As the Kadavu Women’s Expo is set to commence today, Lynda Tabuya hosted an ‘informal talanoa session’ with the selected women artisans at Namuana Village yesterday (08/06/2023). Minister Tabuya was accompanied by the staff of the Ministry, the Provincial Administrator and the Roko Tui Kadavu. Whilst addressing the women, Minister Tabuya elaborated on the current work being done by the Ministry, the Coalition Governments commitment to addressing women related issues and way forward for better service delivery. The women present used this unique opportunity to raise their queries, voice their ..read more

Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29th July 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and pre-Rugby World Cup warm-up matches against France on 19th August 2023 and England on 26th August 2023. The wider squad includes 23 players from the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua who are currently preparing for the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Crusaders on Saturday, 13 players from French Top 14, 5 from the English Premiership and 1 each from ..read more

The Fiji Police Force would like to clarify that a raid was not conducted at the Fiji Airways head office. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime (ACP/Crime) Sakeo Raikaci said investigators with the use of a search warrant obtained documents in relation to the Waqavuka investigations. ACP/C Raikaci said officers were able to obtain the necessary documents in a calm and controlled environment as the staff were very cooperative. No raid was conducted as the investigation was known, and that information would be acquired through legal means which was done yesterday. The post Fiji Police Force c ..read more

A new report from the World Bank has called for a ‘Blue Transformation’ of the Pacific maritime transport sector. This transformation would promote economic growth, achieve environmental sustainability goals, and enhance the region’s resilience against natural disasters and shocks. Released on World Oceans Day (June 8), the report titled ‘A Blue Transformation for Pacific Marine Transport’ outlines the numerous challenges faced by Pacific Island countries’ maritime transport sector. It underscores the importance of strengthening infrastructure, improving services, and enhancing regional gover ..read more

Women’s participation in State Boards and Commissions has worsened slightly overall despite promises made by the Coalition government to strongly promote women’s rights. Recent appointments include all-male representatives in some of the boards – Land Transport Authority (LTA), Fiji Roads Authority (FRA), Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited (ATH), Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS), and Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC). The only overall improvement has been for indigenous Fijian males. Women have been overlooked again despite numerous confirmed applications made by qualified women for board ..read more

Fiji and New Zealand will continue to collaborate further on issues of common interest. Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka made these remarks while meeting New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta yesterday. Since their last meeting in March this year, Prime Minister Rabuka informed Mahuta that discussions for further collaboration between the two countries have progressed well. During the meeting, he updated Mahuta on the recent national events in Fiji, saying they were opportunities to unite the nation to celebrate our history, diverse cultures and t ..read more

The Fiji National University (FNU) and the Republic of Nauru’s Department of Multicultural Affairs recently formalised a partnership to promote, strengthen, and enhance cooperation in vocational education, higher education, and faculty development. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Nasinu Campus last week and will see two organisations promote mutual understanding, leading to the strengthening of both institutions through identified development activities. FNU’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, said the partnership also emphasized the University’s co ..read more

Cassie Siataga held her nerve to kick Samoa to a dramatic 19-18 victory against Fiji that secured a first ever Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship title and their place in WXV 2. Following an epic decider on Australia’s Gold Coast, it looked as though Fijiana had done enough to win the match, and their fourth championship, when Adita Milinia went over with less than three minutes on the clock. That gave the defending champions a two-point lead and possession, but Ana Naimasi kicked it into touch, mistakenly believing that time was up. Referee Ella Goldsmith subsequently signalled for the lineo ..read more

In his recent visit to Samoa Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka thanked Fijians living in Samoa for continuing to send money to family members back home. He told those in attendance that remittances have been the largest foreign exchange earner that has helped to keep the economy afloat. “I want to pay tribute at this stage to all the people of Fiji, including all her children in the diaspora and the important contributions you continue to make to your families back home, and the nation as a whole,” Prime Minister Rabuka said. The Prime Minister also provided an update on national developments ba ..read more