News

$8 living wage debate heats up

The push for an $8 living wage has intensified a national debate over pay, inflation, and living standards in Fiji, exposing a clear divide between the government’s gradual wage strategy and union calls for a faster, cost-of-living–driven reset.

June 1, 2026 12:56 pm
 

News

Tougher passport fraud penalties

The Passport Amendment Bill 2026 in Parliament introduces tougher penalties for passport-related offences, faster travel document processing for Fijians overseas, and broader legal recognition of all official travel documents.

June 1, 2026 12:52 pm
 

News

Reformed Fijians eligible for overseas jobs

Hundreds of Fijians who missed out on overseas jobs because of minor criminal records could soon get a second chance under the new Criminal Records Bill.

June 1, 2026 12:50 pm
 

Climate Change

Climate Change could slash Fiji's GDP

Without major interventions, sea-level rise could cost Fiji up to 2.6% of its Gross Domestic Product annually.

June 1, 2026 12:48 pm
 

Entertainment

Keith Richards becomes great-grandfather at 82

Keith Richards has become a great-grandfather for the first time.

June 1, 2026 12:36 pm
 

Sports

Suva sharpens discipline ahead of Fiji FACT

Suva FC will spend the next few weeks focusing on discipline as they prepare for the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT in Labasa later this month.

June 1, 2026 12:34 pm
 

World

Four nurses recover from Ebola in Congo, WHO reports

Four ‌nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo after recovering from the disease, the World Health Organization said on Sunday.

June 1, 2026 12:34 pm
 

Sevens

Fiji move up in standings, Fijiana remain 7th

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team has climbed to fourth place in the overall Valladolid 7s standings following a fifth-place finish at the Hong Kong tournament.

June 1, 2026 12:30 pm
 

News

Dialogue Fiji calls for fuel duty reduction

Dialogue Fiji is urging the government to review and temporarily reduce fuel duties following the latest increase in fuel prices, arguing that the state is collecting significantly more tax revenue as pump prices continue to rise.

June 1, 2026 12:20 pm
 

Fire

Family homeless after Lautoka house fire

A family of four has been left homeless after a devastating house fire destroyed their home at Lolomomo Hillside in Lautoka on Friday night, with initial investigations pointing to unattended cooking as a possible cause.

June 1, 2026 12:18 pm
 

News

Education Minister appoints National Research Council

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has officially convened the first meeting of the interim National Research Council (NRC), marking a major step towards strengthening evidence-based policymaking and research excellence in Fiji.

June 1, 2026 12:16 pm
 

Super Rugby Pacific

'Good for rugby': rivals hail Moana Pasifika influence

The rugby world is saluting the strides of Moana Pasifika after the competition’s relative newcomers enjoyed their best-ever Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

June 1, 2026 12:08 pm

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