News

Concerns over electricity tariff consultations continue

Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Lawrence Kumar has raised concerns that public consultations on the proposed electricity tariff increase by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission in Nadi may be mirroring what occurred in Labasa.

January 7, 2026 4:54 pm
 

News

Radio personality in police custody

A radio personality has been taken into police custody.

January 7, 2026 4:52 pm
 

News

FCOSS calls for banking reforms, following ATM incident.

The ATM scam involving 86-year-old Malakai Kauwale has ignited concerns over how well Fiji’s systems protect elderly citizens, with the Fiji Council of Social Services calling for urgent, structural reform.

January 7, 2026 4:51 pm
 

News

Fiji clears final step to exit EU blacklist

The Cabinet has approved Fiji to join the Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.

January 7, 2026 4:49 pm
 

News

Higher fees and dividends lift non-tax revenue

Non-tax revenue increased significantly in the first quarter of the financial year.

January 7, 2026 4:47 pm
 

News

Cabinet approves grant for coastal climate change project in Fiji

Cabinet has approved the execution of a Grant Agreement between the Pacific Community and the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways.

January 7, 2026 3:00 pm
 

News

Cabinet approves use of Colo-i-Suva forest and for WAF upgrade

Cabinet has endorsed the surrender of a portion of the Colo-i-Suva Forestry Reserve lease to allow the Water Authority of Fiji to upgrade its infrastructure.

January 7, 2026 2:58 pm
 

News

Fiji to receive heavy machinery grant from Japan

Cabinet has endorsed a grant aid arrangement with the Government of Japan to boost the Ministry of Public Works’ capacity in road construction and maintenance.

January 7, 2026 2:55 pm
 

Education

Education Ministry seeks clarity on Pacific Polytech

The Ministry of Education is seeking further clarification on issues raised by staff at Pacific Polytech, following concerns over unpaid salaries, promised benefits, and a lack of communication from senior management.

January 7, 2026 12:24 pm
 

News

Vatuwaqa discovery marks fourth body found in weeks

A body discovered near Fletcher Road in Vatuwaqa today has brought the total number of bodies found in Fiji over the past month to four, raising concerns among communities.

January 7, 2026 12:22 pm
 

News

Government revenue exceeds forecast despite lower VAT rate

Government revenue outperformed expectations in the first quarter of the 2025–2026 financial year, despite the reduction in the Value Added Tax rate from 15 percent to 12.5 percent.

January 7, 2026 12:20 pm
 

News

Tropic Wood Industries to support the effort of wood supply in Lau

The Vanua of Lau has developed a plan to establish a business using locally available resources, particularly pine.

January 7, 2026 12:19 pm

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