Fiji Budget 25/26: Government delivers deficit budget

The government has announced a drop in the VAT rate from 15% to 12.5% for the new financial year, effective from 1 August 2025. This reduction in VAT is expected to deliver estimated savings of around $250 million for all Fijians. In addition, the...

Baseball is finally played: CNMI defeated Guam, Palau whipped FSM. Guam slammed Fiji

Fiji’s Navuasese dominates Boxing final

It was a swift performance in the ring for Mitieli Navuasese of the Haider Fighting club as he overpowered Josh Clarke of Australia to win gold in the sub-junior under-15 58-60kg category at the International Tri-Nations amateur boxing competition...

Identifying forest invasive species in Fiji and Tonga using machine learning: A Pacific Islands case study

Fiji PM confirms attendance in PNG

FIJI Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will attend the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby on September 16, 2025, to mark Papua New Guinea’s milestone.Mr Rabuka praised PNG counterpart James Marape for his leadership in...

Fiji dominates Pacific Rim Deaf Rugby 7s tournament

Source: Fiji Rugby / Facebook The Fiji men’s and women’s Deaf Rugby 7s teams stormed through the Pacific Rim Deaf Rugby 7s Tournament, both going unbeaten and capping off their campaigns with commanding victories in their respective finals. The...

DPM: Fiji missed out on a major investment opportunity

FIJI missed out on a major investment opportunity nearly two decades ago, one that could have brought $1.6 billion into the country, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Mr Kamikamica said Fiji Water had...

Agriculture still king in Fiji’s workforce

Fiji’s job market is still heavily tied to farms and markets with over a third of all workers employed in agriculture and sales. This is based on findings from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023–24 Employment and Unemployment Survey. It showed...

Budapest Convention – Fiji leads Pacific in global cybercrime fight

FIJI has become the first Pacific country, and the 50th globally, to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention against Cybercrime, demonstrating its commitment to global cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime. Fiji’s...

195 active projects in Fiji worth $5.5billion

FIJI, at present, is home to 195 active investment projects worth an estimated $5.5billion, with the potential to grow to $13b, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Mr Kamikamica said the projects spanned...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Game plan

Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne emphasised the importance of focusing on getting their game right and bringing energy to the field as they prepare to face Australia this weekend. Despite facing some challenges such as weather...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 2: Palau Men and Fiji Women Victorious

KOROR (Palau) - The competition was fierce at Stop 2 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Multiple games went to overtime, Vanuatu achieved a major upset victory, two-point shots were raining down, and the home fans had a...

Fiji confident on EU blacklist removal

The Ministry of Finance has expressed confidence that Fiji will be removed from the European Union blacklist following an upcoming review. While speaking during the Post Budget Breakfast, Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder emphasized...

Coral Gene Bank – Fiji – a global leader in ocean conservation and sustainable tourism

Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated June 16, 2025 FIJI stands proud as a global leader in ocean conservation and sustainable tourism under the stewardship of the Coalition Government. Deputy Prime...

Coffee gold mines – Businesswoman optimistic about Fiji’s brewing future in industry

SOME Fijians may have gold mines behind their homes without realising it, according to a representative from Ona Coffee Pte Ltd. Businesswoman Noleen Billings said many properties in Fiji already have coffee growing wild and residents may not even...

14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas

14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas The youngest Fiji Kulas player, Adi Ulamila Reva, will be playing for more than just a win when she takes the field on Saturday in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup...

Serevi: Sports is a vehicle for change

FIJI rugby 7s legend Waisale Serevi is a big believer in sports being a strong vehicle for change especially in the lives of young people. Since launching the Serevi International Academy of Rugby – Stay strong, say no drugs in the United States,...

Miss Earth Fiji leads environmental campaign in Philippines

Ashlin Alveena Prasad, Miss Earth Fiji and Youth Environmental Advocate, says Fiji plays an important role in supporting young people and leading efforts to protect the environment. She recently led a campaign at Mabolo High School in Cebu City,...

Boost for Fiji Kulas

With all their overseas stars finally assembled in camp, the Fiji Kulas believe they have their strongest squad yet to chase a historic FIFA Women’s World Cup place. The Fiji women’s senior football team are preparing for the OFC Women’s Nations...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | A phone call that changed things for Wye

New addition to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, Sam Wye, received the call-up of a lifetime when head coach Mick Byrne reached out with an unexpected invitation, for him to be part of the team for their first test match against the Wallabies. The...