Women and youth to drive Fiji’s digital future
Women and young people are the future leaders driving Fiji’s digital transformation, and the Government is aiming to create 40,000 ICT jobs by 2030 through the Nat
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Close to 70 powerlifters to compete at Fiji Powerlifting East vs West Championships next week
Close to 70 powerlifters from around the country will compete in this year’s East vs West National Competition, which will also feature the largest number of women
72% of Fijian women aged 18 to 64 have experienced violence in their lifetime
64 percent of women in intimate relationships in Fiji have experienced physical or sexual violence, and some data indicates that up to 72 percent of women aged 18 to 64 h
More than 70% of young Fijian men normalise violence against women - Kiran
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran says that it is very concerning that over 70 percent of young men aged 18 to 35 years endorse belie
Department of Women conduct series of women empowerment activities in Kadavu
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection’s Department of Women has conducted a series of capacity-building activities aimed at strengthening the econo
Restaurant and bakery project breaks ground at Suva Market to empower women
More women will now be empowered through new economic opportunities following the groundbreaking of the Suva Market Inspiring Women Cooperative Restaurants and Bakery.Dur
Ibrahim defies odds in aircraft engineering
A passion for aviation and a determination to break barriers is driving one young woman from Vanua Levu to pursue her dreams in a traditionally male-dominated field.Rabia
Veteran artist Sailasa Tora calls for women to lead as album drops today
A song that boldly calls for a shift in leadership and perspective is set to make waves in Fiji’s music scene, as veteran artist and The University of Fiji's Music
Local artist Alamander Datt inspires women to create and believe
Celebrating creativity, resilience and the rising voice of women in the arts, 39-year-old artist Alamander Datt is embracing a growing platform that is shining a long-ove
Award winning artist Mason Lee says supporting women artists is crucial
Women artists are boldly reshaping Fiji’s creative landscape, stepping into spaces long dominated by men and asserting their voices through powerful, boundary-push
Ba Women drawn in strong group for OFC Champions League
Ba Women's FC will face a tough challenge in the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 after being drawn in a competitive Group A, where they will go up against last y
Barriers continue to limit women’s participation in peacekeeping roles
Women in the Fiji Police Force continue to face a number of challenges that restrict their participation in peacekeeping operations, despite growing efforts to promote ge
Gender equality benefits entire society - Emberson
Gender equality is not a woman’s issue, it is a societal issue and when women and men have equal opportunities, everyone benefits. This was highlighted by the Se
Westpac Fiji launch Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants
Westpac Fiji has launched its flagship community programme, the Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants, which gives the opportunity to empower 30 Fijian women and girls
Barriers still prevent women from seeking justice in Fiji - Kuruleca
While Fiji has strengthened laws and policies, barriers such as distance, cost, culture and limited legal awareness can still prevent women from seeking justice.Permanent
Mother of five overcomes challenges abroad to build better future for family
Leaving behind her five children to work overseas was one of the hardest decisions for 48-year-old Lenette Bishop, but today the experience has helped her build a better
Women in Fiji’s security forces celebrated for strengthening national security
Women serving in Fiji’s disciplined forces were recognised for their dedication, leadership and contribution to national security during the International Women
From backyard garden to airline supply for Nadi herb farmer
Memories of gardening with her grandmother and the quiet pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic inspired farmer Elizabeth Grace to trade a career in finance for life o
Shameem calls for redesign of system to ensure safer future for women and girls
It is time to redesign a system that has failed women and was deliberately established to flourish in fear and inequality, and instead re-imagine a calm, safe and secure
Katarina Baleisuva wins top honours at National Women in Agriculture Awards
56-year-old farmer Katarina Senabu Baleisuva has won two major awards at the National Women in Agriculture Awards Night 2026, including Women Overall Farmer of the Year a
Navua woman turns pandemic setback into thriving poultry farm
What began as a difficult moment during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a story of resilience and determination for a woman farmer from Navua who rebuilt her liveli