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FijiFirst Deregistered as Political Party; MPs to Serve Independently
Members of the Opposition caucus will now function as independent MPs, as the party to which they belong, FijiFirst, has been officially deregistered. The party’s status was… read more
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Fiji Rugby Player and Nihon University Student, Sekove Tagicakiverata, Dies Mysteriously in Tokyo
The rugby community and Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan are mourning the unexpected death of Fijian rugby player and student, Sekove Tagicakiverata, which occurred last Friday. Tagicakiverata… read more
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Amex Resource Limited Increases Iron Sand Export to China, Invests in Tech Upgrades to Boost Production Efficiency
Amex Resource Limited, a company exporting iron sand and based in Lautoka, West Fiji, is experiencing improved fortunes following years of struggle. The company is currently overseeing… read more
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Fiji Corrections Service Concerned Over Lack of Resources in National Drug Strategy
The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) has expressed concerns over apparent gaps in the national strategy against drugs, citing the lack of resources and focus provided to their… read more
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FMF Foods Ltd Sponsors Fiji’s Inter-District Championship in Five-Year Deal
FMF Foods Limited has entered into a five-year sponsorship agreement with the Fiji Football Association for the Inter-District Championship (IDC). Although the sponsorship amount has not been… read more
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Rugby Legend Michael Hooper Announces Retirement After Decade-Long Career with Wallabies and Sevens
Prominent Wallaby and rugby sevens player, Michael Hooper, has confirmed his retirement from Australian Rugby. The renowned 32-year-old player officially announced his retirement on Sunday, marking a… read more
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Fiji Rugby Union Endorses Structural Changes, Removes Prime Minister’s Nomination from Board
The recent structural changes in the Fiji Rugby Union, which will eliminate the Prime Minister’s nomination in the board, have been met with some resistance. Youth and… read more
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Fiji Rugby Player Jioji Nasova to Make Olympic Debut in Paris Games after Successful Rookie Year
Jioji Nasova, the new player in the Team Fiji men’s rugby sevens squad, gets the nod to play at the Paris Olympic Games, which will be held… read more
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Paul Heath Sworn In As Fiji’s New Justice of Appeal, Adding to the Judiciary Strength
Yesterday, Paul Heath was officially added to the judiciary of Fiji. He was sworn in as the new Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of… read more
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Fiji Government Boosts Sugarcane Industry with Increased Budget Allocation and Record Price per Ton
Raj Sharma, CEO of the Sugarcane Growers Fund, has expressed approval for the increased budget allocation provided by the government. The government has allocated $200,000 towards the… read more
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Driver Charged in Hit-and-Run Death of Five-Year-Old Boy Released on Bail
The driver responsible for the tragic accident on Lekutu-Nabouwalu Highway in Bua, which resulted in the death of a five-year-old boy, was released on strict bail conditions… read more
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Solomoni Nata Appointed as iTaukei Land Trust Board CEO after Successful Tenure as Interim CEO
Solomoni Nata has recently been named as the new CEO of the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB). This was formally announced by Ifereimi Vasu, the Chairman of… read more
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Prime Minister Rabuka Urges Kadavu Residents to Monitor Timely Execution of Development Projects
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on the citizens of Kadavu to maintain continual dialogue with officials to guarantee prompt progress on development projects. In an apology… read more
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Kava Consumption Abuse Strains Families in Kadavu: Urgent Call for Regulation and Communal Effort
The misuse of kava in Kadavu is causing significant distress. Bulou Luisa Duikete, the leader of the Kadavu Women’s Association, has expressed concern over its extensive consumption… read more
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Fiji Shipping Magnate Takes Strong Stand Against Maritime Drug Crisis, Dismisses 18 Staff Over Substance Abuse
George Goundar, a prominent shipping magnate in Fiji, has taken a firm stand against the prevalent drug crisis impacting the country’s maritime sector. During the inauguration of… read more
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Tuva Rugby Club Player Samu Tiqe Lutumailagi Dies after Collapsing during Match
Samu Tiqe Lutumailagi, a 27-year-old player from the Tuva Rugby Club, tragically died in Lautoka hospital on Monday following a collapse during a match in Lawaqa two… read more
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Fijiana 7s Coach to Announce Team for Paris Olympics; Men’s and Women’s Sevens Tournaments Set to Kick Off
The coach of the Fijiana 7s team, Saiasi Fuli, is set to announce his 15-player team for the upcoming Paris Olympics sometime this week. The team is… read more
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Al Hamd Smart Living Opens New Retail Outlet in Tavua Offering Consumer Choices in LED Lights, Office Furniture and Prefabricated Homes
Residents of the gold mining town of Tavua are benefitting from the opening of Al Hamd Smart Living’s sixth retail outlet. The new store was funded by… read more
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Nadi Businessman Adrian Sofield Dedicates 20 Years to Cleaning Denarau Road
Adrian Sofield, a notable businessman from Nadi, has been voluntarily cleaning up Denarau Road for the past 20 years. Known to regularly embark on solo clean-up missions,… read more
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Fijian Parliament Speaker Approves Repatriation Process for Late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu’s Remains
The Speaker of Parliament and the Turaga Na Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has endorsed the repatriation of the late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu’s remains. At a traditional… read more
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Fiji Junior Bula Boys Ready for OFC U19 Men’s Championship in Samoa, Sets Eyes on World Cup Spot
The Fiji Junior Bula Boys are preparing for their part in the OFC U19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. This team has a mix of experienced players and… read more
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Solomoni Nata Appointed as CEO of i-Taukei Land Trust Board, Targets Greater Achievements and Reforms
Solomoni Nata has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the i-Taukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) for the forthcoming two years. The announcement came from iTLTB… read more
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Coalition Government Allocates $2 Million for Govind Park Restoration in 2024-2025 Budget
The Coalition Government has earmarked $2 million in the 2024-2025 Budget for the completion of Govind Park in Ba. This funding is intended to revive the park… read more
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Nadroga Stallions Head Coach Varun Karan Steps Down, Kamal Swamy to Take Over Amid Family and Career Commitments
Varun Karan has resigned from his role as the head coach of Nadroga Stallions, citing family and career obligations. Kamal Swamy, who formerly coached Nadi and served… read more
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Government Allocates $13.5M to Catch up on High Urban Housing Demand in 2024-2025 National Budget
The government is acknowledging its struggles in keeping up with the rising demand for housing in urban sectors, indicating a crucial need to address this high demand… read more
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Nadi Police Investigate Viral Video of Student Fight at Bus Stand
A widely shared social media video, featuring a brawl between a student and another person at the Nadi bus stand, is currently under investigation. The Nadi Police… read more
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Two Charged in Fiji for Deception-Related Financial Fraud via Mobile Money Transfer App
The MPaisa Task Force of the Fiji Police has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly committing financial fraud through a mobile money transfer app. The first… read more
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Multiple Raids Lead to Seizure of Suspected Drugs and Crime Proceeds in Fiji
A series of raids launched during the past day unveiled alleged illegal substances and cash thought to be proceeds from criminal activities. The Assistant Police Commissioner for… read more
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Nadroga Stallions Boost Squad with New Transfers and Coach in Mid-Season Shake-Up
The Nadroga Stallions have fortified their team with the induction of three new players during the mid-season transfer window. The fresh inclusions in the Stallions squad include… read more
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Fijian Government Offers Tax Incentives to Boost Sports Initiatives, Bids for 2031 Pacific Games and National Rugby League Membership
The government of Fiji is introducing substantial tax benefits to foster the growth of two vital sports ventures. Donations exceeding $10,000, aiming to assist Fiji’s bid to… read more