6+ hour, 14+ min ago  (265+ words) THE Free Education Grant has decreased by 35 per cent since its inception in 2014, says Fiji Teachers Union general secretary Muniappa Goundar. He said the union hoped to see an improvement of the grant in the 2026-2027 national budget. "We also requested…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (231+ words) JESE Saukuru has been reinstated as Minister for Youth and Sports after being cleared of all criminal allegations linked to Fiji Sports Council (FSC) travel and contra arrangements. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed to this newspaper that investigations into Mr…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (291+ words) FAMILIES displaced by climate disasters in the Northern Division have spent up to five years living in crowded homes and makeshift shelters as they wait to return to a sense of normalcy. Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya said the reality faced…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (113+ words) Ms Tabuya said the funding was secured through development partners and international cooperation. "The investments are spread across different ministries, depending on project types and implementation arrangements," she said. Ms Tabuya said her ministry plays a technical and coordinating role…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (220+ words) Jese Saukuru has officially returned to his former role as Minister for Youth and Sports after previously being dismissed from the position by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Saukuru took his oath of office at State House a short while ago,…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (443+ words) Fiji's labour market is facing growing structural challenges, with the newly released National Skills Gap Assessment (NSGA) Survey revealing that employers are struggling to fill 95 different jobs with local workers. The survey found that the shortages span a wide range…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (448+ words) It is encouraging to know that Pacific nations are moving toward a coordinated regional response against organised crime. It is the way to go. And this comes in the wake of growing concerns that criminal syndicates are exploiting weak borders,…...

3+ day, 39+ min ago  (147+ words) KIARA Thomas made Fiji proud yesterday by winning the nation's first gold medal at the 2026 Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, Australia. In a display of technique, strength, and resilience, Thomas won gold in the U20 girls' hammer throw with a throw…...

3+ day, 24+ min ago  (295+ words) Pacific nations are moving toward a co-ordinated regional response against organised crime, amid growing concerns that criminal syndicates are exploiting weak borders, fragmented laws and limited enforcement capacity across the region. Speaking at the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit in…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (189+ words) The girmitiya and their descendants did not simply survive; they shaped the economy and cultural architecture of Fiji. Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo made the comment while delivering his address at the commemoration of 147th Girmit Remembrance Day held in Nadi…...