News
-
Fiji Romance Scam: Fake Profiles Exploit Women’s Images to Target Overseas Men
An unsettling online romance scam is using stolen images and fake profiles to lure men overseas into costly traps. Experts describe it as a dangerous mix of romance fraud, sextortion, and image-based abuse that targets those with perceived higher finances. The case underscores the need for online vigilance and awareness to spot warning signs before…
-
Fiji Plans New Elder Protection Policy as Neglect Concerns Rise
Fiji is charting a new course to protect its aging citizens as concerns about neglect and elder health rise. A national policy—and possibly a dedicated law—are being shaped through nationwide consultations to ensure better care and respect for seniors.
-
Fiji Methodists mark Father’s Day with harvest thanksgiving across divisions
In Fiji, Father’s Day takes on a harvest-filled glow as Methodist communities share the season’s first fruits in gratitude. The gathering coincides with Holi, underscoring a cross-cultural spirit of thanks that unites faith and harvest hope.
-
Fiji Prohibited Immigrant Status Upends Canadian Drug Case
A high-stakes legal tangle unfolds as a Canadian national convict, declared a prohibited immigrant, faces deportation jitters just as a retrial is ordered. With bail and custody on a razor’s edge, the courtroom drama tests how immigration status can collide with the courts—and what comes next could reshape the case.
-
Fiji Deportation Battle: Prohibited Immigrant Rahman Faces Court Over Removal Order Amid Pending Charges
Immigration policy collides with the criminal justice system as a Fiji-Canadian national faces a removal order while his case remains unresolved. The latest hearing tests bail, detention, and how pending charges are treated—signals that could shape future cases.
-
Fiji in Crisis: HIV Surge, Yaqona Overuse and Crime Spur Community Action
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu warns of a looming crisis gripping Fiji’s communities—from rising drug use and unsafe health practices to growing HIV risk and non-communicable diseases. He calls for a united, grassroots turnaround that brings government, religious groups, and traditional leaders together to rebuild safety, health, and productivity.
-
Fiji Civil Service Reforms: Performance Deals, AI Training and a 5-Year HR Plan
Fiji is rolling out sweeping civil-service reforms designed to boost accountability and improve service delivery. With binding performance agreements for senior officials, a full functional review, and an AI-powered, data-driven HR plan, the reform aims to align talent with national priorities and deliver tangible results for citizens.
-
Fiji’s Job Fairs Open Global Opportunities for Local Workers
Fiji’s employment drive is widening horizons for workers and their families. From local job fairs to overseas seasonal roles, opportunities are growing—backed by stronger welfare monitoring and protective measures. Discover how these efforts are shaping safer, more rewarding paths to livelihoods and new skills.
-
Fiji Plans Rehab-First Facility as Inmate Drug Offenses Rise
Fiji is weighing a bold shift in corrections: a dedicated rehabilitation facility could put treatment before punishment as drug offenses rise among inmates. Staffed by doctors, counselors, and psychologists, the project aims to tackle root causes and boost reintegration. Its progress now depends on funding and partnerships, with international support in sight.
-
Fiji High Court Delays Ruling on Procurement Reports in Sharma-Bainimarama Trial
Procedural questions cloud a high-profile Fiji trial as the Suva High Court defers ruling on the admissibility of procurement reports. The judge says the unusual application will be revisited later, even as the first witness takes the stand in a case involving serious charges against senior officials. The proceedings promise a deeper look at governance…