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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
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Suva High Court stays Saneem civil case pending March 30 criminal ruling on Deed of Variation
In Suva, a civil claim by former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has been paused as a related criminal judgment approaches. The stay centers on a Deed… read more
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Kamikamica Warns iTaukei Reputation at Risk, Calls for On-Site Audits of Provincial Councils
A parliamentary review warns that the reputation of the iTaukei community could hang in the balance if provincial financial records and transparency aren’t tightened. The findings point… read more
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Hughes nets twice off the bench as Bula FC beat Tahiti United 2-0 in Honiara, closing in on Leaders Group
Setareki Hughes came off the bench to score twice in the second half, handing Bula FC a crucial 2-0 win. The result nudges the Fiji side closer… read more
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Fiji’s September local elections: first in 21 years, 141 councillors to be elected as youths urged to participate
Fiji’s local government elections return this September after 21 years, with a clear focus on energizing young voters. Ward-based councils promise a closer link to everyday services,… read more
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Fiji PM launches phased review of teachers’ pay and career progression to boost recruitment and retention
Phased reforms to teachers’ pay and career ladders are on the table as part of broader public service changes. The move aims to boost fairness, retain educators,… read more
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Labasa man jailed for almost 12 years for wife’s manslaughter
A Labasa man has been jailed for 11 years and 11 months for the manslaughter of his wife after a brutal assault. The court highlighted a history… read more
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Sevens milestones shadowed by mounting public-service strain as Fiji tackles cyber threats and climate shocks
Public services, climate shocks, and digital risk collide in a week that also sees Fiji’s sevens stars in the world spotlight. From courtroom milestones and aging-care pressures… read more