The Fiji Times

The Fiji Times is a daily newspaper published in English and based in Suva, Fiji. It was founded in Levuka on September 4, 1869, by George Littleton Griffiths, who lived from 1844 in Woolwich, England, to 1908 in Suva, Fiji. This makes it the oldest newspaper in Fiji that is still in circulation today. The newspaper proudly claims on its masthead to be "The First Newspaper Published In The World Every Day."

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Safeguard gains - Members urged to manage resulting pressures responsibly

1 week ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Timoci Vula

THE World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat is closely monitoring and analysing the tariff measures announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2. It is understood many WTO members had reached out to the Secretariat that is actively engaging with those countries in response to questions about the potential impact on their economies and the global trading system.
Yee heads WFF - The Fiji Times

1 week ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Timoci Vula

Women’s Fund Fiji (WFF) has appointed Victoria Yee as its new Executive Director. Vicky, as she is widely known, has been serving as the Acting Executive Director,She has played a pivotal role in guiding the Fund through its transitionary period over the past few months. Following a rigorous recruitment process, she has now been officially appointed to lead the Fund into its next chapter. Governance Board chair Patricia Naisara expressed her confidence in Vicky’s leadership.
SUN posts $8.35m pre-tax profit

1 week ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Timoci Vula

General insurance company Sun Insurance Company Ltd (SUN) has recorded a pre-tax profit of $8.35million for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. This marks an increase of 117 per cent compared to the $3.85m reported in the previous year. The company’s insurance income registered robust growth, increasing by 23 per cent throughout the year to reach $32.97m.
Stall by stall | Waqa’s desire to be successful

2 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Rakesh Kumar

At 65, Vilimaina Waqa remains a financially independent woman. She lives in Nayawasara Village in Tailevu and sells vegetables and yaqona at the Korovou Market. With her husband’s encouragement, she became a market vendor in 2000. She said it resulted from perseverance and a strong desire to succeed. “I was born on Taveuni,” Ms Waqa said. “My mum is from Qamea and my father hails from Kadavu. “After their marriage they lived on Qamea.
Lord Ram's teachings - The Fiji Times

2 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Rakesh Kumar

TRUTH, justice, righteousness, honesty and integrity are eternal, inspiration and unifying principles of Lord Ram that teaches us to always put national interest above anything else, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad.
New office an 'expensive exercise'

2 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Rakesh Kumar

THE establishment of a district office on Vanuabalavu in Lau will be a very expensive exercise, says Rural and Maritime Development Ministry permanent secretary Isoa Talemaibua. He told the Standing Committee on Social Affairs that a proposal would be resubmitted to the Government in the new financial year. “It was part of a request in 2018 and 2019, for the Government to support the establishment but funding was insufficient to construct a separate office on Vanuabalavu,” Mr Talemaibua said.
Singh calls for open discussion in homes

2 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Rakesh Kumar

THERE should be open conversations in households about menopause so that families understand what women go through during this stage, says Fiji Women’s Rights Movement executive director Nalini Singh. The NGO has launched a report titled, “The ‘M’ word: Ending the silence – Fijian women’s perceptions and experiences journey to and during menopause”.
Biman condemns sacrilege

3 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Rakesh Kumar

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says religious intolerance of any kind cannot and must never be condoned. Referring to the desecration of the Holy Ramayan at Vunicuicui Shiv Mandir in Labasa on Monday, Prof Prasad said it happened at a time when the significance and values of truth, justice and righteousness of the holy scriptures were being preached to mark the birth of Lord Rama. He described the desecration as inexcusable, intolerable and unforgivable.
Tuinamuana appointed FNPF board director

3 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Timoci Vula

The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) has appointed chartered accountant Sikeli Tuinamuana as a board director. Mr Tuinamuana – previously a partner at Ernst & Young for more than 21 years, serves as a Partner at Raki Partners at present. He brings more than 40 years of leadership experience in finance, governance, and strategic management, making him a valuable addition to the FNPF board.
Poor turn-out at forum

3 weeks ago | fijitimes.com.fj | Rakesh Kumar

There was a poor turnout at yesterday’s public consultation on the Code of Conduct Bill, Access to Information Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill. The Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights held its first public consultation in Korovou, Tailevu. Chairperson Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure said they were expecting a huge public turnout. “Today (yesterday) we started off our consultation here in Korovou but it didn’t turn out to be what we expected,” he said.