiji Implements Mandatory Drug Testing for Seafarers
In a proactive move aimed at enhancing maritime safety across Fijian waters, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) will implement mandatory drug testing for all seafarers… read more
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Rising Rugby Star Timoci Nagusa Jnr’s Big Opportunity
Teenager Timoci Nagusa Junior is now in Sydney attending a one-week trial at the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs academy camp. The 14-year-old from Dratabu, Nadi, is determined to… read more
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“Government Role in Social Welfare Debate”
The government alone should not bear the responsibility of financially sustaining social welfare recipients. This was the statement made by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection… read more
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Fiji Water Flying Fijians Squad Gears Up for Clash with All Blacks
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad, enriched with a deep pool of players, is gearing up for their upcoming match against the All Blacks at Snap Dragon… read more
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“Broker Error Exposed: $65,000 Trade Scandal Unveiled”
A broker was responsible for a $65,000 trade “error” associated with the Punja family name. The mistake on the South Pacific Stock Exchange involved four companies, three… read more
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Landowners Demand Fair Share in Mineral Resource Development
The Government faces significant challenges in addressing the demands of landowning units involved in mineral resource development. In recent days, landowners from Navuniivi, Ra, and Namosi have… read more
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Road Safety Concerns for Drivers in Korotari, Labasa
Lorry and tractor drivers in Korotari, Labasa are concerned about their safety due to poorly maintained roads. Vishwa Chand, a sugarcane farmer and lorry driver, emphasized the… read more
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Government Initiates Review Sparking Alarm in Civil Service
Independent MP Faiyaz Koya has raised concerns about the Government’s plan to conduct a comprehensive review of the Civil Service and manage the public sector wage bill.… read more
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Exciting Matchups Await in the 12th Round of Fiji Premier League!
The 12th round of the Digicel Fiji Premier League is set to begin this weekend, highlighted by Labasa hosting Suva at Subrail Park in the feature match… read more
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“Former FijiFirst Party Member Turns Crossbench MP”
Former member of the now de-registered FijiFirst Party, Viliame Naupoto, spoke in the Parliamentary chamber for the first time today as a crossbench Member of Parliament. Expressing… read more
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Fiji Women’s 7s Team Ready for Olympic Showdown
The Fiji Women’s 7s will begin their campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics by facing Canada on 29 July. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30… read more
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“Star Player Joins Flying Fijians Squad for Epic Showdown”
France-based star center Semi Radradra has joined the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad as they prepare for their test match against the All Blacks in San Diego,… read more
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Opposition MP expresses frustration over parliamentary speaking time cuts
Independent Opposition Member of Parliament has voiced her frustration with the reduction of speaking time from 20 to 15 minutes and the shortening of Parliament sessions from… read more
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Call for Scrutiny on $90m Partnership in Fiji Healthcare
Opposition Member of Parliament, Penioni Ravunawa, has called for close examination of the public-private partnership behind the $90 million funding for the Ba and Lautoka Hospital. In… read more
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Fiji Prepares for Landmark Foreign Policy White Paper.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to finalize and launch Fiji’s first Foreign Policy White Paper, which will establish the framework and pathway for advancing Fiji’s… read more
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Fijian U20 Rugby Team Faces Tough Loss: Match Recap
The Fijian U20 team experienced a challenging defeat, losing 52-12 to Argentina in their final pool match at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Despite the tough… read more