Health

Nakasi residents raise abattoir odour concerns

Residents and vendors in Nakasi have raised concerns over a severe foul smell believed to be coming from the local abattoir.

January 12, 2026 4:53 pm
 

Climate Change

Budget timing delays disaster aid, warns FCOSS

The timing of Fiji’s national budget has repeatedly delayed disaster response and social assistance, according to Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga.

January 12, 2026 4:50 pm
 

Lifestyle

Still standing strong at 68

At 68-years-old, Jiale Sarasau is living proof that perseverance, faith, and hard work can change generations.

January 12, 2026 4:47 pm
 

News

First aid skills boost safety at Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park

Twenty-one members of the Mataqali Namara from Navunibau village in Namosi province received First Aid Certificates during the official opening of Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park recently.

January 12, 2026 2:55 pm
 

News

Matasawalevu villagers boost livelihoods with sustainable seaweed harvest

Ministry of Fisheries officers from the Kavala Station in Kadavu are working with villagers of Matasawalevu to harvest and sort seaweed at Matasawalevu Village.

January 12, 2026 2:52 pm
 

News

Education minister meets new UNICEF Pacific Representative

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, recently welcomed Hamish Young, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative for the Pacific, during a courtesy visit focused on strengthening collaboration on Fiji’s education reforms.

January 12, 2026 2:50 pm
 

News

Poor governance fuelling Fiji’s social crises: FCOSS

Weak and outdated governance systems are at the heart of many social crises affecting Fiji’s most vulnerable communities, the Fiji Council of Social Services says.

January 12, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

JSC members blindsided by FICAC job advertisement

Some members of the Judicial Service Commission were reportedly caught by surprise when the vacancy for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner was advertised.

January 12, 2026 12:59 pm
 

News

Mother tongue teaching vital for Fiji’s youth

Teaching in the mother tongue is vital for addressing many of the social and identity issues that young people in Fiji face today.

January 12, 2026 12:58 pm
 

News

Sacred Statue dragged and dumped

Police are investigating the vandalism of the Sri Shiva Subrahmanya Swami Temple, also known as Tagitagi Temple, in Tavua. A sacred shivling was forcibly removed and destroyed during the incident. The damage was discovered this morning when the temple priest arrived for prayers and found the statue missing.

January 12, 2026 12:53 pm
 

News

Ministry calls for compassion for gender-based violence survivors

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is calling on the public to respond with compassion and understanding when someone speaks up about gender-based violence.

January 12, 2026 12:50 pm
 

News

Fiji Airways updates power bank carriage rules

New safety measures will apply to the carriage and use of portable power banks on all Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights from January 19th.

January 12, 2026 11:39 am

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