Education

More than 204 000 back-to-school assistance applications processed

The Ministry of Finance has begun rolling out the $200 Back-to-School Assistance, with payments commencing this afternoon and set to continue through the weekend.

January 16, 2026 1:02 pm
 

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Major drug bust in Tavua

Police are at the Vatia Wharf in Tavua, where a major drug bust took place in the early hours of this morning.

January 16, 2026 1:00 pm
 

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Canada opens High Commission in Fiji.

Fiji has welcomed the official opening of the Canadian High Commission in Fiji, a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.

January 16, 2026 12:56 pm
 

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Union signals February strike at EFL

Energy Fiji Limited workers will go on strike from 25th February 2026 unless management engages meaningfully with the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji over long-standing employment issues.

January 16, 2026 12:54 pm
 

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Residents seek saltwater purification assistance

Residents of Lau are raising concerns over the lack of a reliable water supply on the islands.

January 16, 2026 12:52 pm
 

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Public transport barriers continue to exclude disabled and the elderly

Long-standing barriers in Fiji’s public transport system continue to exclude persons with disabilities and the elderly, with advocates warning that a lack of accessible buses and services is keeping vulnerable groups on the fringes of society.

January 16, 2026 12:50 pm
 

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Back-to-school assistance payments for 2026 begin today

The back-to-school assistance payments for the 2026 school year begin today.

January 16, 2026 11:42 am
 

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New Malabi access road boosts safety and connectivity

Villagers of Malabi in the Wailevu district of Tailevu now have safer and more reliable access to their community following the commissioning of the Malabi Community Access Road yesterday.

January 16, 2026 11:40 am
 

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Ministry warns extreme weather raises illness risk

Parents, guardians and childcare providers are being urged to closely monitor the health of young children as Fiji experiences extreme weather conditions.

January 16, 2026 11:39 am
 

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SCC focuses on fixing infrastructure

Suva City Council is focusing on repairing and redeveloping existing public facilities as part of efforts to improve services for city residents.

January 16, 2026 10:04 am
 

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New Blue Economy Framework sets course 

Fiji has launched a national framework to guide the sustainable use and protection of its ocean resources over the next decade.

January 16, 2026 10:00 am
 

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New gulf deal opens jobs opportunities

Fiji has secured new overseas job opportunities for its seafarers through an agreement with the United Arab Emirates. The deal allows mutual recognition of maritime qualifications, enabling Fijians to work on UAE-flagged vessels.

January 16, 2026 9:58 am

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