News

Fiji backs regional tuna cooperation deal

The Cabinet has endorsed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening regional cooperation in the sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna.

June 17, 2026 3:13 pm
 

News

Narube warns against vote-buying budget measures

Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube has cautioned the government against what he describes as irresponsible spending and politically motivated handouts in the upcoming national budget.

June 17, 2026 1:06 pm
 

Education

Teacher exodus threatens student retention

The growing number of teachers leaving classrooms could undermine efforts to keep children in school and increase their vulnerability to child labour.

June 17, 2026 1:04 pm
 

News

Pacific leaders warn against mining

A push to start deep-sea mining is raising concerns from Pacific leaders and environmental groups, who warn it can harm fragile ocean ecosystems.

June 17, 2026 1:02 pm
 

News

Sabeto village to benefit from $1.7m evacuation centre

The government has allocated a major $1.17 million for the construction of an evacuation centre at Nagado Village in Sabeto, Nadi.

June 17, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Rain system moves away

The rain bands that brought wet weather across Fiji yesterday have now moved away from the country, and weather conditions are expected to improve over the coming days.

June 17, 2026 12:16 pm
 

News

Farmers reject boycott claims

Farmers in the North have rejected suggestions that they are deliberately delaying the start of the 2026 crushing season, arguing that rising fuel costs and unresolved harvesting payments are the real challenges facing the industry.

June 17, 2026 12:15 pm
 

Court

King Khan guilty of possession of Meth

The Suva Magistrate’s Court has found Imran Khan, also known as King Khan, guilty of possession of illicit drugs.

June 17, 2026 10:34 am
 

News

Policing Ministry plans to enhance maritime presence

The Ministry of Policing has raised concerns over ongoing challenges in accessing Fiji’s vast maritime areas while combating transnational crime, particularly drug trafficking.

June 17, 2026 7:49 am
 

News

Police can only search phones of arrested individuals: Daveta

The Permanent Secretary for Policing says concerns surrounding a proposed provision in the Police Bill allowing access to mobile phones have been misunderstood.

June 17, 2026 7:48 am
 

News

Border screening still manual despite rising arrivals

Passenger risk checks are still being carried out manually, with no automated system in place to process incoming traveller data.

June 17, 2026 7:47 am
 

News

Fiji Museum extends digitisation with New Zealand support

The Fiji Museum has been given a funding boost by the New Zealand High Commission, allowing the facility to continue the digital preservation of artefacts to March 2027.

June 17, 2026 7:47 am

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