News

Fiji Council of Churches rejects calls for Christian state

The Fiji Council of Churches says Fiji should remain a secular state, arguing that separating religion from government protects the freedom of all faiths and allows churches to speak independently on issues affecting society.

June 30, 2026 7:00 pm
 

News

Commission backs lowering voting threshold to two percent

The Electoral Law Commission supports a reduction of the five percent threshold in the electoral system, which it considers high by international standards.

June 30, 2026 5:58 pm
 

News

Major relief at the pumps as fuel and LPG prices drop

Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief as they spend less at the pumps after almost three months of price hikes.

June 30, 2026 5:05 pm
 

News

Need to remove barriers for women in uniform

Fiji is moving beyond identifying challenges to focusing on practical solutions to improve women’s participation and leadership in the disciplined forces.

June 30, 2026 5:02 pm
 

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Fiji Council of Churches seeks civic education drive

The Fiji Council of Churches says constitutional reform must be supported by greater public understanding of citizens’ rights and responsibilities.

June 30, 2026 4:55 pm
 

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Calls made for an independent energy task force

There is a growing call to establish an independent energy task force amid concerns over delays in renewable energy projects and the country’s reliance on fossil fuels.

June 30, 2026 4:55 pm
 

Court

Saneem files $5m lawsuit after acquittal

Former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has lodged formal complaints against senior officials of the Fijian Elections Office, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Police.

June 30, 2026 4:50 pm
 

News

Nand granted bail on rape charges

Prominent soccer player, Merrill Nand, has been released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon.

June 30, 2026 3:00 pm
 

Court

Father jailed over son’s fatal forklift accident

A father convicted of causing the death of his six-year-old son in a 2023 forklift accident has been handed a partially suspended sentence by the Suva High Court.

June 30, 2026 2:55 pm
 

Fire

Fire destroys a garage and two minibuses

The National Fire Authority is investigating a fire that destroyed a stand-alone garage and two minibuses parked inside at Salua Road, Nakasi, yesterday evening.

June 30, 2026 2:54 pm
 

Crime

AFP helps Fiji Police trace washed-up drugs

The Fiji Police Force is working with international partners to determine the origin of drug-filled parcels found washed ashore, with some samples already testing positive.

June 30, 2026 12:29 pm
 

News

Tikoduadua pushes inclusive forces

The Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs says the launch of the Gender Barrier Assessment Report marks an important step towards building stronger, more inclusive and effective security institutions in Fiji.

June 30, 2026 12:26 pm

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