Education

Education Ministry seeks clarity on Pacific Polytech

The Ministry of Education is seeking further clarification on issues raised by staff at Pacific Polytech, following concerns over unpaid salaries, promised benefits, and a lack of communication from senior management.

January 7, 2026 12:24 pm
 

Sports

Fiji referees updated on latest officiating changes

Referees across the country are currently undertaking World Rugby Level 2 and Level 3 refresher courses led by one of the world’s most renowned rugby referees, Rasta Rasivinge.

January 7, 2026 12:23 pm
 

News

Vatuwaqa discovery marks fourth body found in weeks

A body discovered near Fletcher Road in Vatuwaqa today has brought the total number of bodies found in Fiji over the past month to four, raising concerns among communities.

January 7, 2026 12:22 pm
 

News

Government revenue exceeds forecast despite lower VAT rate

Government revenue outperformed expectations in the first quarter of the 2025–2026 financial year, despite the reduction in the Value Added Tax rate from 15 percent to 12.5 percent.

January 7, 2026 12:20 pm
 

News

Tropic Wood Industries to support the effort of wood supply in Lau

The Vanua of Lau has developed a plan to establish a business using locally available resources, particularly pine.

January 7, 2026 12:19 pm
 

News

Sabha highlights importance of education for youth empowerment

The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is stressing the importance of empowering young people through education, saying it plays a vital role in building strong individuals and a better society.

January 7, 2026 12:17 pm
 

News

Four-year-old becomes first road fatality of 2026

A four-year-old child is believed to be the country’s first road fatality for 2026 following a vehicle accident in Nasovatava yesterday.

January 7, 2026 11:18 am
 

News

Cabinet approves Five-Year CEDAW implementation plan

Cabinet has approved a five-year implementation plan for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Concluding Observations.

January 7, 2026 11:16 am
 

Crime

Body found near Vatuwaqa Bridge

A body was discovered near the Vatuwaqa Bridge this morning. The Police Forensic team left with the body a while ago.

January 7, 2026 10:39 am
 

Football

United sound out club legends for caretaker role

Manchester United have begun preliminary talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over taking charge as caretaker manager until the end of the season.

January 7, 2026 10:28 am
 

News

FCCC defends tariff consultation process

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has rejected claims that proper consultations are not being held on the proposed electricity tariff increase.

January 7, 2026 10:09 am
 

Budget 2025-26

FCOSS warns January budget shift could weaken disaster response

The Fiji Council of Social Services has warned that a proposed return to a January–December budget cycle could seriously undermine disaster response, community resilience and critical infrastructure delivery.

January 7, 2026 10:08 am

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