Opposition to the proposed $8.00 living hourly wage has grown. The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation in rejecting the proposal.

The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has opposed the Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) proposal for an $8.00 living hourly wage, saying it could place further pressure on businesses already facing economic challenges.

The High Court of Fiji is being asked to determine whether cyberbullying and other offences under Fiji’s Online Safety laws should be heard in the High Court or the Magistrates Court.

Pacific Island countries are being urged to strengthen regional labour cooperation as the region faces growing pressure from climate change, skills shortages and changes in the global workforce.

Fiji’s growing skills shortage is leaving businesses struggling to fill jobs, with at least 95 positions still vacant across key industries as companies increasingly turn to overseas labour.

Preparations are underway for the 147th Girmit Commemoration, which will be held this Friday at the Fiji Museum, bringing renewed focus on the legacy of Girmitiyas and the enduring cultural ties between Fiji and India.

Young forward Sairusi Ravudi’s impressive rise with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has been rewarded with a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Team Fiji produced a golden night in the pool as the hosts continued their impressive run at the 14th Oceania Swimming Championships at the Damodar Aquatic Centre.

Shock results and a nine-goal demolition highlighted an action-packed Round 8 of the Extra Premier League over the weekend as the race for the league title tightened dramatically.

New Zealand Rugby has ruled out any changes to its strict All Blacks eligibility policy, confirming Richie Mo’unga will remain unavailable for selection until after he completes the upcoming NPC season.

Not enough has been done to help younger generations enter the housing market since Labor was re-elected last year, the prime minister has admitted ahead of the federal budget.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo will serve as Acting Prime Minister while Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka travels to Papua New Guinea for the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit.