News

China reaffirms respect for Pacific sovereignty

China says it remains committed to respecting the sovereignty and independent decisions of Pacific Island nations.

June 17, 2026 4:30 pm
 

News

U.S Coast Guard to support Fiji’s maritime efforts

Fiji and the United States are strengthening cooperation to combat transnational crime at sea, with the arrival of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane.

June 17, 2026 4:10 pm
 

News

LTA tightens licence rules

The Land Transport Authority will introduce a new two-stage provisional driver licensing system from 30th September in a bid to improve road safety and reduce crashes involving inexperienced drivers.

June 17, 2026 3:34 pm
 

News

Families at breaking point claims FCOSS

The Fiji Council of Social Services warns that Fijian families are running out of room to absorb further economic shocks as rising fuel costs, inflation and global instability continue to drive up the cost of living.

June 17, 2026 3:22 pm
 

News

Fiji backs regional tuna cooperation deal

The Cabinet has endorsed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening regional cooperation in the sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna.

June 17, 2026 3:13 pm
 

News

Narube warns against vote-buying budget measures

Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube has cautioned the government against what he describes as irresponsible spending and politically motivated handouts in the upcoming national budget.

June 17, 2026 1:06 pm
 

Education

Teacher exodus threatens student retention

The growing number of teachers leaving classrooms could undermine efforts to keep children in school and increase their vulnerability to child labour.

June 17, 2026 1:04 pm
 

News

Pacific leaders warn against mining

A push to start deep-sea mining is raising concerns from Pacific leaders and environmental groups, who warn it can harm fragile ocean ecosystems.

June 17, 2026 1:02 pm
 

News

Sabeto village to benefit from $1.7m evacuation centre

The government has allocated a major $1.17 million for the construction of an evacuation centre at Nagado Village in Sabeto, Nadi.

June 17, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Rain system moves away

The rain bands that brought wet weather across Fiji yesterday have now moved away from the country, and weather conditions are expected to improve over the coming days.

June 17, 2026 12:16 pm
 

News

Farmers reject boycott claims

Farmers in the North have rejected suggestions that they are deliberately delaying the start of the 2026 crushing season, arguing that rising fuel costs and unresolved harvesting payments are the real challenges facing the industry.

June 17, 2026 12:15 pm
 

Court

King Khan guilty of possession of Meth

The Suva Magistrate’s Court has found Imran Khan, also known as King Khan, guilty of possession of illicit drugs.

June 17, 2026 10:34 am

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