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Banabans raise concerns over constitutional consultation

Concerns have been raised over the level of Banaban participation in the constitutional review process, with a submission to the Special Committee on the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 highlighting that only 0.05 percent of Banabans were consulted or participated.

October 26, 2026 6:59 am

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Youth challenged to confront discrimination and division

Youth Assemblies of Fiji Western Division President Mosese Laweloa is urging young people to play a leading role in rejecting discrimination and treating everyone with the same level of respect and dignity.

October 26, 2026 6:58 am

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Nadi flood project cost pushed higher

The rising estimated cost of the long-awaited Nadi Flood Alleviation Project is raising fresh concerns over whether the major infrastructure plan
will be delivered after years of planning.

October 26, 2026 6:57 am

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Nasigatoka renews opposition to proposed mining project

Traditional landowners in Nasigatoka, Nadroga-Navosa, are renewing their opposition to a proposed gold mining project, claiming they were not consulted on an Environmental Impact Assessment report recently received by the district.

October 26, 2026 6:56 am

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Girls need safe spaces says Moce

Girls must be given a safe environment, access to quality education and equal opportunities to develop their potential.

October 26, 2026 6:54 am

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Daunabuna appointed deputy chair of SPTO

Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Civil Aviation Salaseini Daunabuna has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Pacific Tourism Organisation Board of Directors.

October 26, 2026 5:54 am

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Judgment awaited in stepdaughter rape case

A man charged with allegedly raping his two-year-old stepdaughter is awaiting judgment following a week-long trial at the Suva High Court.

October 26, 2026 5:53 am

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Waqa appointed new BAF CEO

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has appointed Nacanieli Waqa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from last month.

October 26, 2026 5:52 am

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SODELPA hits back at People's Alliance

The Social Democratic Liberal Party has strongly rejected criticism from the People’s Alliance Party over its refusal to support the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 in its current form.

October 25, 2026 5:15 pm

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HIV crisis exposes leadership gaps: Valatabu

Fiji’s HIV and drug-related challenges have raised questions about whether existing leadership structures are adequately representing the needs of vulnerable communities.

October 25, 2026 5:14 pm

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Road upgrades to tourism site delayed

The road leading to one of Nadi’s established cultural tourism attractions remains unsealed nearly seven years after improvements were first requested.

October 25, 2026 5:13 pm

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Deportation halted for six Indian nationals

October 25, 2026 5:10 pm