Natural Disaster

Early warning systems must lead to early action

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has emphasised that effective early warning systems must go beyond just monitoring and forecasting to ensure communities can take timely and life-saving action.

October 15, 2025 10:53 am
 

News

New funding lifeline for Pacific resident projects

Fiji is taking a stronger global stance on disaster-resilient infrastructure as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad met with Global Director of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Ramesh Subramaniam.

October 15, 2025 10:44 am
 

News

FICAC highlights need for dedicated court

The Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Lavi Rokoika, says bringing back a dedicated anti-corruption court could help reduce the growing backlog of cases and speed up justice.

October 15, 2025 7:00 am
 

Crime

Police officer charged with theft from elderly man

A 24-year-old police officer will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with one count of theft.

October 15, 2025 6:58 am
 

Education

Invest in teachers, not violence: Justice Nelson

Teacher training programs need to incorporate alternative discipline techniques, says Justice Vui Clarence Nelson, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of Samoa.

October 15, 2025 6:55 am
 

News

FTUC raises alarm on wage theft

Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony has raised concerns over widespread cases of wage theft in the country, calling for stronger measures to protect workers and ensure timely justice.

October 15, 2025 6:46 am
 

News

Kiran urges empowerment and equal opportunities for all girls

The Minister for Women sounded an urgent call to safeguard and support the rights of every girl in our society.

October 15, 2025 6:37 am
 

News

Integrated data system key to linking economy and environment

Fiji Bureau of Statistics Chief Statistician Apisalome Tamani says that as of last year, 42% of Fiji’s SDG indicators could not be tracked due to data gaps, highlighting the need for better coordination, shared infrastructure, and a whole-of-government approach to data.

October 15, 2025 6:22 am
 

News

9TH Tuna forum pushes for stronger collaboration

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Viliame Gavoka called for continued innovation, vigilance and unity at this years 9th Pacific Tuna Forum.

October 15, 2025 6:11 am
 

News

New disaster shelter serves rural Vanua Levu communities

The new Multipurpose Evacuation Centre in Vatukuca village, Cakaudrove is anticipated to house other surrounding communities in the coming cyclone season.

October 15, 2025 6:05 am
 

Court

OHS Inspector in Ferris wheel incident granted bail

Two years after the tragic death of a 21-year-old woman in a Ferris wheel accident, a occupational health and safety officer has been taken to task for alleged negligence.

October 14, 2025 4:35 pm
 

Court

State seeks a custodial sentence for former PM

The State prosecution in the matter of the former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama requested the High Court to consider a custodial sentence for sentencing next Wednesday.

October 14, 2025 4:25 pm

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