5 d. ago UN commends Fiji Police Act review for strong human rights focus

Delays by ministries in providing legal instructions are costing the State thousands of dollars in court penalties and damaging its credibility before the judiciary. Solicitor-General Ropate Green says his office is often unable to meet strict court timelines because instructions from client ministries arrive late or are incomplete. He says courts operate on fixed deadlines, […]

Events

6 d. ago Authorities monitor foreign workers for visa compliance in Fiji

The Ministry of Immigration says human trafficking concerns and visa overstays remain a top priority, with authorities closely monitoring foreigners arriving in Fiji for work, study or settlement. Permanent Secretary Aliki Salusalu says the ministry is committed to protecting foreign workers while ensuring strict compliance with visa conditions. Some overstays occur due to changing circumstances […]

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7 d. ago Government promises legal recognition and development for Banabans

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Banaban community, promising legal recognition, infrastructure upgrades, and inclusive development as Rabi marks 80 years since their arrival. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo described the occasion as a tribute to the courage and resilience of the Banabans, who arrived in 1945 facing extreme hardship, […]

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7 d. ago Limited airlift, airport size hold back North tourism arrivals

Tourism arrivals in Fiji’s Northern Division continue to lag, largely due to limited airlift capacity and inadequate airport infrastructure in Vanua Levu. Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka says the lack of larger runways remains a major barrier for hotels and community-based tourism operators trying to attract visitors to the North. Despite the […]

Society

7 d. ago ‘Zootopia 2′ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide

“Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide. With “Avatar: Fire and Ash” arriving Friday, it was a relatively quiet […]

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7 d. ago Authorities hold person of interest after Brown University shooting leaves two dead

Authorities detained a “person of interest” who was found in a Rhode Island hotel after the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and nine wounded at the Ivy League school as students took exams before winter break, authorities said on Sunday. Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said at a midday news conference that […]

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8 d. ago Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC

A United Airlines (UAL.O), flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A United spokesperson said the flight landed shortly after takeoff due to the loss of power in one engine. There were […]

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9 d. ago North Korean leader hails troops returning from Russia mission

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carryin. In a speech carried by KCNA, Kim praised officers and soldiers of the 528th Regiment of Engineers of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) for “heroic” conduct and “mass heroism” in fulfilling orders issued by […]

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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 […]

Events

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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2 w. ago EFL power restoration continues: Fijians urged to stay cautious

The aftermath of last night’s torrential downpour continues to affect electricity supply across several areas, with Energy Fiji Limited crew working around the clock to restore power. EFL confirmed that while electricity has gradually returned to most affected locations, some customers remain without supply as teams continue restoration efforts. The company states that EFL crew […]

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2 w. ago Playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan over drug charge

Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday. Officers at Naha Airport on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa arrested Harris on Nov. 16 for an alleged violation of customs law for having 0.78 grams […]

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2 w. ago Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August

Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with critically injuring another person in a stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train, just a few months after a Ukrainian refugee riding one of the city’s trains was killed in an unrelated knife attack. Oscar Solarzano, 33, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a […]

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2 w. ago Better land governance critical for sugar and agriculture sector

Permanent Secretary for Sugar Industry Dr. Vinesh Kumar says improving native land governance is essential for strengthening Fiji’s sugar industry and expanding agricultural production. Speaking at the 2025 Attorney-General’s Conference, Dr. Kumar says delays in land approvals and outdated processes continue to hold back farming investment, especially in cane farming and commercial agriculture. Dr Kumar says lease […]

Culture

2 w. ago Tourism Fiji brings industry leaders together for north consultation

Tourism Fiji convened an industry consultation and talanoa session last week, bringing together for the first time the full Tourism Fiji Board, Fiji Airports representatives, and tourism operators from across Vanua Levu and Taveuni. The gathering followed the organisation’s final board meeting for the year, held at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation’s Na […]

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2 w. ago 7,000 seedlings mark start of The Wonderful Company’s farm plan

The Wonderful Company, parent company of FIJI Water has taken a major step in its agricultural expansion, with the first batch of seedlings arriving in Waiqele, Vanua Levu. The pilot project will grow Persian limes, Mexican limes, lemons and papayas, marking the start of what the company says is a long-term investment in Fiji’s agriculture […]

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2 w. ago Mataele soaks in special homecoming as he joins for preseason

New Swire Shipping Fijian Drua recruit Manasa Mataele says returning home to begin preseason with the club has been an emotional and unforgettable milestone in his professional career. The 28-year-old joined the Drua camp this week, marking his longest stay in Fiji in a decade after spending nearly all his playing years abroad. His arrival […]

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2 w. ago Bosch actor O’Donnell trains as police officer in North Carolina

In the case of Bosch actor Jerry O’Donnell, art doesn’t just imitate life, it presages it. The 65-year-old actor, who has also appeared on series like Mad Men and The Young and the Restless, has taken his numerous law enforcement roles to heart to become a real-life cop. Now relocated to North Carolina, O’Donnell has […]

Events

3 w. ago Woman killed, man injured in shark attack off Australia’s east coast

A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in a shark attack on a beach near a popular surf spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said. Emergency services were called on Thursday morning to a beach at Crowdy Bay near Port Macquarie, about 350 km (218 miles) north of Sydney, after reports two […]

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3 w. ago EFL to carry out major work on Central 132kV line this Sunday

Energy Fiji Limited will switch off the 132kV Wailoa to Cunningham transmission line this Sunday to install lightning surge arrestors, in a major operation aimed at strengthening the reliability and safety of power supply across the Central Division. The planned shutdown will run from 4am to 6pm on 30th November 2025, weather permitting. The installation […]

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