News

Fiji warns of rising global economic pressure

Fiji is warning that small island nations are increasingly feeling the impact of global economic shocks, as international conflicts, rising fuel prices, higher shipping costs, and fluctuating currency values continue to affect domestic economies.

May 27, 2026 7:43 am
 

News

Fiji airborne survey targets water security

Fiji’s first airborne electromagnetic survey is expected to improve access to clean and reliable drinking water for communities around the country.

May 27, 2026 7:42 am
 

News

Solar import standards under review

Fiji currently lacks comprehensive national standards and enforcement mechanisms to regulate the importation and quality of solar system units, raising concerns over unsafe or substandard products entering the market.

May 27, 2026 7:41 am
 

News

Plant health now a national priority: Tunabuna

Fiji is facing growing biosecurity risks due to climate change, increased trade and travel, and the movement of pests and diseases across borders.

May 27, 2026 7:40 am
 

News

Quad nations announce major port partnership for Fiji

Fiji is set to become the first Pacific Island nation to benefit from a new Quad-led port infrastructure initiative, following major announcements made during the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, India.

May 27, 2026 7:27 am
 

News

Fiji strengthens early warning systems for climate risks

Fiji’s early warning systems will receive a major boost thanks to a $15.4 million United Nations Development Programme initiative.

May 27, 2026 6:17 am
 

News

Two women appointed as acting judicial officials

Two senior legal professionals were sworn into acting judicial positions at the State House yesterday by the President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu.

May 27, 2026 6:13 am
 

Climate Change

Fiji Backs SAMBIO Biodiversity Project

Fiji has renewed its commitment to protect its environment through the SAMBIO Fiji Project, which focuses on conserving marine and land biodiversity across the country.

May 27, 2026 6:09 am
 

News

Ammunition handed over in Nausori

Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai says a total of 246 live rounds of 5.56mm ammunition were voluntarily handed over to the military in the Nausori area last week.

May 26, 2026 8:34 pm
 

Entertainment

BTS takes top award at fan-voted American Music Awards

KPop band ​BTS was celebrated with the ‌top award of artist of the year at the fan-voted American Music Awards.

May 26, 2026 5:14 pm
 

World

Putin signs debt relief decree for Russian war recruits, families

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree providing debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families, ​the Kremlin said, adding to ‌support tools as Moscow seeks to boost its army in more than four-year-long war.

May 26, 2026 5:09 pm
 

World

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal with Iran could “take a few days,” quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict ​a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran.

May 26, 2026 5:01 pm

End of content

No more pages to load