News

Gavoka to lead Fiji-Israel parliamentary caucus

The government is strengthening its relationship with Israel through a new parliamentary caucus, with Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka appointed as its first chair.

July 16, 2026 12:53 pm
 

News

Kumar questions reduced narcotics budget

Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalarua has defended the $356,522 reduction in the narcotics operations budget, stating the remaining $1.6 million is sufficient for the operation of the newly established Counter Narcotics Bureau.

July 16, 2026 12:50 pm
 

Budget 2026-2027

Usamate slams budget as a fiscal crisis

Opposition Member of Parliament Jone Usamate has warned that Fiji is facing a fiscal crisis, arguing that the 2026-2027 National Budget fails to address rising government debt and growing expenditure despite being presented as “A Responsible Budget for a Sustainable Future.”

July 16, 2026 12:47 pm
 

Sports

Haiti and Migne part ways after World Cup

Haiti and head coach Sebastien Migne have mutually agreed to part ways, bringing an end to the Frenchman’s tenure with the national team.

July 16, 2026 12:47 pm
 

News

Real estate’s training gap exposed

Fiji’s growing real estate industry is facing challenges due to the absence of formal curricula to cater to its practitioners.

July 16, 2026 12:46 pm
 

Business

Businesses told to look within

Fiji does not have a labour shortage; it has a worker retention problem.

July 16, 2026 12:42 pm
 

News

Education Minister aware of alleged assault at Nausori school

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says he is aware of the allegations of sexual assault incident at a prominent school in Nausori.

July 16, 2026 12:20 pm
 

Entertainment

Keeping cool, Tokyo style: Shorts, sneakers and no ties

When Tokyo Metropolitan Government worker Toru Suda showed up for work in a polo shirt, shorts and sneakers on a sweltering July morning, he was not ​making a statement.

July 16, 2026 12:10 pm
 

New Zealand

New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership

New Zealand and Fiji signed a renewed five-year Duavata Partnership, ​setting out cooperation priorities for 2026 ‌to 2030 across trade, security, democracy, social development and climate resilience, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston ​Peters said after talks in Auckland ​with Fiji counterpart Sakiasi Ditoka.

July 16, 2026 12:08 pm
 

News

MSAF clarifies seafarer shortage claim

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji says the country continues to train and certify enough qualified seafarers to meet the needs of the domestic maritime industry.

July 16, 2026 12:05 pm
 

News

Parents encouraged to prioritize children's dental and medical care

Parents are being encouraged to ensure their children undergo regular dental and medical check-ups as serious health conditions are increasingly being detected at a young age.

July 16, 2026 12:03 pm
 

News

Restore ‘Fiji Islander’ to end cultural dispossession

The Province of Lau says the question of whether the term ‘Fijian’ should be exclusively reserved for the indigenous iTaukei people must be put back to the public through proper, meaningful, and unhurried consultation.

July 16, 2026 12:01 pm

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