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Fiji Forecasts Over $3B Revenue for Current Fiscal Year, Targets 60% Debt-to-GDP Ratio by 2040
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service expects to generate over $3 billion in revenue in the current fiscal year. The Ministry of Finance has forecasted that it… read more
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Midfielder Jared Rongosulia to Miss Navua’s Round 11 DFPL Match Against Lautoka
For their Round 11 DFPL fixture against Fiji FACT champions Lautoka this Sunday, the Navua team will be missing the services of their midfielder, Jared Rongosulia. The… read more
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Two Juveniles Among 15 Charged for Multiple Rape and Sexual Offences in June: ODPP Report Reveals
The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office has initiated charges against two minors, aged 13 and 15, on several charges of rape and attempted rape. According to the… read more
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Multiple Men Charged in Various Rape Cases as Detailed in ODPP June 2024 Report
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has prosecuted a 79-year-old male, accused of rape and indecent assault against a 13-year-old. According to the June 2024 DPP Rape… read more
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Rewa Football Welcomes Back Defender Kavaia Rawaqa and Midfielder Kishan Sami in Mid-Season Transfer Window
Rewa football team is preparing to welcome defender Kavaia Rawaqa and midfielder Kishan Sami back into their squad during the mid-season transfer window. This information was confirmed… read more
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Portugal Faces France in UEFA European Championship 2024 Quarterfinals: Lineup and Schedule Revealed
The UEFA European Championship 2024 is moving into the quarterfinals, heating up the competition. Portugal is gearing up to face France in what promises to be an… read more
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Copa America 2024: Group Stages Wrap Up, Quarterfinals Lineup Revealed with Argentina, Canada, Venezuela, and Ecuador Advancing
The group stages of Copa America 2024 have drawn to a close, with eight of the competing teams now advancing to the exhilarating knockout stages of the… read more
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Fiji Law Society Calls for Immediate Resignation of Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Fiji Law Society (FLS) has called for the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku, to immediately step down from his post. The Society’s plea is… read more
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Attorney-General Graham Leung Urges Acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku to Resign
Attorney-General Graham Leung has urged Acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku to step down. In his statement, Leung emphasized that the importance of the office outweighs… read more
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Bulitavu and 10 Other Opposition MPs to Support PM Rabuka as Independents Amid FijiFirst Deregistration
Parliament member Mosese Bulitavu announced that he will be serving as an independent Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), supporting Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Bulitavu mentioned that ten… read more
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“Trainer Saimoni Taudomo Calls for No Shortcuts in Boxing, Urges for Amateur Experience”
Trainer Saimoni Taudomo emphasizes that boxing is not a sport where you can simply pull someone from obscurity and expect them to compete professionally, using an analogy… read more
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FijiFirst Deregistration Marks End of Founders Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum’s Political Journey
The dissolution of the political party FijiFirst has resulted in a bitter conclusion to the political careers of its founders, Voreqe Bainimarama and Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Jioji Kotobalavu,… read more
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Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo Believes Fiji Can Produce World Champion Boxers Again
Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo, who is also a former boxer, expressed optimism about training local athletes in Fiji to become world boxing champions. This came as… read more
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“Business Magnates Offer to Clear $701,680 Debt of FijiFirst, Sparks Fear of Political Influence”
Former FijiFirst party member and Opposition MP, Mosese Bulitavu, recently revealed that some major businesspersons expressed an interest in settling the $701,680 debt of FijiFirst. While Bulitavu… read more
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Boxer Krishnil Mudaliar Demands Opportunity to Regain Stripped Lightweight Title Amidst COVID-19 Controversy
Suva-based boxer Krishnil Mudaliar has expressed his belief that he deserves to be the main contender for a new lightweight title. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mudaliar… read more
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Fiji’s Tourism at Risk as Higher Departure Tax Could Deter Travelers Amid Rising Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fiji’s plan to raise departure tax may hurt the country’s competitive edge in the tourism market, as price-conscious travelers may prefer cheaper destinations. This warning comes from… read more
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South Pacific Coffee Company Partners with Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association for HOTEC Tradeshow 2024 Barista Competition
The South Pacific Coffee Company (SPCC) will partner with the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) for the HOTEC Tradeshow 2024. As a competition partner, they will… read more
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“Private Sector Urged to Improve Civil Service Productivity Following Salary Hike”
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Managing Partner, Jerome Kado, highlighted the need for the private sector to derive greater productivity from the civil service. This follows the recent salary increase announced… read more
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New Zealand FM Winston Peters Visits Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue Amid Pacific Geopolitics and Regional Challenges
The Foreign Affairs Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, is visiting Solomon Islands and will meet with the newly elected Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele. Peters’ visit follows… read more
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Fiji’s Coalition Government Developing National Digital Plan to Boost E-Government and Business Processes
The Coalition Government of Fiji is in the process of designing its first national digital plan, with a key element of it being the establishment of e-government… read more
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Fiji Public Service Association Strike Nears Resolution After Fruitful Negotiations
The strike led by over 100 members of the Fiji Public Service Association (FPSA) which had disrupted various services, including post offices and manual telephone exchanges, is… read more
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Job Advertisements in Fiji Drop by 2.5% in May Amid Tight Labour Market Conditions: Reserve Bank of Fiji Report
Job advertisements in Fiji saw a decline of 2.5% in May, primarily due to the persistently tight labour market and reduced emigration for the month, as per… read more
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Martin Iakoba: First from Rabi Island to Win Prestigious Baton of Honour at Fiji Police Force Ceremony
Martin Iakoba, a native of Rabi Island, was recently awarded the Baton of Honour in recognition of his exceptional performance as the best recruit of Batch 67… read more
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$106.6m National Budget Allocation Boosts Fiji’s Trade Ministry Aimed at MSME Growth & Economic Stability
The Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and Small Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, has expressed satisfaction at the $106.6 million allocation to his ministry in the 2024-2025… read more
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Fiji’s Outsourcing Sector Demonstrates Resilient Growth and Innovation, Poised to Become Global Leader
Fiji’s outsourcing sector is primed for a prosperous future, with continued backing, inventive strategies and a commitment to inclusivity placing it at the forefront of the global… read more
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Former Boxing Commission Fiji Official Rejects Freddy Chand’s License Renewal Amid Controversy over Promoters’ Interests
Former Boxing Commission Fiji official, Subhash Appanna, has called for a “fresh start” amid calls for transparency regarding the involvement of promoters with boxers. This comes after… read more
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Fiji National Budget 2024-2025 Criticism: Unity Fiji Calls for Economic Transformation and Fiscal Reform
The leader of Unity Fiji party and former Reserve Bank of Fiji governor, Savenaca Narube, has criticized the 2024-2025 National Budget, saying it lacks the inspiration necessary… read more
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Drug Peddlers Use Government Plates for Illegal Trade Amidst Launch of Fiji’s Counter Narcotics Strategy
There has been a recent development in the illegal drug trade. The Fiji Police Force disclosed that both authentic and fake Government number plates are being used… read more
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FijiFirst Deregistered as Political Party, MPs to Serve as Independents After Constitution Flaw
The Opposition caucus in the Parliament will continue functioning as independent MPs following the deregistration of FijiFirst as a political party. The decision means they will operate… read more
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Fiji Rugby Player Sekove Tagicakiverata’s Sudden Death Shocks Tokyo University Community
The untimely death of Fijian rugby player Sekove Tagicakiverata, who was studying at Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan, has stunned and saddened the local community. The young… read more