Early medical treatment could help kidney patients avoid up to fifteen years of dialysis, helping prevent further complications and health issues while also reducing the financial burden of long-term dialysis care.

After 26 years of persistent pleas amid rising seas and coastal erosion, the Yavusa Vulagi of Nasilai village in Nakelo, Tailevu, finally saw their prayers answered with the official launch of a $1.57 million seawall yesterday.

Island representatives from Kadavu attending the National Rural Development Plan consultation have raised concerns over the ongoing lack of reliable internet connectivity on the island.

The Fijian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Arab Emirates on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates of competency, marking a significant step forward for Fiji’s maritime sector.

Fiji is among 75 countries affected by a new decision by the United States Government to suspend immigrant visa processing, as part of an expanded immigration crackdown under the Donald Trump administration.

The youngest patient registered this year is a 19-year-old woman diagnosed with the rare Gestational Trophoblastic Cancer.

The Miss Fiji Pageant has invited parties raising concerns about its operations to lodge formal complaints, saying it remains open to mediation and roundtable discussions to address any grievances.

The Vanua o Nalolo Great Council of Chiefs meeting focused on executing a key Memorandum of Understanding signed on December 22, 2025, as leaders moved to strengthen the Vanua’s business arms and improve revenue streams for long-term sustainability.

The Fiji Council of Social Services says decisions made in Suva are too often leaving the country’s most vulnerable people struggling on the ground, highlighting clear gaps between policy intent and lived reality.

The Suva City Council has highlighted plans to strategically increase the number of bins across the city to curb the rising trend of illegal waste disposal.

Senior managers of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services have started the year with a crucial three-day National Strategic Planning Workshop at the Pearl Resort in Pacific Harbour, aimed at shaping the future direction of Fiji’s health system.

Eight farmers in the Western Division have received New Farmer Assistance and Lease Premium Renewal grants, as the Coalition Government continues its push to rebuild Fiji’s sugar communities.