Court

OHS Inspector in Ferris wheel incident granted bail

Two years after the tragic death of a 21-year-old woman in a Ferris wheel accident, a occupational health and safety officer has been taken to task for alleged negligence.

October 14, 2025 4:35 pm
 

Court

State seeks a custodial sentence for former PM

The State prosecution in the matter of the former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama requested the High Court to consider a custodial sentence for sentencing next Wednesday.

October 14, 2025 4:25 pm
 

Fire

NFA calls for urgent public awareness

National Fire Authority Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says the continued rise in structural fires across Fiji is alarming especially given the number of community awareness programs already in place.

October 14, 2025 4:18 pm
 

News

FTUC wants collective bargaining rights for police and corrections officers

The proposed amendments Employment Relations Bill does not allow members of the Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Corrections Service to take part in industrial action, even if they join a union.

October 14, 2025 4:15 pm
 

News

MoU for Needy Children

Fiji’s Foundation for the Education of Needy Children has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand based cleaning products manufacturer It Works Naturally in a commitment to enhance the foundation’s work to assisting needy children in Fiji.

October 14, 2025 4:11 pm
 

Business

Diwali saree sales surges in Labasa

Clothing businesses in Labasa are experiencing a major boost in sales as customers prepare for the Diwali festival next week, with sarees and traditional Indian outfits in high demand.

October 14, 2025 4:01 pm
 

News

Fiji, Australia team up on fire safety

Fiji’s fire protection landscape has entered a new era of international collaboration following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between the National Fire Authority and the Fire Protection Association of Australia.

October 14, 2025 3:10 pm
 

News

Fiji invited to co-chair high level disaster resilient meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, met with Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Global Director, Ramesh Subramaniam, at the margins of the 2025 International Monetary Fund/World Bank Annual Meetings.

October 14, 2025 2:59 pm
 

Health

Fiji invited to co-chair high level disaster resilient meeting

Ministry of Agriculture’s Director for Animal Health and Production, Avinesh Dayal, officially opened a regional workshop on the Pacific One Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to Avian Influenza at the Warwick Resort this week.

October 14, 2025 2:42 pm
 

Court

Defence seeks suspended sentence for Bainimarama

The Suva High Court will deliver its sentence on former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama next Wednesday, after both the defence and state filed their sentencing submissions and mitigations this morning.

October 14, 2025 12:56 pm
 

News

FMA takes “Meet the Public and the Press” Town Halls to Tavua and Ba

The Fiji Media Association will host its “Meet the Public and the Press” Town Hall meetings in Tavua and Ba this week, giving Fijians another chance to engage directly with the nation’s leadership.

October 14, 2025 12:44 pm
 

News

FICAC implements new strategic plan to speed up case resolution

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has begun implementing its new strategic plan aimed at improving internal efficiency and reducing case turnaround times.

October 14, 2025 12:30 pm

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