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Fiji Government Implements Fiscal Consolidation Strategy Amid Pandemic-induced Economic Crises
Fiji, a small island nation heavily reliant on imports and tourism, is extremely susceptible to climate change and fluctuations in the global economy. The effects of this… read more
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Parliament Speaker Gives Consent for Repatriation of Late Fijian Victoria Cross Holder Corporal Sukanaivalu’s Remains
The Speaker of Parliament and the Turaga Na Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has provided his approval for the repatriation of the body of the late Corporal… read more
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Fiji’s National Debt Expected to Reach $12 Billion in 2027, According to Ministry of Finance Projections
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the country’s national debt is projected to reach $12 billion by 2027. The information was disclosed in the ministry’s Economic… read more
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Lautoka High Court Issues Bench Warrant for Four Accused in 4.5 Tonnes Methamphetamine Drug Bust in Nadi
A bench warrant was issued by the Lautoka High Court yesterday for four individuals involved in a 4.5 tonne methamphetamine drug bust in Nadi. Cathy Tuirabe, Sakiusa… read more
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Fiji Football Association Secures Flour Mills of Fiji as Major Sponsor for 2024 Inter-District Championship
The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) has secured a significant sponsorship deal with Flour Mills of Fiji (FMF) for the upcoming Inter-District Championship. The partnership was officially… read more
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Elderly Man and Young Wife Critically Burned in Reported Suicide Attempt, Fiji Police Investigating
A couple from Bua are now hospitalized after receiving serious burns. The husband, believed to be in his 70s, and his wife, in her 20s, underwent a… read more
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“Dr Sung Jin Lee’s Legal Team Files for Her Removal from Prison Due to Inhumane Conditions”
An application to release Dr Sung Jin Lee from detention was filed in the Lautoka High Court by her lawyers yesterday. Dr Lee, associated with Grace Road,… read more
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Sophia Morgan Aims for Improved Performance in Second Consecutive Olympics for Team Fiji
Sophia Morgan, a 21-year-old sailor, is all set to represent Fiji at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, marking her second consecutive appearance in the international event.… read more
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Fiji Broadcasting Corporation and Ex-CEO Ordered to Pay Former MP $10,000 Each in Defamation Case Over Facebook Post
The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) and its former CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, have been mandated to each pay former Social Democratic Liberal Party MP Niko Nawaikula $10,000. The… read more
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Pacific Break 2024 Launch Concert Showcases Top Pacific Artists at Beach Club Wailoaloa
The Pacific Break 2024 Launch Concert, the most significant music contest in the Pacific, took place over the weekend at the Beach Club Wailoaloa in Nadi. The… read more
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“Fiji Rugby Union Adopts New Structure, Futuristic Approach to Enable Reinstatement in World Rugby Council”
The Suva Rugby Union, long regarded as a major critic of the Fiji Rugby Union, foresees a promising future after the approval of a new structure over… read more
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“Netball Fiji Super League Promotes Skill Development and Collaboration Among Districts”
The Super League organized by FinanceHub presents Netball Fiji and its associated districts an opportunity to achieve two significant objectives: to expand their player base and enhance… read more
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Government Lacks Dedicated Anti-Trafficking Hotline: Findings from US State Department 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report
The US Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report has revealed that the government does not have a specific hotline dedicated to addressing trafficking issues and… read more
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“US Urges Fiji Government to Implement Anti-Human Trafficking Measures: Recommendations Include Increased Prison Terms and Formal Procedures for Victim Identification”
The US government has provided 11 key recommendations to the Fijian administration, urging them to implement stiffer penalties for human trafficking convictions, which should include substantial jail… read more
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Team Fiji Pursue Third Consecutive Olympic Gold in the Men’s 7s Rugby Event
“Hard work pays off” – this is the sentiment expressed by Joji Nasova, Team Fiji men’s 7s rugby winger, as the team left the country yesterday in… read more