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Fiji expands faith-based grants to all religions with transparent vetting
Faith-based grants are being opened to all religions, with the ministry stressing transparency and merit-based decisions. Critics had questioned Labasa allocations, but officials say funding is vetted… read more
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Fiji Education Commission pushes tougher Education Bill with mandatory police referrals, higher fines for teacher sexual misconduct, and a 10-year independent system review
Education authorities want tougher safeguards in the Education Bill to treat teacher misconduct as both a criminal and professional issue. The Education Commission proposes mandatory police referrals,… read more
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Fiji MPs Demand Greater Transparency in Civil Service Hiring Over Bias Concerns
Rising concerns about fairness in public service hiring ignite renewed calls for transparency and clear merit-based rules. As parliament probes recruitment practices, officials face pressure to prove… read more
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Fiji fuel price pass-through from oil shocks remains slow, ANZ economist says; advocates targeted fiscal relief
Global oil moves may shed light on Fiji’s petrol prices only after a lag, narrowing the immediate inflation impact. ANZ Senior Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen explains… read more
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Vodafone Fiji backs 50th Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens, boosting grassroots rugby and fan engagement
A milestone edition of Fiji’s Marist Sevens gets a major sponsorship boost, bringing new fan experiences and broader community engagement. As the jubilee unfolds, the tournament seeks… read more
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March 23, 2026: Fiji braces for heavy afternoon thunderstorms over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu with risk of flash floods
Moist easterly winds bring more clouds and showers across Fiji, with the risk of afternoon thunderstorms and heavy downpours in many areas. Some locations could see localized… read more
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Blues Host Drua for Inaugural Joeli Vidiri Memorial Trophy at Eden Park
Two clubs, one legacy. The Joeli Vidiri Memorial Trophy debuts this weekend as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua visit the Blues, delivering a tribute to a rugby… read more
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Fiji and Tuvalu Align Logistics for October 2026 Pre-COP 31 Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye
Pacific ministers move from diplomacy to concrete logistics for Pre-COP 31, with Fiji and Tuvalu aligning schedules, venues and travel plans. The talks signal a united regional… read more
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Fiji’s Daku Natabe Cooperative Harvests 100 Tonnes of Rice Through Mechanisation Program
From policing to farming, Satish Chandra Lal is turning discipline into productivity on Fiji’s land. As secretary of the Daku Natabe Cooperative, he blends sharecropping with modern… read more