As Fiji prepares to celebrate its 55th Independence Day, small family businesses like Farina Chabella’s are embracing the patriotic spirit through creativity and tradition.

Forty farmers from Ra Province attended an intensive training exercise in dry land rice cultivation at Nanukuloa Agriculture Station, Rakiraki, this week.

The role of customary practices in achieving justice and healing for child abuse survivors came under the spotlight during a panel discussion at the launch of Fiji’s first-ever National Child Safeguarding Policy yesterday.

Businesses in Fiji must begin viewing cybersecurity compliance not as a burden, but as a strategic asset.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka officially launched the Prime Minister’s Sugar Cane Farmers Award, reaffirming the Coalition Government’s full commitment to revitalising Fiji’s sugar industry and restoring confidence among farmers, mill workers, and communities.

Fiji has marked a significant advancement in its trade and transport infrastructure with the commissioning of the country’s first-ever 15-ton axle pad test rig, a major investment aimed at improving road asset protection, trade compliance, and economic efficiency.

The Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission continued its second public hearing in Suva this morning, where family members of the late Kalivati Bakani, the former General Manager of the then Native Land Trust Board, shared their emotional testimonies.

Fiji loses $10m to cyber-attacks annually.

A Fijian Parliament delegation, led by Speaker Filimone Jitoko, has taken part in the 41st Small Branches Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, held alongside the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

The Land Transport Authority will begin equipping its Road Enforcement Officers with body-worn cameras, or bodycams, as part of efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and road safety across Fiji.

The Ministry of Health has committed to strengthening child protection systems within its services by improving staff training, establishing clear reporting and referral mechanisms, and enhancing partnerships with key stakeholders through the Network Coordinating Committee.

The $35 million Elevated Princess Road Water Infrastructure Project is set to improve water supply for residents along Princess Road, from Tamavua to Colo-i-Suva including Lami and Suva.