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Fiji Budget debate suspended due to water cuts
Fiji's National Budget debate in Parliament has been suspended due to water cuts.
Fiji farmers union president arrested
The National Farmers Union in Fiji says its president has been arrested for alleged incitement and is in custody at the Labasa Police Station.
Sport: Local-based halfback to make Fiji Bati debut
Nadera Panthers halfback Penioni Tagituimua is set to make his test debut for the Fiji Bati this weekend after being selected in the final squad to face Lebanon as part of an international rugby…
Anomalies detected in 21 containers in Fiji port
The Fiji government says 21 containers scanned at its main port are under investigation.
Fijian children in child labour returned to schools
More than 200 children in child labour in Fiji have been returned to schools by the government.
Reckless spending behind cuts in Fiji budget reduction
An economist in Fiji says reckless spending has caught up with the government, which has had to cut expenditure in this year's budget. Audio
Fiji military to get two new ships
Fiji's military will get two new survey vessels donated by Australia and South Korea.
Sport: Fiji finish bottom of pool at Junior World Rugby Champs
Fiji have finished bottom of their pool at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship after a 44-28 defeat by Wales consigned them to a third straight loss. Video
Fiji union members told not to sign contracts
Fiji's National Union of Workers has advised its members not to sign individual contracts with the Water Authority despite being assured priority.
Govt debt drove Fiji budget contraction, economist
An economist in Fiji says reckless government spending means it had to cut expenditure in this year's budget.
Fiji police will go on trial for murder in October
A trial date has been set for two police officers in Fiji charged with murder.
Sport: 'Pasifika Challenge' to boost Rugby World Cup prep
Samoa, Fiji and Tonga will take part in an international rugby double header in Auckland later this year as the Pacific teams fine-tune their preparations for the World Cup in Japan.
Invasive species entering Fiji through ships' ballast water
The Fiji government says invasive species being carried into the country on ships have the potential to cause great harm to the environment.
Fiji sugar price surge assured despite Brexit uncertainty
Fiji will continue to get a premium price for sugar exports to Britain despite uncertainty over Brexit, the Fiji Sugar Corporation says.
Foreign duo claim abuse by Fiji employer
Two Bangladeshi nationals have lodged a complaint with the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission over alleged abuse by their employer.
Lawyer details human rights abuses in Fiji jails
Fiji human rights lawyer Aman Ravindra-Singh says until there is respect for the rule of law in Fiji the dire situation in the country's prisons will continue. Audio
Sport: Fijian Latui stand down players following yellow cards
The Fijian Latui will stand down two players from their final match in Global Rapid Rugby's "Pacific Showcase", after they received yellow cards in Friday night's narrow victory over Kagifa Samoa.
Police: Nothing suspicious about AFP staff in Bougainville
Bougainville deputy police commissioner, Chief Inspector Francis Tokura, says there is nothing suspicious about the presence there of Australia Federal Police last week.
Sport: Pacific women to commentate on FIFA Women’s World Cup
Three female sports journalists from Fiji and Vanuatu will commentate at the FIFA Women's World Cup this month, as part of a ground-breaking pilot project for women's sport.
Sport: Dream becomes reality for Samoan weightlifters
Samoa have finished an historic week at the Junior World Weightlifting Championships with an impressive haul of three gold and two silver medals in Suva.
