Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5°C global-warming limit

This hypothesised scenario would see global temperatures initially “overshoot” the Paris Agreement’s aspirational limit of 1.5°C, before they are brought back down through techniques that would remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.On the...

UAE issues $10m in funding for natural disaster defences in Asia and the Pacific

The UAE has allocated $10 million towards efforts to build resilience to natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Announced under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed through the UAE International Aid Agency, the funding will go to...

In Parliament today, MPs to debate $100M loan guarantee for FSC

Parliament will today debate a motion from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics to approve an increase in the government guarantee for the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC). This will...

OHS inspector charged with manslaughter over ferris wheel death

A 34-year-old Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Inspector has been charged with one count of Manslaughter Arising from Breach of Duty, in relation to the death of a 21-year-old woman who fell from a Ferris wheel in Suva in June 2023. The...

CAAF operates under ICAO standards – Gavoka

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) exercises its mandate under the laws of Fiji and in alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka....

Police resources and salaries under scrutiny

[File Photo] Urgent reforms are needed in the Fiji Police Force to address equipment shortages, faulty infrastructure and weak internal controls. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua highlighted these issues as part of the...

Inflation remains negative for 7 months, economic growth likely to be revised – Prof. Prasad

Inflation remains negative for 7 months, economic growth likely to be revised – Prof. Prasad Fijians are continuing to feel the effects of falling prices, with inflation remaining in negative territory for the past seven months. While responding...

Ministry achieves 99.99 percent utilization

Minister confirms 99.9% budget utilisation for workers’ compensation, Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh, has confirmed that his ministry has achieved a 99.99 percent budget utilisation in the last...

Power Volt energises Suva FC for IDC 2025

[Photo Credit: Fiji FA] Suva Football Club has received a major boost ahead of next week’s FMF Inter-District Championship in Ba, with Power Volt Services Pte Limited coming on board as the team’s naming-rights sponsor. The partnership, unveiled...

Not “every Tom, Dick and Harry” can have a say in aviation safety – MP Koya tells Parliament

Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has criticised the trend of raising serious aviation concerns on social media, saying Fiji’s civil aviation system must not be undermined by what he called “every Tom, Dick and Harry” airing grievances online. Speaking in...

USP PhD student calls for women’s involvement in ocean governance

A doctorate student at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva, Fiji, is urging greater involvement of women in ocean governance and program implementation. Alice Clara Rore of North Malaita made the call during her presentation on the...

Business News | Malabar Gold & Diamonds Launches 1st Showroom in New Zealand, Strengthens Presence in 14 Countries

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the responsible jeweller, proudly announces the expansion of its operations to New Zealand. The company's 1st showroom in New Zealand was launched at the Botany Town...

Pacific News In Brief For 1 October

Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including concerns about rheumatic heart disease in Fiji. Fiji – health A leading doctor in Fiji says rheumatic heart disease prevention needs to be ramped up. Almost one child in every...

EFL to transport power transformers from Suva Port to the Kinoya Power Station from 9pm to midnight

EFL to transport power transformers from Suva Port to the Kinoya Power Station from 9pm to midnight Energy Fiji Limited contractors will be transporting two 15 MVA power transformers from Kings Wharf to the Kinoya project site from 9 pm to...

High freight costs threaten regional trade

[File Photo] Freight costs are strangling Fiji’s trade with Vanuatu despite a new partnership. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka admitted this in Parliament while responding to an oral question. Thus, he states that high port charges, commercial...

International Love Island series coming to ITVX

On the heels of Love Island UK Season 9, a trio of international Love Island formats will debut on ITVX over the coming months. UK audiences will have a first opportunity to catch up on Season 7 of Love Island USA when it debuts on ITV2 and ITVX...

Arson attacks on cane farms strain mill, says Singh

There have been numerous arson incidents on sugar cane farms in the West, putting pressure on the Lautoka mill to process burnt cane as quickly as possible, says Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh. He assured...

The rise of “work-from-home” scams on social media

IMAGINE scrolling through Facebook when a post jumps out: ‘Earn $500 a day working from home, no experience needed!’ The advert is colourful, the comments below show supposed ‘workers’ flashing screenshots of their earnings, and the recruiter even...

Afghanistan’s cellphone, internet services down after Taliban ordered cut

[Source: Reuters] The Taliban have ordered internet and mobile phone data services to be cut across Afghanistan, diplomatic and industry sources said. As residents and monitoring services reported no connectivity and disruption to flights and...

Eyes on new export markets for kava, coffee and cocoa

file photo Fiji is working to expand its international markets and strengthen its commercial agriculture sector, focusing on crops such as turmeric, ginger, cassava, cocoa, coffee, kava, and pineapple. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade,...