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10+ hour, 35+ min ago (15+ words) Third cane payment of $10.91 per tonne to be paid by April 20th'The Fiji Times...
‘Young iTaukei less likely to vote for Indo-Fijian’
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (519+ words) Younger iTaukei people are significantly less likely to vote for Indo-Fijian candidates compared with older generations, a new study has revealed. This is widening the trust gap between the two ethnic groups, especially among those aged 18 to 35. According to the…...
Letters to the Editor | April 4, 2026
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (259+ words) Fuel situation RAKESH CHAND SHARMA NADI THE way Government dealt with the fuel situation in Fiji is likened to "a frog suffering from headache, cold and flu; meaning "medhaki ko sardard aur zukham ho gaya. Golden ash tray JIOJI O. TORONIBAU…...
PEOPLE | A second chance in Bua
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (781+ words) FOR 12 years, Rupeni Vesikula, a 53-year-old farmer from Bua, lived behind prison walls. Jailed for attempted rape in 2013, his life took a turn that many would never imagine. But after his release in 2024, Rupeni's return to society was met with…...
Reserve ‘Fijian for iTaukei’
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (131+ words) The Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) has called for a fundamental shift in how identity is defined in Fiji's Constitution, telling the Constitutional Review Commission that the term "Fijian" should be reserved exclusively for the iTaukei people. In a detailed…...
Serevi to promote brand
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (153+ words) Asco Motors has signed on Fiji rugby sevens legend Waisale Serevi as its official brand ambassador. The announcement was made by Asco Motors chief executive officer Ronald Kumar at their showroom in Nabua last week. He said through the partnership,…...
Ethnic harmony ‘masks deep tensions’
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (604+ words) Fiji's ethnic harmony masks deeper tensions that could resurface under pressure, a new national survey warns. Trust levels between communities are high with 84 per cent of iTaukei trusting Indo-Fijians and 93 per cent of Indo-Fijians trusting iTaukei but this coexists with…...
JSC maps out plan
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (204+ words) THE Judicial Services Commission met yesterday to assess its position and map out contingency plans ahead of pending court decisions involving the appointments of the acting and former FICAC commissioner. Speaking to the media, Chief Justice and JSC chair Salesi…...
New era for Ba refs
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (256+ words) THE Ba Rugby Referees Association adopted their first constitution last Saturday and then duly elected their executive committee for the next three years. Veteran match official Kolaia Caucau was elected as president following a secret ballot assisted by executives from…...
Cafe to complement city settings
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (261+ words) THE recently opened Brew and Bites Cafe will generate income for Lautoka City and provide a relaxing space for residents, said Housing and Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa.While officiating at the opening o f the cafe on Thursday, Mr…...