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Fiji eyes 60% mechanical cane harvesting by next year

The Ministry of Sugar Industry is pushing ahead with plans to modernise farming, aiming to have 60 percent of the country’s sugarcane harvested mechanically by next year.

September 21, 2025 4:43 pm

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China reaffirms support for Fiji’s development

China has reiterated its commitment to supporting Fiji’s resilience, sustainable development, and trade.

September 21, 2025 4:33 pm

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Lessons drawn from Singapore’s digital success

Fiji is taking steps to build a future-ready digital economy, drawing inspiration from Singapore’s world-leading digital infrastructure.

September 21, 2025 4:25 pm

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UN honors 23 Police officers for service in South Sudan

In a momentous ceremony, twenty-three Police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were awarded the prestigious UN Medal for their outstanding contributions to peacekeeping efforts in the region.

September 21, 2025 3:45 pm

Education

More students taking technical subjects, but retention remains low

The Ministry of Education is raising concerns about shifting subject preferences and the low number of students continuing technical studies.

September 21, 2025 12:42 pm

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Immediate relief for Western Division cane farmers

Sugarcane farmers in Fiji’s Western Division are getting immediate financial relief after the recent fire at the Rarawai Mill.

September 21, 2025 12:41 pm

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Fiji trials first Japanese sugarcane harvester in Tavua

A milestone was marked for the country’s sugar industry yesterday with the launch of Fiji’s first hilly-terrain sugarcane mechanical harvester, supplied by Japan’s Kumiki Co., Ltd.

September 21, 2025 12:27 pm

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Freezer truck boosts Fiji’s agricultural exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has handed over a new freezer truck to Fresher Marketing Ltd, in a move aimed at strengthening Fiji’s agricultural exports and creating more opportunities for rural farmers.

September 21, 2025 12:18 pm

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Students explore automotive careers at Open Day

Tertiary students and young people had the opportunity to learn about career pathways in the automotive industry at Asco Motors’ first Open Day at its Nabua dealership yesterday.

September 21, 2025 12:06 pm

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Sugar industry remains on track

Acting Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has dismissed concerns about the future of the sugar industry following the recent fire at the Rarawai mill in Ba, making it clear that the sector remains strong and fully supported by the government.

September 21, 2025 8:27 am

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343 teachers resign, FPA calls for reform

September 21, 2025 7:56 am

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Spike in child illnesses

Hospitals are seeing a rise in child-related illnesses, with doctors warning of serious health risks if conditions go untreated.

September 21, 2025 7:50 am