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Call to revive1997 cabinet system

Navua resident and politician Bimal Chaudhry is calling for the reinstatement of the multi-party Cabinet system provided for under Fiji’s 1997 Constitution.

October 16, 2026 1:05 pm
 

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Young Fijians warned against delaying estate planning

Youths are being urged to make wills early, with the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited warning that estate planning should not be delayed until later in life or until they accumulate significant assets.

October 16, 2026 1:03 pm
 

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Children urged to adopt proper handwashing habits

Children are being encouraged to practise proper handwashing from an early age to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and protect public health.

October 16, 2026 1:00 pm
 

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Bhim challenges government’s immunity plan

Academic Mosmi Bhim warns that extending immunity for the Prime Minister, Cabinet and other state institutions until 2028 could undermine Fiji’s democratic transition.

October 16, 2026 12:32 pm
 

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Body retrieved from Labasa River

The body of a man was retrieved from the Labasa River a short while ago.

October 16, 2026 11:32 am
 

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Rabuka wants Fijians to speak freely

The public has been urged to speak openly on proposed changes to Fiji’s Constitution as the Parliamentary Special Committee on the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 continues its nationwide consultations.

October 16, 2026 11:01 am
 

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Immunity fuels wrongdoing, says lawyer

Lawyer Gavin O’Driscoll is calling for the removal of the immunity clause in Fiji’s Constitution, warning it could allow future wrongdoing to go unpunished.

October 16, 2026 10:30 am
 

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Lautoka care home receives new beds

Daulomani Age Care Home residents in Lautoka will now sleep more comfortably, following a donation of 10 beds and essential supplied from Radisson Blu Resort Fiji.

October 16, 2026 10:06 am
 

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Fiji Pine workers secure six percent pay rise

Hourly-paid workers under the Fiji Pine Group will receive a total six percent wage increase over two years following an agreement between the company and the National Union of Workers.

October 16, 2026 10:05 am
 

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ADB looks to expand MSME financing

The Asian Development Bank is looking at ways to expand financing for Fiji’s micro, small and medium enterprises, as the Government seeks to grow the sector’s contribution to the economy.

October 16, 2026 9:55 am
 

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Government extends fuel duty concession

The Government has extended its existing fuel duty concession until December 31, 2026, in a bid to ease rising operating costs for businesses and essential service providers amid continued uncertainty in global fuel markets.

October 16, 2026 7:00 am
 

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Schools, health facilities prioritized for water

Schools and health facilities will be given priority for water distribution in the Western Division as Fiji prepares for worsening water shortages amid the expected intensification of El Niño.

October 16, 2026 6:55 am

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