News

Funding secured to restore local government elections

Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, has defended the 2025–2026 budget, saying it is a practical and people-focused plan—not an election “giveaway” as claimed by the opposition.

July 16, 2025 5:10 am
 

News

ECE teachers to get eight-hour pay

The Ministry of Education is strengthening its focus on early childhood education and has welcomed the allocation of $32 million in the 2025–2026 national budget an increase of $10 million from the previous $22 million.

July 16, 2025 5:05 am
 

News

Govt doubles down on digital transformation

The new national budget will drive major investments in digital transformation to streamline government services and boost business efficiency.

July 16, 2025 5:00 am
 

News

KPMG pushes for gender diversity in tech

Fifteen final-year female university students will take part in KPMG Fiji’s ‘IT’s Her Future’ program from tomorrow.

July 16, 2025 4:57 am
 

Football

Oman appoint Queiroz as new coach

Oman named former Real Madrid and Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach on Tuesday as they bid to reach the 2026 World Cup.

July 16, 2025 4:53 am
 

World

China's economy slows as consumers tighten belts

China’s economy slowed less than expected in the second quarter in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn that weak demand at home and rising global trade risks will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

July 15, 2025 5:27 pm
 

World

14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year — about the same number as the year before — according to U.N. health officials.

July 15, 2025 5:14 pm
 

Boxing

Infamous Zhou arrives in Fiji for Singh showdown

Sydney-based Australian boxer Runqi Zhou arrived in Fiji today with his team for the much anticipated clash at the Zeg Kings Boxing Promotions event this Saturday.

July 15, 2025 4:50 pm
 

News

Needle program ready for implementation

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that it will roll out a phased needle and syringe program in the country.

July 15, 2025 4:40 pm
 

Sports

Govind Park to reopen before start of new financial year

Govind Park in Ba is nearing the end of Phase 2 of its redevelopment and is on track to open before the start of the new financial year, according to Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa.

July 15, 2025 4:37 pm
 

News

$24m in unpaid traffic fines

The government is taking steps to deal with the large amount of unpaid traffic fines which has reached $24 million since 2001.

July 15, 2025 4:32 pm
 

News

Fire destroys Vunivau home due to poor roads

Road conditions in heavily populated residential areas continue to be a major challenge for emergency services during fires or other critical situations.

July 15, 2025 4:22 pm

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