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Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission to host nationwide consultations for public input
Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission opens with a pledge of independence and broad public engagement. The new chair says the process will collect nationwide submissions and present an… read more
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Fiji Forms Fuel Advisory Committee and Energy Subcommittee to Track Global Oil Market Volatility While Keeping Fuel Prices Steady
Fiji says there will be no immediate fuel-price hikes, but the government isn’t standing still. New advisory bodies will monitor volatile global markets and energy security, as… read more
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Fiji’s Meke Master Preserves Sacred Art by Teaching Without Fees
From a Fijian village, a master of meke reveals a vision that awakened his rare gift and sent him on a lifelong quest to keep the art… read more
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Fiji Police Clarify: Teachers Can Question Students Suspected of Offences and Must Report Details
New guidance to school leaders clarifies what teachers can do when they suspect a student is involved in illegal activity, emphasizing teachers as the frontline in spotting… read more
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Fiji village adopts lawa ni Qoibau restricting women’s kava drinking to restore family discipline
Traditional chiefs in Fiji’s Qoibau vanua unveil a new customary code aimed at restoring family discipline and community order. The lawa ni Qoibau covers drinking, noise, and… read more
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Barriers to Cancer Care Persist in Fiji’s North Despite Labasa Hospital Treatments
Despite available cancer care, women in Fiji’s Northern Division still face barriers like fear, information gaps, and financial constraints. An outreach initiative highlights how communities and partners… read more
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Fiji Seeks Royalty Reform to Direct Mining Profits to iTaukei Landowning Units, Extend to Water Resources and Link to Global Prices
A Fiji landowner leader is urging a sweeping review of mining royalties to ensure payments flow to iTaukei landowning units and better reflect global market values. The… read more
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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and police chief Qiliho plead not guilty to inciting mutiny in Suva court
Former Fiji prime minister Bainimarama and a former police chief faced court on charges tied to alleged attempts to incite mutiny within the military. Both pleaded not… read more
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Fiji Outer Islands Face Fuel Access Crisis as Vessels Denied Fuel on Lau and Rotuma Routes
Fuel access for Fiji’s outer islands is under strain as a leading shipping firm reports repeated refusals to dispense fuel on recent remote routes. The move threatens… read more