First IDC win for Rewa players and officials

The 2025 FMF Inter District Championship win yesterday at 4R Stadium Govind Park Ba by Stratum Construction Rewa was the first for all its players and officials. Rewa defeated RC Manubhai Ba 1-nil in the final. The Delta Tigers, last won the IDC...

FCCC warns shoppers to stay alert during Fiji Day sales

As Fiji prepares to celebrate its 55th Independence Day, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging shoppers to stay alert during the Fiji Day sales period. While festive discounts can offer great deals, the FCCC warns that unethical...

Access road construction to begin soon for Tavua cane farmers after Rarawai Mill fire disruption

Access road construction to begin soon for Tavua cane farmers after Rarawai Mill fire disruption Sugarcane farmers in the greater Tavua area have been assured of continued support as the Ministry of Sugar Industry is identifying suitable areas for...

Discipline off the field builds performance on it – Sotutu

Discipline, commitment, honesty, integrity and punctuality are key off-field traits that shape players into better rugby players on the field. This was highlighted by Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, Eroni Sotutu who...

Scammers target Fijians with AI tricks

[file photo] Scams in Fiji have escalated into a national security threat, Communications Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has warned. He states the schemes undermine institutions, move illicit funds, exploit women and children...

Fiji Rice to promote homegrown produce at Diwali Dhoom

Fiji Rice will be among the many stalls at the Radio Fiji Two/Mirchi FM Diwali Dhoom at Damodar City tomorrow, using the event to promote locally grown rice and support hardworking Fijian farmers. Fiji Rice Sales and Marketing Manager, Nilesh...

Growing Fiji–Australia business relationship

THE President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Dr. Hilda Heine, delivered a strong and emotional statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling on the UN to finally take responsibility for decisions that harmed...

Fiji to appoint NZ liaison officer

Fiji is set to announce a country liaison officer (CLO) in New Zealand, a move Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says will mark “a major step forward” in safeguarding the welfare of Fijians under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. Mr...

Scams are like a tsunami in Fiji, we need urgency 2 years after eBay scam

News heads are calling for urgent and coordinated action in tackling scams in Fiji as it has been 2 years since the eBay scam, and delays in response continues to leave vulnerable Fijians exposed to financial losses and exploitation. While...

Fiji, Vanuatu renew ties

Fiji and Vanuatu have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen development cooperation across key sectors, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told Parliament. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed as part of our...

Fiji marks maritime day

The World Maritime Day (WMD) celebration was held at the Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies in Laucala Bay, Suva, on September 26. The Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Assistant Minister, Naisa Tuinaceva opened the event. He...

Fiji records annual deflation of -0.9% as consumer prices drop

Fiji has recorded an average annual deflation rate of -0.9 percent for the 12 months ending September 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. This means, on average, consumer prices...

Fiji needs additional $2 billion to modernize its electricity grid

Despite nearly $2 billion already invested since the late 1970s, Public Works Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau told Parliament that the country’s growing electricity demand continues to strain the grid, driven largely by expansion in the tourism,...

Ramakrishna Mission partnership brings expanded free healthcare to thousands in Fiji

Ramakrishna Mission partnership brings expanded free healthcare to thousands in Fiji Thousands of Fijians, especially those in rural and undeserved communities, will soon benefit from expanded free medical services through a new partnership...

Fiji pledges to raise energy sector emissions reduction target to 36%

Fiji has announced it will raise its energy sector emissions reduction target from 30% to 36%. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made the announcement during the UN Secretary-General’s Special High-Level Event on Climate Change, held on the sidelines...

Fiji moves to fix workforce crisis with increased scholarship

The government is taking decisive action to address Fiji’s labor market challenges, aiming to secure the country’s future workforce. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, says that recognizing nearly 70% of the...

Fiji moves to secure more Tuna supply for PAFCO, says Fisheries…

Fiji is making headway in talks with Pacific neighbours to ensure steady tuna supply for the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) in Levuka, Fisheries Minister Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament. Responding to an oral question from Opposition MP Faiyaz...

Fiji PM Rabuka outlines key outcomes from International engagements in ministerial…

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Wednesday told Parliament that Fiji’s recent international engagements are producing tangible results for healthcare, climate resilience, regional cooperation, and global diplomacy. Delivering a ministerial...

Is Fiji’s new sugar mill set to rise between Rakiraki and Tavua?

As Government presses ahead with plans for a new sugar mill on Viti Levu, questions are now being raised about its possible location, with a site between Rakiraki and Tavua emerging as a likely option. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...

Inside Fiji's Intensive Emergency Response Training

The Pacific faces some of the world's most complex disaster risks, from cyclones, earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis to climate-induced emergencies. Fiji's recent National Emergency Response Team (NERT) Induction Training demonstrates how...