News

UTOF pays $7.2M in dividends

The Unit Trust of Fiji has distributed $7.2 million to its 60,000-plus unitholders.

July 16, 2025 11:17 am
 

News

Police Act review underway

A comprehensive review of the Police Act 1965 is underway which aims to modernize Fiji’s policing laws to reflect current realities.

July 16, 2025 11:10 am
 

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Artist sees bright future for Fiji’s beauty industry

Local makeup artist Leshni Devi is optimistic about the future of Fiji’s beauty industry, as more young people pursue formal training and certification to develop their skills and follow their passion.

July 16, 2025 11:05 am
 

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New police recruitment to strengthen force

Fiji’s Police Force will begin recruiting 500 new officers next month as part of a wider plan to add 1,076 new positions under the government’s reform program.

July 16, 2025 6:29 am
 

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$14k payout after children left in rain during eviction

Three children and their housemaid have been awarded $14,000 in damages after being unlawfully evicted from their rented home and left standing in the rain.

July 16, 2025 6:27 am
 

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Opposition questions police budget allocation

Opposition MP Vijay Nath says simply increasing police numbers won’t solve what he claims Fiji’s rising crime rates.

July 16, 2025 6:20 am
 

Health

$10m boost for free healthcare scheme

The government has allocated $10 million in the 2025–2026 national budget to continue and expand the Free Medical Scheme for vulnerable Fijians.

July 16, 2025 6:15 am
 

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Budget built on voices of the people

Assistant Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel describes the 2025–2026 National Budget as a true reflection of the people’s voice.

July 16, 2025 5:34 am
 

News

Foreign Affairs gets boost to strengthen global ties

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua has welcomed a $7.4 million increase in the ministry’s 2025–2026 budget.

July 16, 2025 5:20 am
 

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
 

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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
 

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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

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