News

Early salary payment for civil servants

The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that civil servants will receive their final salary payment for the year today, ahead of the Christmas holidays.

December 23, 2025 3:22 pm

World

Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima

Japan took the final step to allow the world’s largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote on Monday, a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

December 23, 2025 1:53 pm

Sports

Badminton a potential Olympic sport for Fiji

December 23, 2025 12:50 pm

News

Consumer Council warns of impact from electricity tariff increase

The Consumer Council has raised concerns over the recent increase in electricity tariffs, warning that higher costs could soon be passed on to consumers through rising prices for goods and services.

December 23, 2025 12:43 pm

News

Court remands two for attempted robbery

Two men charged with attempted robbery appeared before the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.

December 23, 2025 12:42 pm

News

Turaga urges public input on referendum legislation

Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga stresses that the National Referendum Bill 2025 has not yet been enacted and is currently being reviewed by the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights.

December 23, 2025 12:40 pm

News

Starlink rollout strengthens disaster response in remote Fiji

Efforts are underway to boost disaster preparedness in Fiji’s remote and maritime communities, with the rollout of Starlink improving communication reliability during emergencies.

December 23, 2025 12:35 pm

News

Single mother reflects on Iraq peacekeeping mission

Keresi Gaunavinaka Sorowaqili left Fiji for a peacekeeping mission in Iraq when her son was just eight months old.

December 23, 2025 12:30 pm

News

Fiji’s agriculture faces threat from root-knot nematodes

Fiji’s agriculture industry is confronting a new challenge with root-knot nematodes, pests that attack plant roots and reduce nutrient absorption.

December 23, 2025 12:20 pm

News

FNU expands opportunities in agriculture, fisheries, and tourism

The Fiji National University is expanding educational opportunities in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry with the launch of three new diploma programmes across its Ba, Nadi, and Labasa campuses in 2026.

December 23, 2025 12:16 pm

News

Police keep operations low-key to counter festive crime

Low-key tactical operations are now in place as the Fiji Police Force steps up its festive season policing.

December 23, 2025 10:40 am

News

Suspects in Tacirua Heights attempted robbery charged

The two men alleged to have been involved in the attempted robbery in Tacirua Heights over the weekend have been charged.

December 23, 2025 10:10 am