OPINION | Fiji at the crossroads: Reset, and reboot with India

The problem — how chasing GDP cost Fiji its sovereignty For more than 40 years, Fiji has traded rural strength for urban dependence in pursuit of GDP growth. Imported food filled supermarkets, fueling warehouses and distribution centers. Wage jobs...

Cabinet’s okays return to exam mark scaling

Cabinet has endorsed the reintroduction of mark scaling across all national examination levels, beginning in the 2026 academic year. A government statement said the decision aligns with international best practices and aims to ensure a fair and...

OPINION | Fiji and China: Time to rethink the visa-free agreement

Fiji and China have enjoyed an interesting relationship for nearly two decades. When the 2006 coup happened and our traditional Western partners turned their backs on us, it was China that stepped in. Since then, Beijing has been one of our...

Fiji Airways boosts services to Funafuti in Tuvalu

Fiji Airways has introduced a second weekly service between Nadi and Funafuti, Tuvalu, boosting the carrier’s South Pacific network. Currently operating every Monday, the new flights will also operate on Fridays, giving customers greater travel...

Over 100 Scam Complaints Lodged In The Past Year, Fijians Continue To Lose Thousands Despite Warnings

Press Release – Consumer Council of Fiji The impact of scams is not confined to financial losses alone. Many victims report severe emotional distress, strained family relationships, and a growing mistrust of digital services that are otherwise...

OPINION | From Kigali to Suva: What Fiji’s leaders can learn from Rwanda’s audacious F1 Dream

When news broke that Rwanda was seriously vying to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, many in the world met it with surprise. The typical reaction: a small, landlocked African nation, known to the world for a tragic past, now wanting to stand alongside...

Fiji generates nearly 200,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, says FBoS report

Fiji produced a total of 199,263 tonnes of solid waste in 2024, marking an increase of 8,875 tonnes compared to the previous year, according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics’ (FBoS) newly released Experimental Environmental Account for Solid...

Agriculture, tourism must walk ‘side by side’

The Government is committed to creating the right environment for agro-tourism to thrive. Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka made this remark while officiating at the National Agriculture Show in Nadi this week. Mr Gavoka said this included: l...

Australia’s Chief Vet visits Fiji to strengthen biosecurity and animal health collaboration

Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp is traveling to Fiji to strengthen ties with key Fijian agricultural, veterinary, and animal health representatives. Dr Schipp said this was part of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the...

Kurukuru wins, Fiji settles for bronze

The Solomon Islands Kurukuru left no doubt in sealing the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025, powering past Tuvalu 7-0 in front of a packed Vodafone Arena in Suva. Needing a win to secure the title, the Kurukuru delivered a performance full of energy and...

Queen contestants urge young Fijians to lead tourism through culture and heritage

Queen contestants urge young Fijians to lead tourism through culture and heritage Tourism is Fiji’s largest industry, and young people are being encouraged to step into leadership roles, not just as workers, but as key drivers of its growth and...

Stan Walker to perform live in Fiji for the first time

Award-winning artist Stan Walker Award-winning artist Stan Walker is set to headline the inaugural Heineken Wanfire Music Festival tonight, marking his first-ever performance in Fiji. With just hours to go before the event kicks off at Buckhurst...

Chand reflects on NFP’s role in Fiji’s political history

“We have survived annihilation three times during general elections from 1999 to 2006, but we rose from the ashes like a phoenix.” These were the words of National Federation Party President, Parmod Chand, at the party’s Annual Convention in...

Fiji officially opens Embassy in Israel

In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, today, officially inaugurated Fiji’s resident Embassy in Jerusalem. The...

Fijian-Tongan film maker selected for global placement

Pacific film-maker Litia Tuiburelevu has been selected for the New Zealand Film Commission’s International Placement Initiative and will soon begin working with the global film company, Protagonist Pictures, in London. Tuiburelevu says the...

Fiji Embassy inauguration in Jerusalem marks the dawn of a new era

In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu officially inaugurated Fiji’s resident Embassy in Jerusalem. The inauguration...

Chinese Embassy urges nationals in Fiji to obey local laws

[Photo Credit: HPR] The Chinese Embassy in Fiji has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on drug-related crimes, following recent police raids allegedly involving Chinese nationals. In a statement, the embassy said it firmly opposes all forms of...

SHIPPING TIMES | Ahoy there!: Illicit substance found on board

The only cruise ship that visited Suva this month, the Norwegian Sun was intercepted by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) for illicit substance last week. The Bahamas flagged ship arrived in Suva on Saturday September 6. It was also...

Taking Fiji’s tourism to the next level

Along the Coral Coast, the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi is an ideal destination for medium-sized incentive and conference groups. Credit: Marriot Fiji Resorts It’s a measure of how far Fiji’s tourism industry has come that, when Business Advantage...

Agriculture research stations driving crop innovation

The Ministry of Agriculture’s Research Division is stepping up efforts to diversify Fiji’s crop production and support farmers with more resilient and high-value commodities. Principal Research Officer, Savenaca Cuquma says the division plays a...