News

Ministry's $16 million budget under scrutiny

The Ministry of Information is operating on $5 million despite taking on expanded responsibilities after its elevation to a full Ministry.

November 5, 2026 7:21 am
 

News

Labasa FSC mill ends crushing season

Despite a challenging start to this year’s sugarcane harvesting season, farmers in the North are breathing a sigh of relief as the Labasa Sugar Mill prepares to end its crushing operations.

November 5, 2026 7:16 am
 

Maritime

Warm ocean temperatures threaten Tuna industry

The Pacific’s tuna industry could face annual losses of almost $210 million as rising ocean temperatures threaten the movement of tuna stocks across the region.

November 5, 2026 7:06 am
 

News

Families urged to celebrate within their means

Families are being urged to celebrate Diwali with devotion, unity and responsibility, without feeling pressured to spend beyond their means.

November 5, 2026 7:05 am
 

Health

Fiji needs more specialists in pain management

Fiji needs more trained specialists and a multidisciplinary team to strengthen care for patients living with chronic pain.

November 5, 2026 7:03 am
 

News

Firework use time to be announced soon

Public guidelines on the safe and responsible use of fireworks during Diwali celebrations are expected to be issued soon, including set operational hours.

November 5, 2026 7:00 am
 

News

El Niño puts towns on alert

Developing El Niño conditions are raising the risk of wildfires and water shortages.

November 5, 2026 6:05 am
 

Education

Thousands drop out of government scholarships

More than 33,000 government-sponsored students have failed to complete their tertiary studies since 2014.

November 5, 2026 6:03 am
 

News

USP appoints Patricia Naisara to Executive role

The University of the South Pacific has appointed Patricia Naisara as its new Executive Director, People and Workforce Strategy.

November 5, 2026 6:00 am
 

News

HIV increases risk of NCDs

People living with HIV face an increased risk of developing cancers and other serious health complications as the virus weakens the body’s immune system.

November 4, 2026 5:21 pm
 

News

12-mile limit for maritime security

Fiji’s limited maritime surveillance and operational capacity is forcing the Government to prioritise security operations within 12 nautical miles of its coastline.

November 4, 2026 5:10 pm
 

News

Outdated laws leave sea security vulnerable

Maritime security agencies are operating with overlapping responsibilities, outdated legislation and inconsistent intelligence sharing.

November 4, 2026 5:05 pm

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