9 h. ago Savusavu businesses call for stronger security this festive season

The Savusavu Chamber of Commerce, together with local business houses, is calling for increased supervision and enforcement in Savusavu Town during the Christmas festive season. Chamber President Avikash Pillay says the festive period brings higher traffic volumes, increased shopper activity, and extended business hours, which require stronger coordination between the Savusavu Town Council and the […]

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1 week ago Prasad’s stay application transferred to Justice Bull’s court

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad appeared in the Suva High Court this morning for his stay application matter. Professor Prasad is challenging the charge laid by Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption against him. He is charged with a count of failure to comply with statutory disclosure requirements. On or about […]

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1 week ago New research reveals low trust in official information sources

A new BBC Media Action study has revealed that only a small fraction of Fijians rely on or trust information from official sources. The survey of more than 1,000 Fijians found that seven percent turn to local authorities or government officials for information, and only five percent trust the information they receive from them. The […]

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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 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 Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders

US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said “decaying” European countries had failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, accusing them of letting Kyiv fight “until they drop”. […]

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1 week ago Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed

A US federal judge has ruled that the Department of Justice can release grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking investigation. Judge Paul Engelmayer says a new law passed by Congress requires the Justice Department to publish files related to Jeffrey Epstein by next week. He says safeguards will be put in place to […]

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1 week ago ‘One Battle After Another’ leads Hollywood’s Golden Globe nominations

Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” racked up a leading nine Golden Globe nominations on Monday, positioning the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller as an early favorite on Hollywood’s road to the Academy Awards. The movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson stars DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary who springs into action when his daughter’s life is in […]

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1 week ago China condemns Japan’s “Unacceptable” military threat after radar incident

China has accused Japan of posing a military threat after Tokyo said Chinese fighter jets locked their radar onto Japanese aircraft. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his visiting German counterpart that Japan’s actions were “completely unacceptable,” escalating tensions between the two countries. Japan condemned the radar lock-on as a dangerous and provocative act, while […]

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1 week ago Indonesia says more than $3 billion in recovery funds required after Sumatra floods

Indonesia’s Sumatra island will require 51.82 trillion rupiah ($3.11 billion) in reconstruction and recovery funds following a series of deadly floods, senior government officials said. The death toll from the cyclone-induced floods and landslides reached 950 as of Monday, with 274 people still missing, according to official data. The storms also killed about 200 people […]

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2 w. ago Restoring trust key as police tackle drug challenges: Tudravu

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has acknowledged the significant internal challenges faced by the organization as it works to rebuild public trust amid rising drug cases involving its own officers. Speaking at the 27th Attorney General’s Conference in Nadi, Tudravu addressed the issue of institutional integrity, describing the removal of officers involved in drug offences as […]

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2 w. ago Acting allowances being paid, delays due to verification: Radrodro

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro confirms that acting allowances for teachers and non-teaching staff are being paid, but some delays remain due to verification and procedural requirements. He confirmed this while responding to a question by Opposition Member of Parliament Hem Chand who expressed concern that delayed payments were affecting staff morale and productivity. Chand also cited instances […]

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2 w. ago Kolinisau demands sharper defence as Fiji target maximum points

Fiji Airways Fiji men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says the team must lift its defensive standards and maintain consistency as they shift their focus to this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Reflecting on their Dubai campaign, Kolinisau said Fiji’s performances showed promise but also exposed critical areas requiring immediate improvement. “We’ve got to try and […]

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2 w. ago Byrne welcomes “good pool” as Flying Fijians assess World Cup path

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has welcomed Fiji’s Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, describing it as both exciting and favourable as preparations begin for the expanded 24-team tournament in Australia. Fiji has been grouped with Argentina, Spain and Canada in Pool C, a mix Byrne believes offers familiarity, opportunity and strong rugby match-ups. […]

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2 w. ago Disability inclusion must be practical across the system: FCEF

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says disability inclusion must shift from policy statements to practical, affordable action supported by government, employers and national systems. Speaking at the national dialogue on disability inclusion, FCEF Manager Advocacy, Gaylene Kamali said Fiji’s new 2025–2035 Disability Rights Policy provides a clear vision, but the challenge is turning that […]

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2 w. ago Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending

Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the European market, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said on Monday. “Canada’s participation in SAFE will fill key capability gaps, expand markets for Canadian suppliers, and attract European defence investment […]

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3 w. ago COMPOL orders probe into allegations against senior officers

Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has ordered an internal investigation into allegations that senior police officers are aiding individuals involved in illegal activities. He says that if the claims are proven false, action will be taken against the author of the social media post, stressing that the Fiji Police Force will not allow its officers’ […]

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3 w. ago Ro Teimumu urges RFMF to uphold role in protecting the public

Na Gone Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa, is urging the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to uphold their role in protecting the public and to never again be involved in national upheavals as experienced in the past. Accepting the traditional apology from the RFMF yesterday at the QEB Barracks in Nabua, […]

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3 w. ago Fiji’s digital boom fuelling misinformation risks: British counsellor

British High Commission Counsellor Josh Kemp says Fiji’s rapidly expanding digital landscape is creating both opportunity and danger, with new research showing how easily false information spreads across the country’s most-used platforms. Speaking during the launch of the BBC Media Action Audience Research Report, Kemp says Fiji is now highly digitally connected, with almost every […]

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