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First Fiji local elections since 2005 set for September, with push to boost women’s representation
Fiji gears up for its first local elections in 21 years, with a renewed push to widen women’s representation at the municipal level. An extensive awareness drive… read more
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Fiji Police Chief Urges Detectives to Stay Focused on Investigations Amid Online Buzz
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu warns newly graduated detectives not to let social media chatter steer investigations, urging strict adherence to proper procedure in a rapidly changing crime… read more
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India announces one-month free visa extensions and overstay penalty waivers for foreign nationals stranded by Gulf travel disruptions
Temporary relief for travellers stranded by Gulf airspace disruptions: India announces one-month visa extensions, a retroactive waiver of overstay penalties, and free exit permits. The measures aim… read more
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Barbara Dreaver reveals 2008 Fiji entry ban at Nadi Airport in memoir Be Brave
An overnight detention at Fiji’s airport tests a veteran journalist’s resolve under a military regime. In a revealing memoir excerpt, Barbara Dreaver recalls the fear, the isolation,… read more
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Fiji Files ICJ Intervention to Shape Genocide Convention Interpretation in SA v Israel Case
Fiji has formally weighed in on a high-stakes ICJ case, offering a legal perspective on how the Genocide Convention should be interpreted. The intervention emphasizes evidentiary thresholds… read more
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Fiji 7s come from behind to beat Great Britain 24-19 at New York Sevens, Spain next
Fiji’s Sevens staged a dramatic comeback after a tough opening, edging Great Britain and keeping their pool hopes alive. With a quick turnaround to face Spain, the… read more
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Footpaths and Flowers: Usamate Mocks Cabinet Seats Amid FijiFirst Defections in Parliament
Opposition MP Jone Usamate sparked laughter in Parliament with a sharp jab about a mythical “Minister for footpaths and flowers” as he challenged shifting loyalties and possible… read more
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Fiji MPs urge tougher elder protections as 75-year-old eviction case prompts Family Law Act reform
An alarming case involving an elderly parent has reignited calls for tougher protections under the Family Law Act 2003. Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma says reforms are essential… read more
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Fiji approves $7 million grant to Pacific Polytech to expand TVET and upgrade facilities
Pacific Polytech secures a $7 million government grant to boost skills training and expand technical education in Fiji, after a brief legal review. This funding signals a… read more