Reid’s tenure as registered foreign agent faces fresh scrutiny in lieutenant governor bid

On a Monday evening in early September, a mix of Virginia politicos and Washington regulars filed into Butterworth’s, the Capitol Hill newcomer profiled by Washingtonian this spring as “the MAGA crowd’s favorite D.C. restaurant.” The Sept. 8...

Leung, Fiji Law Society and Malimali file judicial review applications relating to COI Report

Leung, Fiji Law Society and Malimali file judicial review applications relating to COI Report Another three judicial review applications have been filed in the High Court in relation to the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara...

Former Fijian Prime Minister Found Guilty of Corruption

Former Fijian leader, Commodore Frank (Voreqe) Bainimarama.Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been found guilty of corruption charges for a second time, quashing his supporters’ hopes that he...

Fiji marks maritime day

The World Maritime Day (WMD) celebration was held at the Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies in Laucala Bay, Suva, on September 26. The Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Assistant Minister, Naisa Tuinaceva opened the event. He...

Fiji Rice to promote homegrown produce at Diwali Dhoom

Fiji Rice will be among the many stalls at the Radio Fiji Two/Mirchi FM Diwali Dhoom at Damodar City tomorrow, using the event to promote locally grown rice and support hardworking Fijian farmers. Fiji Rice Sales and Marketing Manager, Nilesh...

Australian military inducts its final Hawkei

The final Hawkei – referred to as the Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light (PMV-L) by the Australian military – was handed over on 23 September. Thales Australia produced 1,100 of these vehicles. The final Hawkei was formally delivered to No. 2...

SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji

A NEW and improved ocean portal has been unveiled at the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference in Honiara. This innovative platform is designed to place accessible, reliable, and user-friendly ocean and climate data directly in the hands of island...

Government reviewing electricity tariffs to balance investment and affordability

The Government is currently reviewing the national electricity tariff framework, aiming to strike a balance between financial viability for landowners and investors, and affordable electricity for Fijian households and businesses. Deputy Prime...

Fiji needs additional $2 billion to modernize its electricity grid

Despite nearly $2 billion already invested since the late 1970s, Public Works Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau told Parliament that the country’s growing electricity demand continues to strain the grid, driven largely by expansion in the tourism,...

Fiji to appoint NZ liaison officer

Fiji is set to announce a country liaison officer (CLO) in New Zealand, a move Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says will mark “a major step forward” in safeguarding the welfare of Fijians under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. Mr...

4000 live with RHD in Fiji

More than 4000 individuals in Fiji are registered with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), with more than 70 percent of them under the age of 30. While addressing a World Heart Day event at Hilton Special School in Suva on Monday, Health Ministry chief...

Court finds Ex-PM guilty

Former prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama was found guilty yesterday of making an “unwarranted demand to a public official”. The verdict follows the ruling by High Court judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe regarding Bainamarama’s attempt to influence...

Fiji, Vanuatu renew ties

Fiji and Vanuatu have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen development cooperation across key sectors, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told Parliament. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed as part of our...

PM: Fiji and Solomon Islands sign new security pact

Fiji has sealed a new security pact with the Solomon Islands, clearing the way for Fijian police and military personnel to be deployed to Honiara during high-risk events and national emergencies. In a response to a question from Assistant Rural...

No mercy for sea traffickers, PM warns

Fiji will track and intercept traffickers and illegal fishers, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. He states the country is now equipped to act against anyone exploiting its waters with the new $120 million Vuvale Maritime Essential Services...

Government in talks to secure more tuna for PAFCO

The Government is negotiating with Pacific neighbours to secure more tuna for the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) in Levuka, following the EU’s decision to relax rules of origin for fish exports. Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya pressed the issue in...

Fiji's former PM Bainimarama convicted again on corruption charge

Frank Bainimarama (file image) Photo: Supplied Any hopes Fiji's former Prime Minister had of a political comeback fizzled on Thursday when he was convicted in the Suva High Court of another corruption charge. Frank Bainimarama - who originally...

FABC strengthens Fiji ties

File Photo Strengthening business ties and investment opportunities between Fiji and Australia took center stage at the Fiji-Australia Business Council’s highly anticipated networking event at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva last night. The event...

Netherlands to assist Fiji’s agricultural sector

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji / Facebook The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture. Special Envoy for International Water Affairs, Meike van Ginneken, paid a...

More support for Fijians in PALM scheme

Fiji will soon appoint a fourth country liaison officer (CLO) to Australia to strengthen oversight of Fijian workers employed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh told Parliament that when...