safety
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Fiji’s emergency medical system strains as fire service expands ambulance duties
Fiji’s emergency medical response is operating with a small, uneven ambulance fleet, raising questions about speed and access beyond urban centers. As the National Fire Authority takes on more ambulance duties and hotels boost in-house readiness, safety expectations are clashing with reality. What this shift means for visitors and communities is still taking shape.
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Fiji Sevens Target Bounce-Back in Valladolid With Sharper Discipline and Fitness
Fiji’s sevens squad heads to Valladolid with discipline and fitness questions already rising to the surface after a tough Hong Kong showing. In Pool C alongside Spain, France and the USA, the team faces a stern test as they chase a late-season revival. Can sharper defense and renewed focus unlock the potential promised by Fiji’s…
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Fiji’s RFMF imposes blanket drone ban on all installations, vows counter-drone measures
Fiji’s military tightens airspace, declaring a blanket no-fly zone over all installations and warning of counter-drone measures. The move heightens security around sensitive sites and signals a tougher stance on unauthorized drone activity.
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Fiji cyclone Vaianu: Rough seas halt outer-island damage surveys as relief work waits for safe deployment
Safety and rough seas are delaying on-the-ground surveys in Fiji’s Western Division as initial damage checks move toward verification and relief planning. With outer islands still inaccessible and weather conditions uncertain, officials say the next steps hinge on safe access for field teams.
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Nasau Bridge 1 Opens After Deck Upgrade, Boosting Safety and Load Capacity on Nasau Road in Nadi
Nasau Bridge 1 on Nasau Road has reopened after a major upgrade. A newly installed deck aims to boost safety, extend service life and support heavier loads, helping commuters, freight, and emergency responders cross more reliably. This upgrade reflects Fiji’s broader effort to strengthen the nation’s road network.
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Fiji ferry disruption as Interlink passengers disembark by dinghy amid Rakiraki public jetty dispute
Tensions are rising over access to Fiji’s public jetties as a recent ferry delay highlights safety concerns and contested berthing rules. With limited space and growing disputes, passengers and schedules could be the casualties of a widening maritime debate.
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Fiji Housing Authority warns homeowners: excess fuel at home could jeopardize group property insurance
New safety guidance warns that storing fuel beyond normal household needs can raise fire risks and may affect insurance coverage. It stresses keeping fuel to everyday amounts and following safety rules to protect homes and finances.
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Fiji rental housing guideline outlines urgent-repair duties for landlords and tenant remedies
Fiji’s rental guide offers a practical, non-binding roadmap for keeping homes safe, with clear steps on urgent repairs, how tenants can arrange fixes if landlords delay, and a path to escalate disputes—balancing safety with rights for both sides.
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Noco Delta Road Sealing Begins in Rewa, Promising Smoother Travel and Less Dust
Seal extension works are underway along a rural Rewa route, signaling a smoother, safer ride for locals. The upgrade aims to curb dust and mud, shorten travel times, and boost daily access for students, farmers, and traders.
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Fiji’s TotalEnergies: Fuel supply steady as it manages distribution amid volatile markets
TotalEnergies Fiji says there’s no national fuel shortage, even as a few stations report brief pump outages amid a surge in demand. Supplies are being actively managed to prevent wider disruptions, with officials urging responsible use and warning against stockpiling during volatile global markets.