17+ hour, 20+ min ago   (250+ words) Thirty-five young Fijians are being backed to turn business ideas into real enterprises under the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service’s Graduate Business Startup Grant Scheme. The programme, introduced in 2024 under the Coalition Government, is now entering its second cohort. TSLS…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago   (264+ words) The Fijian Drua expects its eight home matches next season to bring more money into the local economy. Fijian Drua General Manager Commercial Shane Hussein says previous home and trial matches have generated up to 108 million dollars a year for…...

17+ hour, 14+ min ago   (229+ words) Health officials are concerned about people taking matters into their own hands on social media in response to Fiji’s HIV situation. Concerns are growing over people shaming those affected by HIV, with warnings this could drive people away from testing…...

17+ hour, 14+ min ago   (238+ words) Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were the predominant offenders across several major crime categories recorded in August. According to the Fiji Police Force’s latest crime statistics, young men constituted the majority of offenders in theft, assault causing actual bodily…...

18+ hour, 49+ min ago   (830+ words) FBC News More From The FBC FHRADC demands rights-based HIV emergency response Share The government’s declaration of a national HIV emergency must translate into urgent, resourced action centered on human rights and dignity. Commissioner Chantelle Khan emphasizes that HIV affects…...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago   (167+ words) The Fiji Performing Rights Association’s 2026 FIPRA Music Awards will be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, on Thursday, 24 September at 6pm. FIPRA Board Chairperson Isireli Gumatua says the invitation-only event will bring together invited guests to celebrate the winners…...

18+ hour, 54+ min ago   (286+ words) The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there were 13 indictments filed in the High Court with a total of 39 counts of sexual offences last month. There were 17 accused persons charged with 39 counts of sexual offences. Of the 17 accused…...

19+ hour ago   (153+ words) Young Fijians with business ideas are being urged to apply for Government grant assistance before applications close in October. Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru says many rural youth groups are active and organised, but lack the funding to…...

19+ hour, 24+ min ago   (183+ words) More than 120 media personnel from across the Pacific will convene next week at the Wasawasa Lodge in Savusavu for the 8th Pacific Media Summit. Held in Fiji after a lapse of 14 years, the event will be co-hosted by the Pacific Islands…...

20+ hour, 9+ min ago   (166+ words) The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital is expanding its services to include more procedures for adults. Hospital Director Dr Kruppali Tappoo says the focus has largely been on children, but the hospital is now looking to help adults…...