Lions edge First Nations and Pasifika 24-19 in fierce battle
A powerful First Nations and Pasifika side came close to a stunning upset against the British and Irish Lions, falling just short 24-19 after a fiercely contested encount
Author: Rashika Kumar
Fiji’s HIV response boosted with $5.4M support from NZ
Fiji’s fight against HIV has received a boost as the New Zealand government has announced a commitment of $5.4 million. New Zealand Minister for Pacific Peoples
Extra Supermarket announced as major sponsor of 2025 BOG tournament
The Fiji Football Association has confirmed Extra Supermarket as the official major sponsor of the 2025 Battle of the Giants football tournament. The group stages of t
Visiting the US will soon require a US$250 ‘visa integrity fee’
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee†of at least US$250, added to existing visa application costs, accordin
Trump administration releases files on Martin Luther King Jr
US President Donald Trump's administration has released a trove of records on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, including FBI surveillance files on the civil ri
Bilateral trade between India and Fiji hits $180M in 2024–25
Bilateral trade between India and Fiji has reached approximately $180 million—in the year 2024–25 and this growing partnership is opening up new opportuniti
Woman allegedly scammed of $150 in mobile phone money transfer scheme
A 36-year-old Labasa market vendor has been charged after allegedly obtaining $150 through a mobile phone scam involving a fake message from a department head. Police
Police investigate Old CWM Birthing Unit fire after NFA confirms it was deliberately set
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Residents in Upper Khalsa Road frustrated as water supply disrupted since Friday
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CJ asks if Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear about 1997 Constitution
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Maharaj calls Pacific Polytech chair’s email “childishâ€, moves to cut funding but later withdraws motion
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has criticised the chairperson of Pacific Polytech for sending an email questioning the scrutiny of government funding allocated to the insti
Govt will not make more backdated payments to USP as discussions on VAT amount continue – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad has confirmed that the government will not make any more backdated payments to the University of the South
Lautoka Mill crushing expected to resume tomorrow after worker injury – Sugar Ministry
Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry say
VAT reduction is sweet candy, questions Govt expenditure – Usamate
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has called the reduction in VAT a little bit of sweet candy and says it does not compensate for all the hurt that the Coalition Government has
Na Vualiku MSME program to boost North tourism this year – Gavoka
MSMEs in the Northern Division are expected to get a boost as the Na Vualiku Pilot MSME program will be launched this calendar year, offering cost-shared business develop
Man injured at Lautoka Mill, FSC halts operations for rescue and repair
A man is currently receiving care at Lautoka Hospital following an injury at the Lautoka Mill and Fiji Sugar Corporation says a thorough review of the incident is being u
It’s not a panic budget, the panic is from the Opposition – Prof. Prasad
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652 people displaced by fires in the first half of this year – NFA
The number of people displaced by property fires in the first half of this year has increased to 652 compared to 566 in the same period last year, according to the Nation
Old CWM Birthing Unit fire was deliberately lit - NFA
The Old CWM Birthing Unit at Amy Street, Suva last month was deliberately set on fire. This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane who says th
Fiji Kulas eye redemption against PNG ahead of Nations Cup semi final clash today
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