FNPF exploring medical insurance for members
The Fiji National Provident Fund is in the process of developing medical insurance for its members, however, for now, it will not focus on pensioners.While speaking at th
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FNPF pension rate to remain fixed for life, no cost of living adjustments
Members who choose the current 8.7 percent FNPF pension rate will receive that rate for the rest of their lives, with no annual increases or cost-of-living adjustments.Th
FWRM calls for longer paid nursing breaks and workplace breastfeeding facilities
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for a review of the time allocated to nursing mothers under the Employment Relations Act, noting that 10 minutes is ins
2 juveniles among 13 charged with serious sexual offences in January
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old woman while in another case a 14-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 1
Consumer Council rejects increase in electricity tariff proposal
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Over $1.1M lost as FRA condemns vandalism of critical road infrastructure
The Fiji Roads Authority is raising serious concern over repeated acts of vandalism, damage to road infrastructure, and FRA assets that continue to disrupt connectivity,
FNPF rules out increase in first-home withdrawal limits
The Fiji National Provident Fund will not be reviewing or increasing funds that members can withdraw to purchase a house for the first time. This has been highlighted
Shazran Lateef to stand trial in July for alleged meth and marijuana possession
The trial of former Suva lawyer, Shazran Abdul Lateef who was allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana in Rewa Street, Suva in 2021, will begin in July. Late
Psych report still pending in Sundar grandfather killing case
The Suva High Court is yet to receive the psychiatric evaluation report of Charles Laxton Sundar, who is accused of killing his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Sett
Alleged wife murderer's bail ruling on Feb 24th
The Suva High Court will rule on the bail application by Epeli Laqeni, who is accused of killing his wife, on February 24th.The incident occurred in Nakasi in September l
Firefighters battle house fire in Toorak
Firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Suva Street, Toorak.The house, located opposite the Marist Brothers Primary School, is completely engulfed in fl
FWRM calls for 12 days paid menstruation leave and menopausal and paternity leave
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the allocation for 12 days paid menstruation leave rather than the three days, menopausal leave and paternity leave
Bad Bunny brings Latin love to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
It’s no surprise that Bad Bunny made his Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show a big dance party.The Puerto Rican rapper and singer, who took home several Grammy
Seahawks leading Patriots 6-0
The Seattle Seahawks is leading the New England Patriots 6-nil in the Super Bowl LX final. American punk rock band, Green Day opened the Super Bowl with a performan
Green Day performs 'Holiday' and 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' at Super Bowl opening
American punk rock band Green Day opened the Super Bowl with a performance of its 2004 hit "Holiday," then "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."Charlie Puth performed the nationa
5 police officers among 274 people charged with serious offences last year
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms 274 people were charged with a total of 344 counts of serious crime offences last year.Of the 274 a
Fiji makes National Geographic’s top 25 travel destinations list for 2026
Fiji has received a major tourism boost after being named among National Geographic’s 25 best places to visit in 2026.National Geographic's Christine Retschlag say
Flood Warning for Nakauvadra River, Naseani at Yaqara River, Nasivi River in Tavua, and Tavua Town Bridge
A Flood Warning is now in force for all low-lying, flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki Town, Naseani at Yaqara River, Nasivi
Court to hear Fiji Airways $3.16m Israel charter payment dispute in April
The hearing in the matter where Fiji Airways has filed a case against the charterers of a flight to Israel in 2023 for allegedly not paying $3.16 million will be held on
Vakatawa named in Fijian Drua starting XV for Skipper Select clash tomorrow
Former French international player Virimi Vakatawa has been named in the starting line up as inside centre of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua that will take on the Skipper
Hearing on former MSAF CEO's judicial review leave application on March 13th
The hearing on sacked Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji CEO Joweli Cawaki's leave application for a judicial review will be on the March 13th. Cawaki was suspended in