News

Australian Minister flags reforms for PALM scheme

Australia’s government is weighing recommendations from the United Nations special rapporteur on slavery to allow workers in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme to change employers.

December 10, 2024 12:44 pm
 

Climate Change

Climate crisis exacerbates health risks

A study carried out on health and climate change in Small Island Developing States shows that lack of climate action is endangering lives and livelihoods of people despite island states spearheading international attention on climate and health.

December 10, 2024 12:37 pm
 

News

Access to information key to Pacific disaster recovery

Access to information is fundamental to community well-being, particularly in disaster recovery and addressing the impacts of climate change.

December 10, 2024 12:23 pm
 

News

HRADC calls for bold action

Fiji is dealing with a range of critical human rights issues that demand urgent attention.

December 10, 2024 11:11 am
 

News

ICJ to redefine climate accountability

The International Court of Justice is set to issue a landmark advisory opinion next year.

December 10, 2024 11:00 am
 

News

PM supports inquiry into supply chain

Fiji’s drug epidemic, particularly among the youth has reached alarming levels with government leaders calling for urgent action to address the crisis.

December 10, 2024 10:48 am
 

News

Peacekeepers safe in Golan Heights

A Fijian officer previously stationed in Damascus has safely returned to Camp Faour, the headquarters for peacekeeping operations in the Golan Heights.

December 10, 2024 10:10 am
 

News

Social media use could impact productivity says Wesley

The massive use of social media by Fijians, particularly during late-night hours, could soon affect the country’s productivity, according to Fiji Times Editor-in-Chief Fred Wesley.

December 10, 2024 10:07 am
 

News

Government eyes Vanua Levu as new tourism hotspot

As most tourists flock to Fiji’s popular spots in Viti Levu, the government is shifting focus to Vanua Levu’s hidden beauty and rich culture.

December 10, 2024 9:54 am
 

News

Dina wins Franco-German award

LGBTQI rights advocate and activist, Ratu Eroni Ledua Dina is the recipient of the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law 2024.

December 10, 2024 9:36 am
 

Crime

Years of neglect fuels drug crisis: Volatabu

The issue of drug crisis cannot be swept under the carpet anymore, says Drug Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu.

December 10, 2024 7:05 am
 

News

AG cautions on rushed constitutional change

Attorney General Graham Leung has raised the possibility of seeking an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court regarding the constitutional provisions that govern changes to the 2013 Constitution.

December 10, 2024 6:50 am

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