26 h. ago People’s Alliance backs minister’s push for power tariff consultation

The People’s Alliance Party says concerns raised by Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau over the recent electricity tariff increase are legitimate and in the best interests of Fijians. General Secretary Sila Balawa says while the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is independent, it must recognise that government ministers represent the people. He […]

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58 h. ago Rasaubale keeps fit through volleyball during netball offseason

With her national netball commitments finished for the season, 20-year-old Susana Rasaubale has not been idle. Instead, the Fiji Baby Pearls representative has been keeping active by competing in volleyball. Over the past two days, she has been playing for the Heartland Warriors at the Rooster Chicken End-of-Year Volleyball Festival at the FMF Gymnasium in […]

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5 d. ago UN commends Fiji Police Act review for strong human rights focus

Delays by ministries in providing legal instructions are costing the State thousands of dollars in court penalties and damaging its credibility before the judiciary. Solicitor-General Ropate Green says his office is often unable to meet strict court timelines because instructions from client ministries arrive late or are incomplete. He says courts operate on fixed deadlines, […]

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6 d. ago Nalumisa urges candidates to prioritize public in municipal polls

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa is urging those intending to contest the upcoming Municipal Elections to put the interests of the people first, as Fiji prepares for the return of local government polls after more than 25 years. Nalumisa is also calling on ratepayers to be cautious and discerning when choosing their representatives, stressing […]

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7 d. ago Defence slams state delays in Punja case as hearing deferred

Defence lawyers for Thakor Hari Punja today criticised repeated delays caused by the State’s late filing of submissions. Punja, the grandson of a prominent businessman, is before the court in a matter that was again stalled after the prosecution failed to meet multiple filing deadlines. He is charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Defence […]

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7 d. ago Botitu, Ravutaumada and Ravouvou scores in European Challenge

Flying Fijians Vilimoni Botitu, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Selestino Ravutaumada each scored a try for their respective teams in the European Challenge Cup today. Botitu scored for his French side, Racing 92, in their 31-all draw with Exeter. Lekima Tagitagivalu and Vinaya Habosi were on the bench for Racing. Rusi Tuima, who is former Flying Fijians […]

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8 d. ago Zelenskiy says he will meet US and European representatives in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would meet U.S. and European representatives in Berlin to discuss “fundamentals of peace.” Zelenskiy said Ukraine needed a “dignified” peace and a guarantee that Russia, which invaded his country in 2022, would not attack again. Germany said earlier on Saturday that it would host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over […]

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8 d. ago UK’s Starmer and EU’s von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed work on U.S.-led peace proposals for Ukraine and moves to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to help provide funds for Kyiv. “Both agreed that this is a pivotal moment for Ukraine’s future, and that Europe will stand with them for as […]

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1 week ago Waqanika says Malimali denied right to respond in COI report

Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika today argued in court that her client Barbara Malimali was never given the opportunity to respond to the allegations in the Commission of the Inquiry report before it was finalized and released. Waqanika is representing former Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner Barbara Malimali in the matter where they are seeking […]

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1 week ago Civic education drive launched for first local elections in 20

A nationwide civic education campaign designed to prepare communities for Fiji’s first Local Government Elections in two decades has officially been launched. Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa says the campaign is a major step toward restoring democratic representation and empowering people to take part meaningfully in decisions that shape their towns and cities. “For […]

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1 week ago Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders

US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said “decaying” European countries had failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, accusing them of letting Kyiv fight “until they drop”. […]

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1 week ago Calls to strengthen Fiji’s early warning system after sudden floods

Fiji’s early warning system is under renewed scrutiny after several families in the Central Division were caught off guard by sudden flooding on Sunday night. The incident has reignited concerns about the country’s preparedness as climate change continues to intensify storms, flooding, and other extreme weather events. UNDP Resident Representative Munkhtuya Altengerel says timely alerts […]

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2 w. ago Fiji urged to boost kava production for rising overseas demand

Fiji has a huge potential to become a world leader in premium kava production, but farmers must increase their output to meet fast-growing overseas demand. This was highlighted by Fiji Kava Founder Zane Yoshida during a meeting with Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna last week. The meeting centered on strengthening the kava industry and exploring […]

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2 w. ago Tourism Fiji brings industry leaders together for north consultation

Tourism Fiji convened an industry consultation and talanoa session last week, bringing together for the first time the full Tourism Fiji Board, Fiji Airports representatives, and tourism operators from across Vanua Levu and Taveuni. The gathering followed the organisation’s final board meeting for the year, held at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation’s Na […]

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2 w. ago Smith embraces family legacy ahead of Junior Hockey Tournament

Young Logan Smith will carry on a proud family tradition as he prepares to represent Fiji in this year’s Junior Hockey Tournament which starts today. The 16-year-old comes from a long line of hockey players, with his father Hector Smith, older brother Theo, and grandfather also named Hector senior all having played key roles in […]

Society

2 w. ago Spanish gold coin from 1609 breaks European record at auction

A large gold coin minted in 1609 for Spain’s King Philip III broke records to become the most valuable coin in Europe at a sale in Switzerland. The unique 339-gram piece sold for 2,817,500 Swiss francs ($3.49 million). It had a starting price of 2 million Swiss francs, the Geneva-based Numismatica Genevensis SA auction house […]

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2 w. ago Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending

Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the European market, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said on Monday. “Canada’s participation in SAFE will fill key capability gaps, expand markets for Canadian suppliers, and attract European defence investment […]

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3 w. ago Airbus narrows software crisis as airlines ride out A320 recall

Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than originally expected. This wrestled with safety headlines long focused on rival Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab. Dozens of airlines from Asia to the United States said they had carried out a […]

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3 w. ago ‘My brothers might force me’ – Tuilagi on possible Samoa switch

Manu Tuilagi, who won 60 caps for England before moving to French side Bayonne and out of eligibility in 2024, says he may try to represent Samoa at the next Rugby World Cup. Tuilagi, who was born in Samoa but moved to the UK at 13, would qualify to switch allegiances under World Rugby’s birthright […]

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3 w. ago Atletico fined for ‘racist’ behaviour of fans during Arsenal game

UEFA have fined Atletico Madrid 30,000 euros ($34,749) and handed down a suspended one-match ban for travelling fans due to the “racist and discriminatory” behaviour of some supporters during last month’s 4-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal. European soccer’s governing body fined the Spanish club an additional 10,000 euros after some of their fans threw […]

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