News

Rokoralovo convicted of murder of Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya

Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo has been found guilty of murdering Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, also known as Dr Leli Darling, following a trial in the Lautoka High Court.

August 19, 2026 7:31 am
 

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Police CCTV network expands nationwide

Police are ramping up surveillance across Fiji, with 230 CCTV cameras planned for 50 sites along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

August 19, 2026 7:29 am
 

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Government defends $60m welfare insurance spend

The Government says the social welfare insurance scheme was an inefficient use of public funds, with about $60 million paid in premiums over eight years but only $33.8 million paid out in claims.

August 19, 2026 7:27 am
 

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Litter fines get tougher

Fiji is pairing a five-fold increase in littering fines with a stronger enforcement network, acknowledging that the previous system was weakened by low detection rates.

August 19, 2026 6:50 am
 

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Sole trader asset declaration delayed

The implementation of Fiji’s mandatory asset declaration regime for registered sole traders has been delayed by a year.

August 19, 2026 6:48 am
 

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Committee raises concerns over removal orders

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence has raised concerns over the enforcement of immigration removal orders.

August 19, 2026 6:02 am
 

Climate Change

PCW pushes to end fossil expansion

The Pacific Climate Warriors are calling for an urgent end to fossil fuel expansion at this year’s Regional Conference of Youth for Ocenia that’s currently underway at the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat.

August 19, 2026 5:55 am
 

Fire

Lautoka fire destroys shed

The National Fire Authority is urging businesses and property owners to strengthen fire safety measures after a structure at Delai Saweni, Lautoka, was destroyed by fire.

August 19, 2026 5:50 am
 

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Community groups vital to Fiji’s HIV response

People living with HIV and key populations must be directly involved in shaping Fiji’s HIV response.

August 18, 2026 4:46 pm
 

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$165m Police funding gap

A $165 million funding shortfall severely constrained the Fiji Police Force’s ability to strengthen its operational capabilities in the 2021-2022 financial year.

August 18, 2026 4:42 pm
 

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Foreign worker recruitment questioned

Opposition MP Virendra Lal has questioned the growing recruitment of foreign workers while unemployed Fijian youths continue to struggle to find jobs.

August 18, 2026 4:40 pm
 

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Government defends cessation of scheme

The Government is defending its decision to suspend Fiji’s social welfare insurance scheme, saying the programme was costing taxpayers millions of dollars while delivering limited returns to beneficiaries.

August 18, 2026 4:36 pm

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