Education

Enrolment for government schools commences

The Ministry of Education has officially commenced the distribution of Year 9 Application Forms for 2026 Government School admissions.

October 15, 2025 3:00 pm
 

News

Rabuka pledges stronger protections for workers’ right

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to upholding workers’ rights, calling them non-negotiable during the 27th Regional General Council of the International Trade Union Confederation.

October 15, 2025 12:58 pm
 

News

Persons with disabilities at the heart of new policy

Fiji has launched its revised National Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a landmark step to protect the rights of over 113,000 Fijians with functional challenges.

October 15, 2025 12:44 pm
 

Education

Save the Children Fiji condemns calls for corporal punishment

Save the Children Fiji is calling on all individuals and organizations to cease advocating for the return of corporal punishment in schools or homes, stating that such actions are unlawful, unconstitutional, and in direct violation of children’s rights.

October 15, 2025 12:30 pm
 

News

Public flags issues in Employment Relations Bill

The Standing Committee on Economic Affairs held its first public consultation on the Employment Relations Bill in Taveuni yesterday.

October 15, 2025 12:26 pm
 

Entertainment

Diwali mela brings communities together ahead of celebration

There is excitement among Hindu communities as one of their most cherished festivals, Diwali, is just around the corner.

October 15, 2025 12:18 pm
 

Entertainment

Fiji's creative arts sector held back by lack of structure, says arts leader

Fiji’s creative arts sector remains informal and underdeveloped; this was a challenge highlighted in a recent press briefing in Suva, focused on the buildup towards the much-anticipated Dance Fest Fiji 2025.

October 15, 2025 11:55 am
 

News

450 Elections advocates to create awareness about election processes

The Fijian Elections Office launched the Community Election Advocates Programme, which will deploy 450 trained volunteers across Fiji to serve as trusted bridges between electoral institutions and local communities.

October 15, 2025 11:51 am
 

Health

CT scan remains on hold in Labasa

Labasa Divisional Hospital is still awaiting government funding approval for the installation of a transformer needed to power its CT scan machine, which has been out of service for the past two years.

October 15, 2025 11:00 am
 

Natural Disaster

Early warning systems must lead to early action

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has emphasised that effective early warning systems must go beyond just monitoring and forecasting to ensure communities can take timely and life-saving action.

October 15, 2025 10:53 am
 

News

New funding lifeline for Pacific resident projects

Fiji is taking a stronger global stance on disaster-resilient infrastructure as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad met with Global Director of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Ramesh Subramaniam.

October 15, 2025 10:44 am
 

News

FICAC highlights need for dedicated court

The Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Lavi Rokoika, says bringing back a dedicated anti-corruption court could help reduce the growing backlog of cases and speed up justice.

October 15, 2025 7:00 am

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