5 h. ago Ministry sees growing demand for agriculture products locally

The Ministry of Agriculture says demand for agricultural commodities has increased and is now higher than in previous years, despite Fiji having a relatively small population. Minister for Agriculture, Tomasi Tunabuna, says the rise in demand is driven by growing market needs and changing consumption patterns. He adds that, as a result, efforts are being […]

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11 h. ago LTA warns drivers against fatigue risks during festive travel

The Land Transport Authority is warning motorists that driver fatigue remains a silent but deadly risk on Fiji’s roads, especially during long-distance travel over the festive season. The Authority says tired drivers experience slower reaction times, poor judgment, and may slip into dangerous micro sleeps without any warning, significantly increasing the risk of serious accidents. […]

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11 h. ago Pacific Islands Forum rolls out strategic plan for partner engagement

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat says a new engagement and advocacy plan will shape how the region works with its partners. Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi says the plan will guide engagement at all levels while strengthening advocacy on climate change, security, and other regional priorities. He adds that a messaging guide will ensure the […]

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13 h. ago Council warns public against illegal crypto training schemes

The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning the public about a rise in illegal virtual asset–related training activities being actively promoted on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The Council says these schemes target local residents by promising high returns through so-called educational trading programmes, designed to lure participants into paying fees for online and in-person […]

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34 h. ago Ali warns harmful teachings can undo gains in fight against violence

Years of work to reduce violence against women and children can be undone when messages that place men as the unquestioned heads of households continue to be preached. That warning has come from Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali, who says while progress has been made in engaging churches and faith-based organisations, deeply rooted […]

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58 h. ago Pacific Islands Forum prioritizes climate resilience and regional unity

Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts. Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says these initiatives are key priorities for the 2050 Strategy and the region’s future. He adds that external engagement and advocacy will be guided by the 2026 Leaders’ Policy to ensure […]

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3 d. ago Police Act reform targets trafficking and transnational crime

Acting Police Commissioner, Aporosa Lutunauga says the proposed reforms to the Fiji Police Act 1965 are not about changing existing laws. He says it is about introducing new legislative tools to help the force operate effectively and safely in modern times. The proposed reforms aim to include provisions for DNA evidence, compulsory drug testing, breathalyzer […]

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4 d. ago Ministry and Police step up night patrols to protect children

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has raised concerns over the safety of children, particularly those under 16, who are being found unsupervised in public places at night during the festive season. The Ministry warns that leaving children unattended after dark exposes them to serious risks, including abuse, exploitation, robbery and road accidents. […]

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6 d. ago Netflix says its position on deal with Warner Bros Discovery unchanged

Netflix’s (NFLX.O), opens new tab decision to acquire assets from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab has not changed, its co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said in a letter to employees on Monday. The streaming giant won Warner Bros’ vote earlier this month, securing a $72 billion equity deal for its TV, film […]

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6 d. ago Counterfeit products a growing concern, Consumer Council cautions

Counterfeit products are becoming an increasing concern in Fiji’s markets, with authorities warning that many shoppers may be unknowingly purchasing fake goods. The Consumer Council of Fiji says while counterfeit items are widely sold, very few complaints are being lodged by consumers. Chief Executive Seema Shandil says many shoppers struggle to tell the difference between […]

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1 week ago First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific

The first climate migrants to leave the remote Pacific island nation of Tuvalu have arrived in Australia, hoping to preserve links to their sinking island home, foreign affairs officials said on Thursday. More than one-third of Tuvalu’s 11,000 population applied for a climate visa to migrate to Australia, under a deal struck between the two […]

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1 week ago World Cup ticket prices ‘monumental betrayal’ say fans’ group

Supporters hoping to attend next year’s World Cup final face paying thousands of pounds for the cheapest ticket. Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe has said it is “astonished” by Fifa’s “extortionate” pricing strategy, and called for ticket sales to be “halted immediately”. The Football Supporters’ Association’s England Fans’ Embassy said it was a “slap in […]

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1 week ago Heavy rains trigger widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest

Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding on Thursday across much of the Pacific Northwest from Oregon north through Washington state and into British Columbia, closing dozens of roads and prompting widespread evacuations. The intense downpours began earlier in the week, swept into the region by a storm system meteorologists call an atmospheric river, […]

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1 week ago Kiran urges young leaders to push for gender parity in politics

Women across Fiji have the ability to lead, but continue to face cultural, social and structural barriers in politics. This was highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during a workshop with emerging leaders at a Co-Creation Workshop in Nadi. Speaking to participants from the Nominated Women Mock Parliament and Youth […]

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1 week ago Idle youths vulnerable as church leaders urge national action

Church leaders are warning that Fiji cannot afford to ignore the growing number of young people roaming aimlessly in communities. They say the lack of structure and meaningful engagement is leaving them vulnerable to criminal activities. Vice Principal of Davuilevu Theological College, Reverend Taniela Baleinakorodala, says the country needs a more honest, open and practical […]

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1 week ago Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities

Canada has added four transnational extremist and insurgent groups to its list of foreign terrorist entities, Canada’s Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the government said was adding 764, Maniac Murder Cult and Terrorgram Collective, calling them “transnational ideologically motivated violent extremist networks” that target young people […]

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1 week ago Barrett warns Pacific facing rising transnational crime threat

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says transnational crime is no longer a problem faced by just one country, it is a growing threat that now stretches across the entire Pacific. Barrett made the comment when asked about the KVT gang, after three Fijian nationals linked to the syndicate were arrested in Western Sydney this […]

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1 week ago Bulitavu urges action as Pacific faces rising climate pressures

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu says Pacific Island nations are confronting increasingly severe environmental threats from eroding coastlines and declining fish stocks to the growing crisis of plastic pollution. Speaking at the Seventh United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Bulitavu said that despite these mounting challenges, the Pacific continues to lead with […]

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1 week ago Netflix faces consumer class action over $72 billion Warner Bros deal

Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab has been hit with a consumer lawsuit seeking to block the online video giant’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD.O), opens new tab studio and streaming businesses. The proposed class action, opens new tab was filed on Monday by a subscriber to Warner Bros-owned HBO Max who […]

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1 week ago Government rejects Dialogue Fiji’s warning of Referendum Bill

The government has rejected Dialogue Fiji’s claims that the National Referendum Bill 2025 is an unprecedented assault on democratic freedoms, saying the organisation has misrepresented the intent and provisions of the proposed law. In a statement, the government said the Bill does not prohibit public discussion on referendum issues, countering Dialogue Fiji’s warning that the […]

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