10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (173+ words) More support is needed for children leaving residential care when they turn 18, particularly young girls and those living with disabilities. Minister for Women, Children Sashi Kiran says the transition from residential care to independent living remains a major challenge. She…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago   (141+ words) The Government has begun consulting children as it considers restricting social media use for those aged 16 and under. The consultation is looking at the risks children face online, including inappropriate content, grooming and exploitation. Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya says,…...

12+ hour, 32+ min ago   (143+ words) The Paramount Chief of the Burebasaga Confederacy, Ro Teimumu Kepa, has rejected Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry’s claim that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was lobbying the Great Council of Chiefs to postpone the election. Responding to the claim, Ro…...

12+ hour, 27+ min ago   (132+ words) is being seen as an important step in keeping them safe online. This comes as Fiji considers restricting social media access for children aged 16 and under. Save the Children Fiji Child Protection Facilitator Ilisapeci Buinimasi says children need to understand…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago   (715+ words) FBC News More From The FBC Employment Minster passes away Share Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh has passed away in Brisbane today, the Office of the Prime Minister has confirmed. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka expressed his condolences to Singh’s family,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (265+ words) Financial pressure and unstable revenue are limiting Nasinu Town Council’s ability to deliver infrastructure projects and municipal services. Acting Chief Financial Officer Imran Khan says the council collects about 3.1 million dollars in rates, while its expenditure on services is significantly…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (329+ words) The tabling of Fiji’s Constitutional Review Commission Report in Parliament is not expected to have any impact on the upcoming General Election. Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga says the Commission’s recommendations are not automatically binding on…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (227+ words) A job in Fiji’s Ministry of Education was replaced by work at a service station when Rohit Roy Kumar moved to Australia. His experience reflects a challenge some Fijian migrants face when their qualifications and professional experience do not immediately…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (169+ words) Fiji will put measures in place to ensure more overseas study opportunities do not lead to a loss of skilled workers. The issue was raised by Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs member Virendra Lal who questioned whether sending more Fijians…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (246+ words) The Next-Gen Alliance Party says its Listening Tour will go beyond traditional political meetings, with public views expected to shape what the party takes forward if elected. Party General Secretary Frederick Babitu Kataiwai states that it wants to hear directly…...