3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (481+ words) The revelation that we may have declining literacy and numeracy standards in Fiji is cause for concern. Going by the scenarios before us, it does set the stage for a lot of work moving forward. Now we learn that curriculum…...

3+ day, 48+ min ago   (243+ words) Tailevu will face a tougher test this week when it takes on Kadavu in round seven of the Skipper Cup competition. Tailevu Rugby Union president Joe Rodan was pleased with his side’s performance last week, particularly the way the players…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (249+ words) A SEAQAQA businessman believes stronger enforcement alone will not solve Fiji’s growing rubbish problem, calling for people to take greater responsibility for their actions. Jonathan Batisarisari made the comments after spending about eight hours cleaning up rubbish along the Korosomo…...

4+ day, 15+ min ago   (275+ words) Former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s multi-million-dollar civil action against several current and former State officials following his acquittal in a high-profile criminal case has been listed for its first call on September 16. A Writ of Summons and Statement of…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (447+ words) FIJI Water Flying Fijians new squad member Terio Tamani says he is embracing the opportunity to represent Fiji in the 15-man code as the national side prepares to defend its Pacific Nations Cup title this year. Nicknamed ‘Terrific’ Tamani by…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (299+ words) THE Macuata Rugby Union women’s team will finally host its games in the Subrails Marama Cup Championship after six rounds of competition on Viti Levu. The Vanua Levu side has spent the opening rounds playing away from home but will…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (278+ words) Women are still being shut out of too many boardrooms, with entrenched sexism and a lack of confidence among women themselves contributing to the gap, former World Bank vice president Imrana Jalal says. Speaking at a Law and Governance Breakfast…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (299+ words) CANE top-up payments from Government should be channelled through a tiered system to ensure active growers are properly compensated, according to concerns raised during parliamentary scrutiny. During the Ministry of Sugar Industry 2021–2022 Annual Report presentation, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (257+ words) A NATIONAL land use plan needs to be put together to ensure agriculture-based programs have land security. During the Ministry of Sugar Industry 2021–2022 Annual Report presentation, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs chairperson Sakiusa Tubuna said land tenure remained a…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (217+ words) THE Fiji Teachers Union is calling for greater accountability and transparency over failures in the Ministry of Education’s human resources and payroll systems. FTU general secretary Muniappa Goundar said yesterday an independent review or inquiry should be considered if necessary…...