Determined mother builds farming success for daughter’s future
A Ba woman who turned personal hardship into a thriving farming venture is now inspiring others with her story of resilience, determination and hope. Subashni Shobana Lal
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More than 200 women gather in Suva to strengthen Fiji’s agricultural future
More than 200 women from across Fiji have gathered in Suva today for the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium, an event highlighting the growing role of women in
Start small and work hard to succeed in agriculture – Senabu
Women who want to succeed in agriculture should begin with what they have, manage their time carefully and remain committed to hard work, says Katarina Senabu, the 2025 N
Fiji Navy honours women in service on International Women’s Day
As the world marks International Women's Day, the Republic of Fiji Navy is recognising the contribution of women serving in uniform and their growing role in strengthenin
FDB Market Day provides platform for women vendors to grow their businesses
The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) selected 30 women vendors to participate in its Market Day, providing a platform for small businesses, particularly women entreprene
Kiran calls for action on women’s rights as Fiji marks International Women’s Day
As Fiji marks International Women’s Day, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is calling on communities to move beyond celebration and co
Rokobiau urges women to pursue leadership with confidence
Acting Chief Economic Planning Officer at the Ministry of Fisheries, Alumeci Rokobiau is calling on women across Fiji to pursue leadership with confidence and purpose
Kiran praises Women in Construction and Trade for empowering women in male-dominated industry
Women in construction and trade are not the exception, they are leaders, experts and nation builders in their own right. This was the powerful message delivered during th
Returned women workers celebrated on International Women’s Day
Women who leave the comfort of their homes to support their families were recognised and celebrated today as leaders at the heart of communities during an International W
Raghwan encourages more women to enter construction industry
From breaking barriers to building bridges, women in construction are redefining what leadership looks like on site. For 55 year-old Malini Raghwan, working as a construc
Young girls inspired to explore science and technology to shape Fiji’s future
High school students from Suva were inspired and empowered at the University of the South Pacific’s Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 event encouraging young wo
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
Arts Reception harnesses creativity to end violence against women and girls
Art, music and cultural expression were positioned as powerful tools for social change at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Suva, as an Arts Reception a
Dr Alpana balances motherhood and academia to earn doctorate
Balancing motherhood, sacrifice, and years of hard work, Dr Reema Alpana has achieved a major milestone for herself and her family, graduating with a PhD in Education fro
Lautoka students awarded Westpac education grants for empowering young girls
Several students from Lautoka were recognised as recipients of the 2025 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant, with support from teachers and families described as inst
National Women in Agriculture Symposium 2026 to be held from 8th–11th March in Suva
The official launch for the National Women in Agriculture Symposium 2026 will be held in Suva from 8th to 11th March, with the initiative described as a major step toward
Supporting women fishers strengthens families and future generations
Over 50 percent of coastal fisheries users and more than 90 percent of freshwater resource users are women, highlighting the critical role women fishers play in food secu
Women make over 60% of online abuse reports - Kiran
Women make over 60% of all online abuse reports received in Fiji. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during th
SCC engages Wailea Women’s Group to clean Wailea Creek and main drain
After concerns were raised by a Wailea Settlement community leader about the flooding situation in their area, the Suva City Council says they have engaged the Wailea Wom
Climate Talk Fiji report exposes hidden costs of displacement
A new report and documentary were launched yesterday showing how climate change is forcing Fijian communities to relocate, causing damage to homes and the loss of culture
One in 6 women were sexually abused as a child before the age of 15 – Kiran
Alarming statistics have been revealed by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran, as one in six women who were reportedly sexually abused as c