Upgraded toothpaste launched

COLGATE-Palmolive has launched its New Colgate Total® in Fiji, marking what it said is a significant stride in the brand’s commitment to delivering superior oral health solutions. The launch introduces Colgate Total with an advanced formula...

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...

Agri college mooted

LABASA businessman Vinesh Dayal said setting up a college of agriculture in the Northern Division was more urgent than ever.”Vanua Levu has a large student population and vast parcels of land. Graduates can start their own agri-businesses and...

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...

Cane growers buy FSC land

THE Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) has acquired a Fiji Sugar Corporation Property at Veitari in Lautoka. The vacant yard is close to the port and industrial areas and was offered for sale by FSC last year. SCGF chairman Ahemad Bhamji said 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...

Turmeric sets $25m record

"We want people to realise the potential turmeric has and produce high quality turmeric," Mr Prasad said. Turmeric export earnings have impressed a record $25.2 million yield in 2024, the highest the last 12 years, says Principal Agricultural...

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...

ABIF board appointments

WESTPAC Fiji chief executive officer Shane Smith has been appointed chairman of the Association of Banks in Fiji (ABIF). Mr Smith started his 40-year long career with the bank since joining as an 18-year-old customer service officer at the Suva...

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...

‘A timely investment’

The government’s budgetary allocation for sports scholarships will empower administrators within sporting organisations, enabling them to acquire the necessary skills to operate their entities as legitimate businesses, says Fijian Drua Commercial...

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...

Rayasi to debut at fullback for Flying Fijians, Baselala on the bench

Former Hurricanes player Salesi Rayasi will be making his debut for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians after being named in the starting 15 that will take on the Wallabies this Sunday at Newcastle. Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Philip Baselala...

Exclusive: blue skies ahead for Radisson Hotel Group in Fiji

Road alignment changes ahead of Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge

There will be a change in road alignment to cater for the ground improvement works on the approach roads to the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge which will slowly come into effect to prepare drivers. The Fiji Roads Authority says people to expect these...

China’s advanced digital culture interests Fiji delegate

Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated June 25, 2025 SUVA City Council represented Fiji at the recent ”Digital Culture Construction for Belt and Road Countries” seminar in China. The two-week seminar...

Fiji tightens maritime protection measures

The Fiji government has warned all vessel owners and boat operators that failure to comply with lawful directives regarding maritime safety and environmental protection will result in legal consequences. The warning follows an incident in early...

PNG students capture global interest for placements at universities

First batch of STEM students before they left for universities mainly in the USA (Image: Supplied) Top Papua New Guinean students have captured global interest for universities placement abroad. Since the initial departure of 43 Science Technology...

Flying Fijians to name squad for Wallabies test at 4pm today

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians 23-member squad that will face the Wallabies this Sunday will be named at 4.07pm today. Coach Mick Byrne named a 32-member squad for the Wallabies and Scotland test matches last month. The 32-member squad consist of...