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Police defend funeral operations, reject intimidation claims

Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe and Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua have responded to concerns raised by those attending the funeral of the late Jone Vakarisi on Ovalau Island.

May 1, 2026 1:16 pm
 

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Electricity price hike delayed to ease cost pressure

Fijian households and businesses struggling with rising living costs have been given temporary relief after the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission moved to delay a proposed electricity tariff increase.

May 1, 2026 1:13 pm
 

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FBOA urges urgent fuel surcharge approval

The Fiji Bus Operators Association has requested urgent consideration of a 33.44 percent fuel surcharge in response to the significant fuel price increase for May 2026.

May 1, 2026 1:11 pm
 

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Dry season limits Cikobia students to one glass of water

Water scarcity on Cikobia Island in Macuata can force schools to ration water, with students receiving only one glass per day in school when dry conditions hit.

May 1, 2026 1:07 pm
 

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Workplace safety strategy shifts to prevention

Fiji is changing its approach to workplace safety, moving away from strict enforcement and penalties toward prevention through training, awareness, and education.

May 1, 2026 1:00 pm
 

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MP's take drug test

Coalition Government Ministers are setting the example in the fight against drugs, with Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya among those who undertook a drug test at Parliament today.

May 1, 2026 12:04 pm
 

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Seruiratu slams false social media claims

Opposition Leader and former FijiFirst Party member Inia Seruiratu has strongly refuted allegations circulating online linking him to claims reportedly made in court by Imran Khan, also known as ‘King Khan’.

May 1, 2026 9:44 am
 

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Online Safety Commission warns over misinformation

The Online Safety Commission says it is aware of the content currently circulating online, including claims that have now been publicly disputed by media present in court and by the individuals named.

May 1, 2026 9:43 am
 

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Mourners allege police intimidation at Vakarisi funeral

Concerns have been raised over alleged police actions involving people travelling to the funeral of the late Jone Vakarisi, who died in military custody last month.

May 1, 2026 8:25 am
 

Education

Opposition seeks clarity on FNU oversight processes

Questions over governance at the Fiji National University were raised in Parliament yesterday, with the Opposition MP Premila Kumar highlighting delays in the university’s council functioning and calling for stronger accountability measures.

May 1, 2026 7:31 am
 

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Namosi Hydro Project marks big step in energy transition

Fiji’s transition to clean energy has taken a major step forward, with Energy Fiji Limited signing a power purchase agreement with HydroFiji to develop new hydropower projects in Namosi.

May 1, 2026 7:30 am
 

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Reporting does not equal justice: Kiran

While the 18 sexual offence charges recorded in March 2026 and a decade of rising case files may signal a growing trust in Fiji’s legal system, experts warn that a surge in reporting does not equate to the delivery of justice.

May 1, 2026 6:17 am

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