Health

ADB warns rising NCD burden threatens Fiji’s economy

The Asian Development Bank is raising concerns over the growing impact of non-communicable diseases in Fiji, warning they are now a serious threat to the country’s long-term economic growth.

April 14, 2026 7:39 am
 

News

18 percent youth unemployment concerns Fiji

Fiji is facing growing concern over youth unemployment, which has reached 18 percent, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen skills development and job creation for young people.

April 14, 2026 7:38 am
 

News

FDB backs housing for Tourism workers

The Fiji Development Bank has committed to providing affordable housing for workers in the tourism industry with home loan provisions.

April 14, 2026 7:37 am
 

Rugby

Captain’s tackle turned the game: Jackson

One moment. One tackle. That’s what stood out most for Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson after last weekend’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Western Force.

April 14, 2026 7:36 am
 

News

Monasavu output boost plan focuses on downstream hydro

A range of measures are being explored to improve electricity generation from the Monasavu Dam, including downstream hydro developments and recent refurbishment works, although they stressed that increasing output is not straightforward.

April 14, 2026 7:36 am
 

Climate Change

New trash boom installed at Nabua Bridge to tackle river pollution

A new trash boom has been installed at Nabua Bridge as part of ongoing efforts to reduce waste flowing into Fiji’s waterways and oceans.

April 14, 2026 7:35 am
 

Athletics

Challenge driving QVS rise: Romuakalou

Building an athletics culture in a school deeply rooted in rugby tradition is no easy task, but for Queen Victoria School, that challenge is now becoming a strength.

April 14, 2026 7:35 am
 

Fiji Soccer

Rewa begins major ground upgrade

Rewa Football Club has taken a significant step towards strengthening its future, unveiling major upgrade plans for the Saraswati Manoca Ground with initial works already completed last week.

April 14, 2026 6:19 am
 

Natural Disaster

EFL defends power restoration delays after Cyclone Vaianu

Energy Fiji Limited CEO Fatiaki Gibson says restoring power after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu was a complex and safety-critical operation, not a simple switch-on process.

April 14, 2026 6:16 am
 

Fijian Election

Registration opens for local polls

Voter registration for the 2026 Local Government Elections has officially begun, marking a key step in strengthening participation at the municipal level.

April 14, 2026 6:14 am
 

Climate Change

RSMS takes on plastic waste

Ratu Sukuna Memorial School has launched a new waste management initiative to tackle plastic pollution and improve waste disposal practices.

April 14, 2026 6:11 am
 

World

US Military kills five in strikes on suspected drug boats in Eastern Pacific

The United States says it has carried out two deadly strikes targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific.

April 13, 2026 6:09 pm

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