News

Indigenous Rights Bill must deliver outcomes

The Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei wants the proposed Rights of Indigenous Peoples Bill to deliver practical outcomes for iTaukei communities, rather than simply formalising Fiji’s commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

August 9, 2026 7:46 am
 

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Refugee pharmacist calls for clear registration pathway

A pharmacist is calling for a clear pathway in Fiji’s pharmacy laws for refugees with overseas qualifications.

August 8, 2026 5:10 pm
 

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Man cops prison term for raping daughter

A man has been sentenced to 15 years and 10 months imprisonment for raping his daughter on four separate occasions.

August 8, 2026 5:08 pm
 

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Fiji must lead drug rehab priorities: Wong

Australia says Fiji’s priorities will guide any future support for drug rehabilitation as the country responds to the growing drug crisis.

August 8, 2026 5:06 pm
 

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Stronger action against marine pollution

Protecting Fiji’s marine environment will require stronger partnerships between government, businesses and communities to tackle marine litter and plastic pollution.

August 8, 2026 5:04 pm
 

Business

Business leader’s forum secured

Fiji’s leading business conference has secured a new two-year partnership to strengthen collaboration between the private sector, investors, and policymakers as the country prepares for its next economic growth phase.

August 8, 2026 5:02 pm
 

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Mandatory driver course introduced to reduce accidents

Fiji is tightening its driver licensing system by making road safety training compulsory before new drivers can sit a learner licence test.

August 8, 2026 1:10 pm
 

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PIF says no member blocked China missile statement

The Pacific Islands Forum says no member state blocked a proposed statement on China’s recent ballistic missile testing into the Pacific.

August 8, 2026 1:08 pm
 

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Australia pushes Pacific climate action

Australia is urging world leaders to visit the Pacific and see the impacts of climate change firsthand, as the region prepares for key Pre-COP meetings.

August 8, 2026 1:06 pm
 

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VITA highlights untapped tourism opportunities

Many Indigenous resource owners, farmers, and cooperatives miss out on wider economic opportunities within Fiji’s tourism sector, leaving the potential to supply goods and services to resorts largely untapped.

August 8, 2026 1:04 pm
 

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Pharmacist calls for spot fines

Pharmacists are calling for tougher enforcement of the law, including spot fines and the immediate closure of pharmacies operating without a registered pharmacist.

August 8, 2026 7:56 am
 

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Six missing mariners rescued in Lau

Six people who went missing at sea in Fiji’s Lau Group have been rescued after a major joint operation involving the Fiji Navy and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

August 8, 2026 7:55 am

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