News

Witness concedes photo-taking was illegal but ‘minor’

Fiji Police Force Legal Manager Rajesh Krishna told the Suva High Court this afternoon that he believed the taking of photographs of the brother of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama was a minor offence.

August 6, 2025 4:30 pm
 

News

Fiji to address disability sector gap

The Ministry of Social Protection will be working with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs to assess and strengthen Fiji’s disability sector.

August 6, 2025 4:21 pm
 

News

Digital access for rural areas

The Ministry of Communications’ Universal Service Scheme aims to improve digital connectivity in rural and remote areas.

August 6, 2025 4:16 pm
 

Business

$43,000 raised for Fiji’s biggest morning tea

A total of $43,000 was raised this morning as Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of vital fundraising and awareness for cancer patients and survivors across the country.

August 6, 2025 4:09 pm
 

News

Qiliho had authority to review tribunal decisions

Former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho had the authority to review the Disciplinary Tribunal Process if there was a procedural impropriety during the hearing.

August 6, 2025 2:57 pm
 

Crime

Cyber vandalism on the rise

The Ministry of Communications and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (Fiji CERT) have reported an increase in cases where hackers gain unauthorized access to social media and email accounts.

August 6, 2025 2:43 pm
 

News

Duty protection stifles dairy growth

The government has confirmed that no formal review of Fiji’s dairy industry has taken place.

August 6, 2025 2:30 pm
 

News

New law to scrap rent freeze

The 18-year rent freeze on residential properties is being reviewed and will be replaced with a new system under the Landlord and Tenancy Bill, says Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

August 6, 2025 12:56 pm
 

News

Jail time proposed for ship overcrowding

Overcrowding on passenger vessels during festive seasons is under scrutiny, with tougher penalties on the way.

August 6, 2025 12:43 pm
 

Health

Students brush up on oral health during annual celebration

The 17th annual National Tooth Brushing Day was celebrated with colour and energy at Nehru Memorial Primary School, bringing together hundreds of students, teachers, and health officials in a strong show of support for children’s oral health.

August 6, 2025 12:40 pm
 

News

Government outlines bold climate finance strategy

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu says Fiji must “chart a bold new course” to unlock climate finance through both domestic and international sources.

August 6, 2025 12:30 pm
 

News

Land buyback a voluntary deal, says Vosarogo

Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo has dismissed claims that the iTaukei Land Buyback scheme is a government handout.

August 6, 2025 12:27 pm

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