News

Drug problem no longer just security issue

The growing drug crisis in Fiji is no longer just a national security concern, but a matter of national survival says Faith Harvest Church Senior Pastor Manasa Kolivuso.

February 9, 2026 5:16 pm
 

Business

Police, Council clarify $100 parking fines issued to Labasa fish vendors

The Fiji Police Force and the Labasa Town Council have clarified that the area where fish vendors have been fined for parking is owned by the Fiji Sugar Corporation and was never officially designated as a vendor parking space.

February 9, 2026 5:12 pm
 

News

Call for secure tip lines and faster action in drug fight

Police must act swiftly on tips regarding the drug trade and provide a secure line to protect informants, says Ashish Prasad, a Nabua Crime Prevention Committee member and retired teacher.

February 9, 2026 5:05 pm
 

News

FWRM raise safety and rights issues

Consultations over proposed changes to Fiji’s employment laws continued before the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs today.

February 9, 2026 4:52 pm
 

News

Miss American Samoa brings military values to Pageant

Miss American Samoa, Tofoi Unutoa, is bringing military discipline and leadership to the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant currently underway in Nadi.

February 9, 2026 4:50 pm
 

Health

MoH issues alert as heat and humidity set to persist

Fijians are urged to take precautions as hot, humid, and wet weather persists.

February 9, 2026 2:52 pm
 

News

Navua residents raise community issues

Residents in Navua have raised key community concerns during a consultation meeting led by the Assistant Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Shalend Kumar, at Rampur College.

February 9, 2026 2:51 pm
 

News

Repairs begin on the Waidamudamu Bridge

Repairs have commenced on the Waidamudamu wooden bridge along Korotari Road in Labasa, following a fire incident earlier this month in which the structure was deliberately set alight.

February 9, 2026 2:50 pm
 

News

Commonwealth warns rule of law is under severe threat

The erosion of the rule of law poses a serious threat to democracy, development, and social stability worldwide, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has warned.

February 9, 2026 1:45 pm
 

News

No cure yet for kava dieback as research continues

The Koronivia Research Station in Nausori continues seeking solutions for kava dieback, though progress remains limited.

February 9, 2026 1:43 pm
 

News

NFA expands substations to improve response times

The National Fire Authority is strengthening its emergency services by establishing new fire stations and substations across key areas.

February 9, 2026 1:42 pm
 

News

Millions lost to unharvested cane

Sugar cane growers face severe financial hardship after record levels of stand-over cane during the 2025 season.

February 9, 2026 1:41 pm

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