News

Ministry conducts talks on marine initiatives

The Ministry of Fisheries has held its first formal consultation with the Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Levuka, Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotuinaceva, at the Provincial Administration Boardroom, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration with traditional leaders on marine development initiatives.

January 16, 2026 3:08 pm
 

News

Ministry launches hydrographic taskforce for safer waters

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has launched a new Tourism Hydrographic Taskforce aimed at strengthening Fiji’s nautical tourism sector through improved maritime safety and strategic seabed mapping.

January 16, 2026 3:05 pm
 

World

Major fire breaks out in slum area of South Korea's Gangnam district

Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were deployed on Friday to fight a major fire in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.

January 16, 2026 2:13 pm
 

Entertainment

Olivia Dean, Little Simz and Central Cee lead 2026 Mobo nominations

Olivia Dean and Little Simz have topped the nominations for the 2026 Mobo awards, which celebrate black music in the UK and beyond.

January 16, 2026 1:57 pm
 

Education

Over 204,000 back-to-school applications processed

The Ministry of Finance has begun rolling out the $200 Back-to-School Assistance, with payments commencing this afternoon and set to continue through the weekend.

January 16, 2026 1:02 pm
 

News

Major drug bust in Tavua

Police are at the Vatia Wharf in Tavua, where a major drug bust took place in the early hours of this morning.

January 16, 2026 1:00 pm
 

Sports

Young gun finds motivation at Coral Coast 7s

Birdland Brothers rover Maika Ratuere is drawing motivation from simply being on the same stage as some of rugby sevens’ biggest names at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, an experience he says is already shaping his journey in the sport.

January 16, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Canada opens High Commission in Fiji

Fiji has welcomed the official opening of the Canadian High Commission in Fiji, a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.

January 16, 2026 12:56 pm
 

News

Union signals February strike at EFL

Energy Fiji Limited workers will go on strike from 25th February 2026 unless management engages meaningfully with the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji over long-standing employment issues.

January 16, 2026 12:54 pm
 

News

Residents seek saltwater purification assistance

Residents of Lau are raising concerns over the lack of a reliable water supply on the islands.

January 16, 2026 12:52 pm
 

News

Transport barriers impact disabled and elderly

Long-standing barriers in Fiji’s public transport system continue to exclude persons with disabilities and the elderly, with advocates warning that a lack of accessible buses and services is keeping vulnerable groups on the fringes of society.

January 16, 2026 12:50 pm
 

Sports

Fiji finishes 23rd in Global Chess League

While often regarded as a minor sport, Fiji Chess continues to make its mark on the global stage.

January 16, 2026 12:50 pm

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