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Clean water reaches 21,000 Fijians

The government will be expanding its water project for rural and maritime communities in the new fiscal year.

July 21, 2025 10:05 am
 

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FNPF former members can rejoin under new amendment

Workers who leave the Fiji National Provident Fund will soon have more chances to rejoin and continue saving for retirement, following a recent parliamentary amendment led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad.

July 21, 2025 8:31 am
 

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176 villages covered in new funding

A total of 176 villages across the country are expected to benefit from the Village Improvement Scheme in the 2025–2026 financial year.

July 21, 2025 7:52 am
 

Business

Government introduces key reforms in Banking Act

The government has introduced key reforms to the Banking Act of 1995, aiming to modernize the dissemination of unclaimed money information and improve public access through digital means.

July 21, 2025 7:45 am
 

Health

More needed to tackle NCDs: Ravunawa

Tackling the country’s rising non-communicable disease crisis will require more on-the-ground efforts, including community-led campaigns.

July 21, 2025 7:34 am
 

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Inmate urges youth to choose wisely

After nearly two decades behind bars, an inmate is calling on young people not to waste their lives.

July 21, 2025 7:19 am
 

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Alternate cane style spotted

A recent field visit to Rakiraki by Permanent Secretary for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Dr. Vinesh Kumar, revealed an unconventional cane harvesting method being used by a group of Bangladeshi workers.

July 21, 2025 7:03 am
 

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Lab to strengthen border security

Fiji’s border security is set to be significantly boosted with the establishment of a dedicated Document Forensic Laboratory within the Immigration Department.

July 21, 2025 6:37 am
 

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Push for labour mobility and health-trade links

Pacific Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, prioritising stronger regional coordination to boost trade, mobility, and health outcomes.

July 21, 2025 6:26 am
 

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Moturiki people still waiting for water relief

The people of Moturiki Island in the Lomaiviti Group say they continue to be overlooked as water issues on the island remain unresolved.

July 20, 2025 4:50 pm
 

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Seruiratu supports FNPF law reforms

Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu supported the proposed changes to the Fiji National Provident Fund rules which have attracted attention from both lawmakers and fund members, with promises of increased flexibility, enhanced worker protection during tough economic times, and a call for ongoing accountability by the fund’s management.

July 20, 2025 4:40 pm
 

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Ministers back kava protections

Pacific Trade Ministers have welcomed the draft Kava Declaration, marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava’s cultural and economic importance across the region.

July 20, 2025 4:30 pm

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