News

Extension granted for review of controversial Employment Bill

Parliament has granted more time for scrutinising the controversial Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025, after the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs requested an extension to complete wider public consultations.

December 4, 2025 10:42 am
 

Health

Leptospirosis kills two, warning issued for Northern Division

The Ministry of Health is urging people in the Northern Division to take extra precautions after two recent deaths linked to leptospirosis.

December 4, 2025 10:30 am
 

News

RFMF quietly maps a forgiveness plan

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is developing a structured plan to engage the Indo-Fijian community. The move forms part of its wider reconciliation efforts following the events of 1987 and 2000.

December 4, 2025 9:39 am
 

World

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.

December 4, 2025 9:26 am
 

Entertainment

Eric Dane shares ALS diagnosis and advocacy efforts

Actor Eric Dane has been brutally honest about the reality that he’s facing after having been diagnosed with ALS, since he revealed it in April.

December 4, 2025 9:00 am
 

News

RBF reports stronger economy, lower inflation and major digital reforms

Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel has tabled the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s August 2024–July 2025 Annual Report, confirming a stronger economic outlook, easing inflation and major progress on financial and digital reforms.

December 4, 2025 8:49 am
 

News

Fiji tourism earnings reach $918.4m in September quarter

Fiji’s tourism sector recorded a 25.7% increase in earnings for the September quarter of 2025, reaching $918.4 million, up from $730.8 million in the same period last year.

December 4, 2025 8:30 am
 

World

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days.

December 4, 2025 8:30 am
 

News

Fiji seals new pact to boost democratic governance

Government has formalised a new partnership with International IDEA through a Host Country Agreement aimed at strengthening Fiji’s democratic institutions, improving elections and boosting national resilience against misinformation.

December 4, 2025 8:20 am
 

Entertainment

So You Think You Can Dance contestant Donyelle Jones dies at 46

So You Think You Can Dance contestant Donyelle Jones died Tuesday, her family announced on her official social media. She was 46.

December 4, 2025 8:00 am
 

Sports

Vuli proud to see referees recognised in inaugural awards

After a hundred years of referees quietly carrying the heartbeat of Fijian rugby, their moment has finally arrived, and for educator Kuini Vuli, the call informing her of her nomination left her overwhelmed with emotion.

December 4, 2025 7:34 am
 

News

Questions raised over LTA body-cam controls

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of the Land Transport Authority’s new body-camera pilot program, with questions over the fact that officers currently decide when the devices are switched on or off.

December 4, 2025 7:30 am

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