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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to Retire from International Rugby After Paris Olympics
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, one of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, will retire from international rugby after the Paris Olympics. A fan favourite, Woodman-Wickliffe has… read more
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Jonathan Hill Eyes Knockout Victory Against Rupeni Rokoratu in South Pacific Boxing Promotion
Jonathan Hill is hopeful of extending his winning streak with his second professional bout against Labasa’s Rupeni Rokoratu in the South Pacific boxing promotion happening in Labasa… read more
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Highlanders Squad Adds Two Fijian Players for Super Rugby Pacific 2022
Two players of Fijian heritage are among the five new recruits in the Highlanders squad for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition. Hooker Soane Vikena and flanker… read more
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Tragic Accident Claims the Life of Burger King Employee in Nadi
Neori Vuidreketi Makoto has one heartfelt wish: for his younger brother, Semi Lete Makoto, to return home to his family. Semi Makoto, aged 24, sadly passed away… read more
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Debutants Shine as Flying Fijians Prepare to Face Georgia in Rugby Showdown
Stade Francais star Peniasi Dakuwaqa is among five debutants in the Flying Fijians lineup set to face Georgia at the Adjarabet Arena on Saturday. Dakuwaqa, known as… read more
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Fijiana XV Gears Up for Clash Against Wallaroos in Sydney
The Vodafone Fijiana XV team is gearing up for their match against the Wallaroos at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney this Saturday. Head coach Mosese Rauluni emphasized… read more
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Kamil Muslim College in Yalalevu, Ba, Initiates Hydroponics Project to Provide Fresh Leafy Vegetables and Generate Income
Kamil Muslim College in Yalalevu, Ba, is launching an initiative to support the local community by establishing nurseries and selling fresh leafy vegetables. Assistant mathematics and physics… read more
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Department of Immigration Increases Online Passport Application Appointments
The Department of Immigration will increase online appointment availability for passport applications starting Tuesday. In a statement, the department urges Fijians without an appointment to schedule one… read more
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Ketan Lal Vows to Serve Fijian People Independently after FijiFirst De-registration
Former FijiFirst member Ketan Lal has declared his commitment to continuing his service to the Fijian people as an Independent Member of Parliament. This comes after the… read more
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Fiji Secures 3-1 Victory in OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Opener
Fiji secured an impressive 3-1 victory in the opening match of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia, Samoa today. The first goal of the game came… read more
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Civil Service Day: Unity and Appreciation On Display in Spirited March
Civil Servants and members of the public gathered in large numbers today to commemorate Civil Service Day with a spirited march. Demonstrating unity and appreciation, the march… read more
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Fiji Mine Workers Union Reaches Historic Agreement on Vatukoula Strike Payout
The Fiji Mine Workers Union achieved a significant milestone yesterday by signing the final agreement on the Vatukoula Strike Payout. Presented by the Minister for Employment, Productivity… read more
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Lightspeed Pte Ltd (Fiji) Becomes Starlink Authorised Reseller for Commercial and Maritime Antennas and Plans
Lightspeed Pte Ltd (Fiji) has been officially appointed as a Starlink Authorized Reseller for Fiji. With offices in Port Moresby, Honiara, Brisbane, and Auckland, Lightspeed has gained… read more
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Independent MP Jone Usamate willing to work with Government on certain conditions
Independent MP Jone Usamate has expressed his willingness to collaborate with the Government on certain policies, provided they align with the values of the now de-registered FijiFirst… read more
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Fiji Acting DPP Responds to Calls for Resignation: No Direction to Step Down Given
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku, has stated that the calls for his resignation by the Attorney General and the President of the Fiji Law Society… read more
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Inia Seruiratu to Serve as Independent Member of Parliament for Remainder of Term
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu, announced today that he will serve as an Independent Member of Parliament for the rest of the Parliamentary term. Speaking to… read more
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Fijian Football Star Thomas Dunn Set for A-League Trials with Sydney FC
Digicel Fiji Bula Boys and Navua attacker Thomas Dunn is set to depart for trials with A-League club Sydney FC this Sunday. The 21-year-old could become the… read more
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Solomon Islands Triumph Over Vanuatu in OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Opener
Solomon Islands began their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship journey with a narrow 1-0 victory over Vanuatu in Apia today. The decisive moment came in the 17th minute… read more
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Fiji Captain Penisoni Tirau Wins Man of the Match in OFC U19 Championship Opener
Fiji Captain Penisoni Tirau achieved the Man of the Match honor by scoring two goals in the opening match of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship against Tahiti… read more
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Peniasi Dakuwaqa Shines with Two Tries in Fiji’s Victory Over Georgia
Winger Peniasi Dakuwaqa made a sensational debut for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians, scoring two tries in their 21-12 victory over Georgia at the Adjarabet Arena this… read more
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Tax Decision Impacting Non-profit Organizations in Fiji
The government’s decision to tax non-profit organizations’ business and rental income has been described as a “disheartening” move that could negatively impact the social services provided by… read more
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Raising Departure Tax: Implications for Fiji’s Tourism Industry
Dr. Kishti Sen, International Pacific economist at ANZ, commented on the 2024 budget comparison with 2019 saying, “BOTTOM line — comparing 2024 to 2019 is not like… read more
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Weather Forecast and Events in Fiji for Today
Bula vinaka everyone, Here is another edition of some basic information you may need to know for today. First, here is your weather forecast for today: Weather… read more
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Government’s $1.2 Billion Annual Spend on 42,000 Publicly-Funded Employees: Deputy PM Raises Concerns
Government spends approximately $1.2 billion annually on about 42,000 publicly-funded employees, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. While delivering the 2024-2025 Budget, he… read more
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Prime Minister Rabuka Urges Fijians to Hold Government Accountable for Development Progress
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has encouraged Fijians to hold the Government accountable for not meeting their commitments and to report any lack of development using the iTaukei… read more
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Gauff Defeats Kartal to Secure Last 16 Spot at Wimbledon
Second seed Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon by defeating British qualifier Sonay Kartal with a score of 6-4, 6-0 on Friday. Gauff faced… read more
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Drug Problem in Fiji: Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Expresses Deep Concern
The escalating drug problem in Fiji has reached alarming levels, according to Baron Waqa, the secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). Expressing deep concern, Waqa… read more
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Vatukoula Strike Ended with $9.2 Million Settlement
One of the longest-running strikes in the world has concluded with a $9.2 million payout to 368 Vatukoula mine workers. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor… read more
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Alcaraz Stretched, Sinner Sublime, Raducanu Roars On at Wimbledon
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough challenge to reach the fourth round, while world number one Jannik Sinner cruised through his match in impressive style… read more
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Ground-breaking Initiative Elevating Safety Standards in Fiji’s Construction Industry
The Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) have launched a significant initiative to enhance safety standards in Fiji’s… read more