Australia Commits $734m to Fiji

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (right) with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Australia. Australia will increase its financial assistance to Fiji to almost $734 million over the next four years, as both nations move to formally...

Prof. Shameem calls on employers to pay workers what they are worth and there won't be a skill or labour crisis in Fiji

A stern message has been sent out to the employers in the country and that is for the private sector to face up to the reality that the labour crisis that it says it's facing is no one's fault but it's own. University of Fiji Vice Chancellor...

Schmidt frustrated despite Wallabies' 21–18 escape over Fiji

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt ©Steve Haag The Wallabies held off a brave Fiji side to register a 21–18 victory in Newcastle, but head coach Joe Schmidt was far from impressed with the performance. In his typically blunt style, Schmidt...

Embrace Summer Energy With These Radiant SI Swimsuit Throwbacks

We’ve made it to Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures heating up across the country and other parts of the world. While it might’ve taken a while for summer weather to arrive, there’s no mistake now that we’re in for another sweltering...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 4: Fiji Flex Their Muscle

KOROR (Palau) - Fiji dominated the competition at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Both the women’s and the men’s competition saw heightened levels of energy and physicality out of the break, which played to the...

YOUR FIJI, YOUR VOICE | ‘Coalition solid’ PM dismisses no-confidence fears

PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed concerns that his Government’s 2025– 2026 National Budget could trigger a vote of no confidence, despite serious allegations levelled against a Cabinet minister in the recent Commission of Inquiry...

Fiji Water incentive questioned

A seven-year tax holiday granted to Fiji Water has sparked further public debate after a businessman challenged its economic logic at the post-budget forum. The businessman, who said he has raised the issue multiple times in members’ forums...

Engineering services consolidated under one roof

Customers interact with staff at the newly opened Vision Engineering Solutions showroom in Suva. The facility brings together air conditioning, electrical and solar services under one roof Fijians can now access solar, electrical and air...

Fiji's leader of 12 years headed for convincing election win

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — The man who first seized power in a military coup then refashioned himself as a legitimate leader appears set to rule Fiji for another four years. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his FijiFirst party were headed for a...

Less data for more money, Consumer Council blasts mobile providers over unfair data changes

The Consumer Council of Fiji states it will be demanding a thorough review of the pricing strategy from Fiji’s two major mobile network operators on changes to some prepaid data plans. The Council states a former $15 plan which initially lasted...

‘Fijians radiate joy’ — how one writer found his happy in Fiji

“Time travel doesn’t require a DeLorean. Trust me, because I’m contacting you from the land of tomorrow.” That’s the gist of most of my social media posts and phone conversations as I lounge on sandy beaches nearly halfway around the globe after...

Raiwalui backs Fiji’s future

Simon Raiwalui. The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was a disappointing one for the Fijian Drua, with only four wins and finishing second last on the ladder. However, it would be forgiven for not being considered a misstep in the recent history...

Marie Kaipu shines as PNG defeat Sāmoa in OFC Women's Nations Cup opener in Fiji

The Oceania Football Confederation's (OFC) Women’s Nations Cup 2025 is underway in Fiji, and the champions from 2022 - Papua New Guinea - got off to a great start against Sāmoa, thanks to two goals from their legend Marie Kaipu. The match, played...

Fiji missing out on cocoa potentials

BLUE Phoenix Group Limited owner Darius Singh said Fiji must position itself as a serious player in the global cocoa industry, with international prices hitting record highs and demand outpacing supply. Mr Singh told attendees present at the...

Construction industry in shambles – DPM

Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says Fiji’s construction industry has been in shambles for years, with poor regulation and no proper support for building designers and engineers. Mr Kamikamica said while architects and engineers had boards,...

Agriculture still king in Fiji’s workforce

Fiji’s job market is still heavily tied to farms and markets with over a third of all workers employed in agriculture and sales. This is based on findings from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023–24 Employment and Unemployment Survey. It showed...

Consumer spending powering local economy

CONSUMER spending remains one of the strong forces powering Fiji’s economy, with the latest economic review from the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) revealing robustness in earnings and consumption loans. Partial economic indicators such as Value Added...

Mining scrutiny fails without scientists

[File Photo] Fiji’s mining sector is under pressure due to a shortage of scientists including hydrologists, geoscientists and laboratory scientists. The Mineral Resources Department lacks the technical staff needed to properly scrutinize mining...

FLYING FIJIANS v WALLABIES | Match-day 23 named

A DYNAMIC match-day 23 for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians has been named ahead of their Test clash against the Wallabies this Sunday in Newcastle, Australia. The announcement was made by head coach Mick Byrne and team manager Paula Biu earlier this...

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