Crime

Radiographer jailed for assaulting vulnerable patient

A man who sexually assaulted a woman at a hospital in Kadavu in 2023 has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment by the Suva High Court.

February 1, 2026 4:32 pm
 

News

Renovations progress at Fiji’s overseas missions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is taking proactive steps to maintain and upgrade Fiji’s diplomatic missions abroad, highlighting ongoing renovations, strategic planning, and measures to support staff.

February 1, 2026 4:29 pm
 

World 7s Series

Fijiana power into 5th place final

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side have booked their place in the 5th Place Final at the Singapore Sevens after a commanding 36–12 win over Great Britain in the semifinal.

February 1, 2026 4:29 pm
 

News

Clean water ends decades of hardship for Narau families

Twenty families in Narau Settlement, Rakiraki, are finally enjoying clean and reliable drinking water following the commissioning of the Narau Water Project by Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu.

February 1, 2026 4:20 pm
 

News

New $12.1m dredger to boost flood defences

Japan has provided a new dredger to the Ministry of Waterways to strengthen flood mitigation and climate resilience.

February 1, 2026 4:17 pm
 

News

TLTB says staff hiring based on competency

The iTaukei Land Trust Board maintains that staffing is based on competency and job requirements, following concerns raised about gender balance during a Standing Committee on Social Affairs meeting.

February 1, 2026 4:13 pm
 

Super Rugby Pacific

Jackson hails productive NZ Camp for the Drua

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson says the team’s week-long camp in Mount Maunganui proved invaluable, both on and off the field, following their pre-season match against the Chiefs played on Friday.

February 1, 2026 4:10 pm
 

News

MoH tightens overtime approval process

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has issued a clarification on the overtime payments for its staff.

February 1, 2026 1:11 pm
 

News

Sea cucumber ban temporarily lifted

The Ministry of Fisheries has announced a temporary lift on the nationwide ban on harvesting and trading sea cucumbers, effective today under the Offshore Fisheries Management Regulations 2014.

February 1, 2026 12:50 pm
 

News

Minister appoints new Valuers Registration Board

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo has appointed new members to the Valuers Registration Board for a two-year term, effective today.

February 1, 2026 12:48 pm
 

News

St Pius X leads national recycling first

The Pacific Recycling Foundation has praised St Pius X Parish in Raiwaqa for leading the way in environmental action, following the successful launch of Phase 2 of the Circular Pacific Plastics Project within the parish community.

February 1, 2026 12:45 pm
 

World 7s Series

Fiji 7s reflect, reset and refocus ahead of semi-final

The Fiji Airways Fiji’s men’s 7s side have turned their attention to self-review and improvement as they prepare for today’s Singapore Sevens semi-final, following a hard-earned pool-stage victory over South Africa last night.

February 1, 2026 12:15 pm

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