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Government Fails to Report on Labor Inspections for Third Consecutive Year, US State Department Report Reveals
The US Department of State 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report reveals that for the third year running, the Government has not disclosed any information regarding the number… read more
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FijiFirst Party Deregistration Confirmed: Noncompliance with Constitution Amendments Leads to End of Era
The closure of the FijiFirst era was confirmed following its deregistration as announced by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. According to the Political Parties Act… read more
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“Jerry Tuwai Likely for Captaincy Role in Fiji 7s Rugby Team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games”
Gareth Baber, the National Program Manager for 7s Rugby, has revealed that a captain for the men’s 7s national team has not been chosen yet. Baber hinted… read more
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Fiji Delegation Attends UNCOPS 2024 Summit to Strengthen Global Peace and Security through UN Policing Strategies
Juki Fong Chew, the Acting Commissioner of Police, was part of a Fiji delegation to the UNCOPS 2024 meeting at the UN headquarters. Led by the Minister… read more
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29-Year-Old Woman and 24-Year-Old Man Face Court in Fiji for Deception Via Mobile Money Transfer App
A woman aged 29 and a man aged 24 are set to appear in court over three separate instances of securing financial advantages by deception using a… read more
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Fiji Rugby Union Implements Governance Reforms, Moves to Elect New Board and Chair, Launches New Structure for Future Stability
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) will have a new board of directors and chairman, the selection of which will occur at its yearly general meeting within a… read more
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Elderly Man Dies in Laucala Beach Road Accident, Death Toll Rises to 27
A man in his 70s was fatally injured in a car accident in Laucala Beach yesterday evening. Police reported that the elderly man suddenly stepped onto the… read more
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Fiji Men’s 7s Rugby Team Embarks on Journey to France for Olympic Games Under Coach Osea Kolinisau
This morning, the Fiji Men’s 7s rugby team, led by Head Coach Osea Kolinisau, embarked on their journey to Hong Kong, before heading to France. Kolinisau expressed… read more
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Former Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper Retires from Australian Rugby Following Paris Olympics Exclusion
Michael Hooper, the ex-captain of the Wallabies, has decided to retire from Australian rugby following his omission from the sevens team for the forthcoming Paris Olympics. The… read more
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Captain Malakai Tiwa Leads Tavua to Victory with Four Goals in Digicel Senior League Match Against Rakiraki
In yesterday’s Digicel Senior League match, Captain Malakai Tiwa impressed with four goals, leading Tavua to an overwhelming 7-0 victory over Rakiraki. Sairusi Nalewadonu added a pair… read more
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Inmate Hunger Strike at Naboro Maximum Correctional Facility Fuels Urgent Call for Reforms in Fiji’s Prison System
Ten prisoners from the Naboro Maximum Correctional Facility initiated a hunger strike to demand better inmate rights, enhanced security practices, and improved rehabilitative resources within the prison… read more
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Fiji Government Begins Talks on Corporatisation of Water Authority Amid Funding Challenges
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced the commencement of discussions regarding the corporatization of the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF). Prof Prasad… read more
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Fiji Football Association Seals Five-Year Sponsorship Deal with FMF Foods for Inter-District Championship Tournament
Fiji’s Inter-District Championship (IDC) tournament has a new sponsor in FMF Foods Ltd. The Fiji Football Association signed a five-year deal with the food company to sponsor… read more
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FijiFirst Party De-Registered Under Political Parties Act Due to Non-compliance with Constitutional Amendment Requirements
The FijiFirst Party has been instantly de-registered under Section 12(4) of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013. The Party was instructed to adjust… read more
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Unity Fiji Party Rallies Supporters at Annual General Meeting, Advocates Economic Transformation Plan Ahead of 2026 Election
Unity Fiji Party Leader, Savenaca Narube, rallied the party’s supporters for unity at their Annual General Meeting last week in Tavua. The event saw over 300 attendees.… read more
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“Inside Out 2 Breaks Global Box Office Record, Becomes Fastest Animation to Cross $1 Billion”
Inside Out 2, a Pixar and Disney creation, has successfully joined the $1 billion club at the global box office in record time for an animated film.… read more
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Fiji’s Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service Board Endorses National Budget 2024-25, Cites Increase in Scholarship Allocation and Improved Financial Measures
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) Board has pronounced its robust approval for the 2024-25 National budget. The board Chair, Ro Teimumu Kepa, lauded the increased… read more
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Salvage Operation Successfully Removes RFNS Puamau from Fulaga Reef After Grounding Incident
The RFNS Puamau has been successfully extracted from the reef at Fulaga. The salvage tugboat Ratu Rabici, supported by the RFNS Savenaca, completed the operation. This successful… read more
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Ba Football Club Strengthens Squad with Acquisition of Experienced Midfielder and Promising Young Talents
Ba is in the process of acquiring seasoned midfielder Ilaisa Naiyasi from Labasa. Ba President, Azam Ali, expressed that this acquisition, once finalized, will greatly benefit the… read more
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Fiji Corrections Service Disciplines Officers for Receiving Freebies from Detained Business Director
An extensive probe by the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) has exposed an operation where its officers and their families were receiving complimentary meals and groceries from Grace… read more
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“Man Accused of Murder in Vatuwaqa to Reappear in High Court”
A 27-year-old resident of Vatuwaqa, Inoke Qalololoma, is set to reappear in the Suva High Court on Thursday for alleged murder of a 43-year-old man. Justice Thushara… read more
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Eleven Fiji Corrections Officers Suspected of Unethical Dealings with Detainee at Suva Remand Centre
Eleven prison officers from the Suva Remand Centre have been identified as suspects in a case involving illicit favours received from detainee Jung Young Kim. The officers… read more
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Stepfather Accused of Child Sexual Assault Granted Bail in Suva High Court
A stepfather in his forties, facing allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, has been handed a $2000 non-cash bail by the High Court… read more
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Team Fiji Athletes Attend Farewell Church Service Ahead of Paris Olympics Journey
A selection of athletes from Team Fiji, who are slated for participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics, attended a farewell church service at the Calvary Temple in… read more
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Fiji Government Announces $9.2 Million Payout to End World’s Longest Miners’ Strike
The president of the Fiji Mine Workers union, Josefa Sadreu, jubilantly acknowledged the $9.2 million payout approved by the Coalition Government for the 368 Vatukoula Gold Mine… read more
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World’s Longest Strike Comes to End: Fiji Miners Receive $9.2M Settlement After 33-Year Battle
The 33-year long struggle of the Fiji Mine Workers Union has ended, according to union president Josefa Sadreu. Their 368 members suffered significant hardships, which previous governments… read more
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Financial Struggles Lead to Family Breakups Among Striking Vatukoula Gold Mines Workers
The financial strain from workers’ strike at the Vatukoula gold mines has led to the breakup of several families. One of the impacted individuals is a 64-year-old… read more
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“Vatukoula Gold Mine Workers Celebrate $9.2 Million Allocation After 33 Years of Struggle”
The hardships experienced by miners at Vatukoula Gold Mine and their families over the past 33 years are well-known, many of which involve living below the minimum… read more
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“Vatukoula Goldminers Union Members Receive $9.2 Million Allocation: Relief for Families of Former Miners”
The announcement of a $9.2 million allocation for the Vatukoula Goldminers union members brought emotional relief to Lusiana Guvanua, a resident of Qoma Village in Tailevu. Guvanua,… read more
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Vatukoula Gold Mine Workers to Receive $9.2M Compensation After 30-Year Strike: Fiji Trade Union Congress Applauds Decision
The Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) has expressed satisfaction with the final resolution of a dispute involving 368 Vatukoula Gold Mine workers. The miners, who have been… read more