Workers and employers across Fiji could see changes to minimum wage rates following Cabinet’s decision to review the National Minimum Wage and sector-specific wages covering 10 industries. An independent consultant will examine factors including wages, inflation, productivity, employment, poverty and current economic conditions. The review will also consider how possible wage changes could affect businesses, jobs, investment and regional economies. Workers, employers, Government and the public will have an opportunity to share their views during the process. Once completed, the findings will go to the Employment Relations Advisory Board and Wages Councils, followed by 30 days of public consultation. Final…
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Rugby fans are set to get an early opportunity to secure tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia following a new partnership between World Rugby and Visa. Visa has been named a Principal Partner of the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup and the women’s 2029 Rugby World Cup, returning to World Rugby’s commercial programme as Australia prepares to host both tournaments. Eligible Visa cardholders will have a 48-hour priority window to purchase tickets for the 2027 men’s tournament. For fans following the sale from Fiji, the priority window will open at 2:00pm Fiji time on September 28 and…
Fear of stigma and discrimination could prevent people from coming forward for HIV testing, treatment and care as Fiji responds to its growing HIV crisis. Dr Jason Mitchell says increased media attention on the HIV situation has also seen some people turning against communities affected by the virus. He says this includes people living with HIV, as well as groups considered most at risk of infection. Dr Mitchell says Fiji needs a community-wide effort to address stigma and discrimination, rather than leaving the responsibility solely to the Ministry of Health. He says faith-based organisations, which have strong connections across communities,…
The ABC has rejected a finding by the media watchdog that a Four Corners program on the Australian War Memorial’s redevelopment breached impartiality obligations.
Visas for skilled migrants in key sectors including construction, resources, defence, and agriculture will be prioritised under federal government changes to the migration program.
State-owned Perth Mint generated more than $44 billion worth of revenue and a pre-tax profit of $100 million last financial year, despite a significant market share decline.
The Fiji National Youth Baseball5 Team has returned from Hong Kong with a historic achievement after making its international debut at the 2nd Hong Kong High Five Baseball5 Seniors Championship from September 11 to 13. The tournament marked Fiji’s first appearance on the global Baseball5 stage and saw the young side finish fourth overall against some of Asia’s top teams. Competing against experienced opposition, the Fijians showcased their athleticism, speed and determination throughout the three-day tournament. The team recorded two impressive victories over Hong Kong Brisk and Guangxi University of Foreign Languages (GUFL), while also testing themselves against powerhouse sides…
Six Indian nationals will appear before the Nadi Magistrates Court today over allegations involving undeclared foreign currency and money laundering. The six were intercepted by officers from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service on July 12, 2026, while preparing to leave Fiji. Authorities allege the group was carrying various foreign currencies amounting to approximately $183,000 in Fijian currency, which had not been declared at the border. Detention Notices were subsequently issued. The matter was then referred to Police for further investigation. Police investigations found that the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show, with the…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has brought together 42 participants from across the Pacific for its 46th Regional Training Programme on Violence Against Women and Girls, Human Rights and Development. The four-week programme brings participants from Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Palau, Naoero, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands. They represent 22 organisations, including women’s crisis centres, government departments, non-governmental organisations and other frontline service providers working to protect women’s human rights and address violence against women and girls. Since it began in 1995, the Regional Training Programme has grown into a major Pacific capacity-building initiative…
A proactive new leader is driving a fresh start for the state’s peak arts body.