2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (310+ words) Fiji’s government is working on a ‘Diaspora Policy’ focused on ensuring Fijians around the globe play a key role in the country’s economic development. The country’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka has just been to New…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (249+ words) Travel and communication spending by the Fiji Parliament increased by 93 per cent during the 2023–2024 financial year, according to Parliament’s Annual Report tabled in Parliament yesterday. The report shows expenditure under the Travel and Communication category rose from $1.26 million in 2022–2023 to…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (259+ words) PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he does not expect China to respond strongly or negatively to the signing of the Veitacini Treaty. Mr Rabuka argued that the agreement should not be seen as a threat to existing diplomatic relationships in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (258+ words) The measure has drawn criticism from the hotel industry, who believe the burden to assist the national airline in these difficult times of elevated jet fuel prices should be broadly-based and not be borne by one sector alone. Jet fuel…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (298+ words) It is encouraging to know that Pacific Island countries are being urged to strengthen regional cooperation on waste management. This comes in light of the reality that shrinking landfill space, growing environmental pressures and the impacts of climate change are…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) Foreign Affairs Minister Sakiasi Ditoka has defended the need for an evidence-based discussion on waste-to-energy technology, warning against what he described as misinformation and fear-driven opposition to modern waste management solutions. In a social media post, Ditoka said recent public…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (258+ words) COSTS of sending government delegations to the conference of parties meetings cost $200,000 to $300,000, according to Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya. Despite the high expenditure, Ms Tabuya said, Fiji’s participation was necessary to secure international climate finance and ensure the country had…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (252+ words) The Next Generation (Fiji) Pte Limited says its proposed Vuda Energy-from-Waste facility will process only everyday household and commercial rubbish currently ending up in landfills. In a statement responding to concerns raised by Assistant Minister Lenora Qereqeretabua, TNG Fiji emphasised…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (369+ words) Fiji Airways is strengthening its North American network with increased Vancouver services and an expanded codeshare partnership with British Airways. According to the national airline, this service will give guests more choice, greater convenience and improved connectivity between Canada, the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (288+ words) Its integration into the airline’s fleet marked a practical move toward reducing fuel consumption and supporting its long-term sustainability goals. Fiji Airways managing director and chief executive officer Paul Scurrah said the introduction reflects the airline’s ongoing commitment to responsible…...