Students turn out in numbers for FNU Open Day

Students will have a chance to make significant life plans today as they are turning up in numbers at the 2025 Fiji National University (FNU) Open Day. The theme for this year’s Open Day is “Crafting Futures Together.” While speaking to...

Consumption activity remains strong supported now by reduced VAT and improved disposable income

Consumption activity remains strong so far into the year in Fiji fuelled by higher disposable income and steady remittance inflow. The Reserve Bank of Fiji says in the year to August, net Value Added Tax collections (3.3%), total vehicle...

As coral reefs pass tipping point, ocean protection rises up political agenda

Warm-water coral reefs have crossed a tipping point due to global heating and are dying at an accelerated rate due to repeated mass bleaching events, impacting hundreds of millions of people who rely on them for fishing, tourism and protection...

Specman returns as 2026 Coral Coast 7s ambassador

Rosko Specman was photographed with children. [File Photo] South African rugby sevens superstar Rosko Specman has been unveiled as the official ambassador for the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s, set to take place in Sigatoka in January. Renowned...

Petrol prices up, Diesel and LPG fall from tomorrow

file photo Consumers are set to see mixed changes at the pumps with some fuel prices going up while others drop. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says Motor Spirit will rise slightly by two cents, moving from $2.56 to $2.58 per...

Farmers learn of new resilient vegetable varieties

MORE than 70 farmers learnt about new resilient varieties and cultivation techniques of vegetables at a field day at the Taiwan Technical Mission’s (TTM), part of the mission’s Resilient Cultivation Extension Project. The project aims to equip...

The best places to celebrate Diwali all over the world

Picture rows of oil lamps twinkling in the night and pathways adorned with rangoli, intricate patterns made from flowers and colored chalk. Firecrackers burst, painting patterns in the darkness. This is Diwali (or Deepavali), the Festival of...

FCEF appoints new management

FCEF Chief Executive Edward Bernard The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has announced an organizational restructure with a new management team. The new structure includes a senior manager role alongside three manager positions, creating a...

ACCF spends 34% of budget in two months, 13,000 unprocessed claims

The Accident Compensation Commission Fiji (ACCF) has already utilized 34.4% of its allocated $7 million budget for the 2025–2026 financial year in just two months, Parliament was told on Tuesday. Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations,...

Young first year entrepreneurs shine at FNU Open Day

As the Fiji National University (FNU) Open Day continues, a group of first-year students took a creative and entrepreneurial approach to support their studies. The group, who go by the name Taroga Tale, made up of five dedicated Bachelor of...

South African 7s star Rosko Specman named official Ambassador for 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s

South African 7s star Rosko Specman named official Ambassador for 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s South African 7s star Rosko Specman will be the McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s ambassador for the 2026 tournament in Sigatoka. Tournament Communications...

Placing priority on diversification

An economy is a continuum. One finance minister who manages an economy for ten continuous years hands either a jewel or a disaster to his replacement. What has former finance minister Colm Imbert handed his successor Davendranath Tancoo? Jewel or...

Lal to lead Nadi at FMF IDC

[Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] Former Ba and Fiji national football representative Salen Lal has been appointed head coach of Nadi FC for the upcoming FMF Inter-District Championship at Govind Park, Ba. Nadi FA president Mohammed...

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...

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...

Real estate heavyweights back Villaraigosa’s 2026 bid for governor

It was the personal touch that won over Jay Luchs when Antonio Villaraigosa — a Democrat making his second run for California governor — called to talk about real estate. “I respect him for picking up the phone and calling me to talk business...

Nations openly violating global norms: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed that India is standing ‘strong” in upholding international rules based order and flagged that some nations are “openly violating” the international rules, while many others are wanting to create...

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...

Cane growers to receive full final payment after waiver of deductions

Cane farmers will receive their full final payment for the 2024 season today following the Government’s decision to waive all statutory deductions and loan repayments, a move welcomed by the Sugar Cane Growers Council (SCGC) as a major relief for...