News

Nation gathers in rain to farewell Ratu Epeli

Mourners have begun gathering at Albert Park in Suva this morning for the state funeral ceremony of the late former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

April 17, 2026 7:45 am
 

Court

Court pushes back on near-final settlement

Parties in a High Court case involving the Judicial Services Commission and the State have reached a settlement in principle. They are now focused on finalising the form of the court orders.

April 17, 2026 7:33 am
 

News

High Court upholds Consumer Council in landmark food safety case

The Consumer Council of Fiji welcomes the landmark judgment delivered by the High Court in Suva yesterday, which dismissed a long-running lawsuit brought by Hansons Supermarket regarding the condemnation and destruction of unfit meat products.

April 17, 2026 7:32 am
 

News

Suspicion grows over Dreketi's emergency desiltation plan

Traditional fisheries owners from the Vanua o Nabekavu in Macuata are questioning why an “emergency” dredging project is being pursued at the mouth of the Dreketi River, despite no current flooding affecting nearby communities.

April 17, 2026 7:31 am
 

Rugby

Fiji fired up for historic Hong Kong 7s

From their first triumph in 1977 to their most recent title in 2019, the Fiji Airways Fiji men’s 7s team’s legacy at the Hong Kong 7s remains unmatched.

April 17, 2026 7:31 am
 

News

Illegal fishing by locals raises concern

The Ministry of Fisheries has revealed that a growing number of illegal fishing cases in Fiji are being carried out by local fishermen, raising serious concerns about compliance and enforcement in coastal communities.

April 17, 2026 7:30 am
 

Rugby

Fisher heads Fijiana with six in line for debut

Captain Alfreda Fisher will lead a Vodafone Fijiana XV side featuring a host of potential debutants when they take the field at Churchill Park in Lautoka in their opening match of the Oceania Women’s Rugby Championship today.

April 17, 2026 7:30 am
 

News

Women uphold sacred Bikabika vigil for late Ratu Epeli at State House

A quiet and deeply emotional atmosphere continued at the State House as women carry out the sacred iTaukei mourning ritual of Bikabika for the late former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

April 17, 2026 6:39 am
 

Rugby

Kolinisau stresses defence and connection

Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says the Hong Kong 7s remains one of the most significant tournaments for Fiji, both historically and emotionally.

April 17, 2026 6:26 am
 

News

iTaukei make up bulk of births

Ethnicity data shows iTaukei births made up the majority.

April 17, 2026 6:19 am
 

News

Madigibuli chooses silence in court

The man accused of allegedly murdering his 25-year-old pregnant wife at Waimanu Apartment in Suva in 2024 chose to remain silent when he was asked about his defence in the Suva High Court this morning after the prosecution closed its case yesterday.

April 17, 2026 6:18 am
 

Climate Change

Calls for better-targeted climate aid, not just more funding

Fiji is calling for a shift in how climate aid is delivered to the Pacific, urging development partners to focus on better-targeted, more effective support rather than simply increasing funding levels.

April 17, 2026 6:17 am

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