Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has shown his support behind the 2026–2027 National Budget, saying it strikes a balance between providing immediate assistance to Fijian families and investing in the country’s long-term economic future. Speaking in Parliament during the National Budget debate this morning, Rabuka said the budget includes targeted measures to help ease the cost of living for households, including fuel duty concessions, transport assistance and support for essential utilities for eligible families. However, he stressed that improving living standards could not rely solely on short-term assistance. The Prime Minister said lasting improvements would come from building a stronger economy…
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Freight rail operator Arc Infrastructure is working with an Arabian-owned company on a deal which could assist development of the Mid West’s magnetite industry.
Rox Resources boss Phillip Wilding says construction at the company’s flagship Younami gold mine will likely intensify in coming weeks, following a key milestone.
Pauline Hanson and One Nation’s popularity have slipped since her controversial Press Club speech with support shifting to the coalition, according to new polling.
Setareki Turagacoke will lead the SportsWorld Fiji Under 20 side after being named captain in a strong 23-member squad announced for its upcoming match. Turagacoke anchors the second row alongside Francis Peters, while vice-captain Isikeli Bari will direct play from halfback in a key leadership role within the backline. The forward pack features a solid front-row combination of Marika Koroi, Osea Dasalusalu and Raymond Navunikaba, with an energetic loose forward trio made up of Isoa Koroinawai, Mosese Tabuakoto and Epeli Roseruvakula. In the backs, flyhalf Cale Maurice will partner Bari in the halves, while Luke Tuvalu and Sailosi Taka form…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has highlighted the importance of Pacific-led approaches to climate mobility through a side event at the Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) 2026 in Vanuatu. Held under the theme “Turning Loss and Damage into Action,” the session focused on “Pacific Guidance on Internal Planned Relocation: A Decolonized Approach Rooted in Pacific Values,” exploring how communities can respond to climate-related displacement while protecting culture, identity and social connections. The event builds on IOM’s continued support for the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility through initiatives such as peer exchanges on planned relocation, policy…
The S&P 500 has risen to end just short of a record high as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea’s SK Hynix fuelled optimism about memory-chip makers.
Fiji’s Under-16 men’s side began their OFC U-16 Championship campaign on a winning note after defeating New Caledonia 2-0 in their Group A opener at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The young Fijians controlled much of the contest, enjoying the majority of possession and creating the better scoring opportunities to claim all three points. Fiji took the lead in the 13th minute when striker Zaman Shah capitalised on a defensive mistake. After winning the ball just outside the penalty area, Shah drove a powerful left-footed shot past New Caledonia goalkeeper Jeremy Fere. The advantage doubled four minutes later…
Families visiting the Balata Hindu Cemetery in Tavua will now benefit from safer and easier access following the completion of a new walkway delivered through a partnership between the Coalition Government and the Balata Hindu Cemetery Trust. The project was funded under the Ministry’s Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme and officially commissioned last week by the Minister for Public Enterprises, Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, Charan Jeath Singh. According to Minister Singh, the covered walkway will improve safety and accessibility throughout the cemetery while providing protection from the weather. He said the upgrade will also allow families to pay their final…
The Government has continued issuing compensation payments to former Vatukoula mine workers and their families, as efforts move forward to resolve one of Fiji’s longest-running industrial disputes. Backed by a $9.2 million Government allocation, the compensation programme acknowledges the hardship experienced by workers and their families following the industrial dispute that began on 27 February 1991 and continued for more than 33 years. Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Jone Maritino Nemani, last week presented compensation payments to another 13 former mine workers and beneficiaries. Seven recipients received their payments, while the remaining six are expected to be…