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Elderly Man’s Death Raises Fiji’s Road Fatality Toll to 27: A Tragic Motor Accident at Laucala Beach
The latest road casualty is a man in his 70s who died after a car accident in Laucala Beach last night. As per the Police report, the… read more
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“Labasa Women’s Football Team Crushes Suva in Digicel Fiji Women’s Super League Match”
Labasa’s women’s football team achieved a remarkable 11-0 victory over Suva in the Digicel Fiji Women’s Super League competition, held at the Fiji Football Academy in Suva.… read more
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$40 Million Allocated for Back to School Support in 2024-2025 National Budget, Says Finance Minister
$40 million has been set aside for back-to-school support, as announced by Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad during the presentation of the 2024-2025 National Budget in Parliament… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast and Local Events Roundup Including Power Shutdown Schedule and Movie Showtimes
Greetings to all. Today’s edition includes important updates you might need for your day. In terms of the weather forecast for today: A trough of low pressure… read more
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“Fiji’s National Budget 2024-2025: A People-Centric Approach Towards Economic Growth and Resilience”
The plan for the 2024-2025 Fiji National Budget has been presented, which has drawn numerous industry professionals to analyze various features of the budget deeply. From past… read more
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Fiji Government Ends 40-Year Miners Strike with Wage Increase and $25K Compensation in National Budget
Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh has expressed happiness for the Vatukoula Gold miners following the recent national budget announcement. During his address in Parliament, the Minister… read more
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Fiji Government Allocates $540m for Health Sector Enhancement in Collaboration with Australian Government and Multilateral Banks
The government has earmarked $540 million for the health sector, with $90 million dedicated to the operation of the Ba and Lautoka hospitals under the Public-Private Partnership… read more
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Tax-Free Incentives Boost for iTaukei Businesses in National Budget: Ministry Expresses Excitement
iTaukei Affairs Minister, Ifereimi Vasu, has expressed great excitement over the tax-free incentives introduced for iTaukei businesses. Following the recent announcement of his ministry’s financial allocation in… read more
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2024-2025 National Budget Deemed ‘Promising’ Despite VAT Reduction Downfall, Says Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh
Charan Jeath Singh, prominent Labasa businessman and Fiji’s Minister for Sugar, revealed that the government could not fulfill all requests in the 2024-2025 National Budget. Many had… read more
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Fiji Government Forecasts Record $3 Billion Tax Collection for 2024-2025 Financial Year
The government is projecting a record-breaking $3 billion in tax collection for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, despite no significant alterations in tax policy. This prediction was announced… read more
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Fiji Government Extends SLIP Tax Holiday to Spur Hotel Investment and Promote Tourism Sector Growth
Investors taking over existing hotels and resorts and initiating extensions and renovations worth over $50 million will be eligible for the short life investment package (SLIP) tax… read more
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Educator Sereana Tuapati’s 20+ Years of Teaching Experience in Fiji’s Most Remote School
Not everyone is cut out to be a teacher, but for those with passion and a desire to help, there’s nothing more rewarding than making a difference… read more
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Motibhai Group Champions Innovative Upskilling Approach to Boost Employee Retention and Engagement
The Motibhai Group is pioneering an innovative approach to employee development, recognising the importance of talent retention in today’s competitive corporate landscape. The company hosted a two-day… read more
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Fiji National Provident Fund Announces Record 8% Interest Payout, Highest in 20 Years
The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) has announced an unprecedented 8% interest payout for its 417,722 members. Totalling $561.5 million, the sum for the financial year ending… read more
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Comprehensive Guide to Today’s Weather, Events, Power Shutdown, and Entertainment in Fiji
Here is a recap of some essential updates for your day. Starting with the weather forecast: A trough of low pressure is expected to affect the northern… read more
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“Fiji’s 2024-2025 National Budget: Challenges, Innovations, and Goals for Economic Development and Inclusivity”
The Fiji National Budget Plan for 2024-2025 has been unveiled, featuring various critical items that are currently under thorough examination by experts from all industries. Having previously… read more
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Fiji Government Ends 40-Year Long Strike of Vatukoula Gold Miners with Wage Increase and $25k Family Assistance
Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh expressed his satisfaction at the resolution of the lengthy Vatukoula Gold miners’ strike following yesterday’s national budget announcement in Parliament. The dispute,… read more
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“Government Allocates $540 Million to Health Sector for Improvements in Fiji Hospitals and Dialysis Subsidy”
The government has announced a $540 million funding for the health sector. This includes $90 million to support the functioning of Ba and Lautoka hospitals through a… read more
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Tax-Free Incentives Boost for iTaukei Businesses in Latest National Budget
Ifereimi Vasu, the iTaukei Affairs Minister, has expressed his gratitude following the announcement of tax-free incentives for iTaukei businesses. The announcement was part of the ministry’s allocation… read more
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National Budget 2024-2025: Minister Charan Jeath Singh Calls it Promising Despite Lack of VAT Reduction
Charan Jeath Singh, a businessman from Labasa and the Minister for Sugar, has stated that it wasn’t possible for the Government to accommodate everyone’s requests in the… read more
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Fiji Government Forecasts Record $3Billion Tax Collection for 2024-2025 Financial Year with No Major Tax Policy Changes
Despite no significant alterations to tax policy, the Government is expecting an unparalleled $3 billion tax collection for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This was revealed by Deputy… read more
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Fiji’s Finance Minister Extends Hotel Investment Tax Break to Support Tourism and Infrastructure Development
The tax holiday provided by the Short Life Investment Package (SLIP) will now also be available for investors who purchase existing hotels and resorts and undertake extensions… read more
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Passionate Educator Sereana Tuapati Shines in Remote Island School of Rotuma, Highlights Importance of Teaching Careers
Teaching isn’t a profession everyone is cut out for, but with a strong passion and dedication to service, it becomes possible to make a meaningful impact on… read more
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Motibhai Group Boosts Employee Engagement with Innovative Upskilling Initiative
In a world where retaining talent is increasingly important, the Motibhai Group is taking the lead with its novel strategy for upskilling its employees. The firm recently… read more
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Fiji National Provident Fund Announces Record 8% Interest Rate, The Highest Payout in Two Decades
The Fiji National Provident Fund’s (FNPF) has brought good news, announcing a record 8% interest to be credited to the accounts of its 417,722 members tomorrow. The… read more
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Fiji Police Force Reset Includes Mentorship and Increased Budget, Part of New Partnership with Australian Federal Police
The Fiji Police Force will undergo a comprehensive overhaul that includes the appointment of a mentor for a new police commissioner. This was announced by Finance Minister… read more
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Understanding the Rising Trend of Suki Consumption and its Health Risks in Fiji
The Consumer Council of Fiji recently released a report, ‘Smoke Signal: Understanding the Drivers of Suki Consumption in Fiji 2024’, which probes the current tobacco control situation… read more
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Fiji’s Soaring Sugar Consumption Fuels Diabetes Crisis: An Insight from the Authors of ‘Sugar: An Ethnographic Novel’
When was the last time you indulged in a sugar-loaded beverage? A recent study from Australia has issued an urgent plea to the government to address the… read more
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Alitia Bainivalu Sworn in as Fiji’s New Minister for Fisheries and Forests Following Predecessor’s Resignation
Alitia Bainivalu, previously the Assistant Minister for Tourism, was officially sworn in today as the new Minister for Fisheries and Forests. Her appointment follows the resignation of… read more
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$5 Million Saliadrau Bridge Construction Set to Commence, Ease Villagers’ Access to Main Roads
Plans for the construction of the Saliadrau bridge are gaining traction with bids now being accepted. This development is seen as a significant relief for the villagers… read more