News

PM orders independent probe into Minister’s NZ travel

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has ordered an independent investigation into allegations surrounding a 2025 overseas trip by the Minister for Youth and Sports.

February 20, 2026 7:53 pm
 

Business

E-wallets cost Fiji up to $50 million in lost revenue

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Chief Executive Udit Singh says Fiji could have lost an estimated $40 to $50 million in government revenue since businesses began using e-wallets for point-of-sale transactions.

February 20, 2026 6:01 pm
 

News

Fiji welcomes historic COP31 partnership, to host pre COP talks

Fiji has welcomed a historic new climate partnership under COP31, with Minister for Climate Change Lynda Tabuya confirming Fiji is proud to host the pre-COP meeting in the Pacific.

February 20, 2026 5:48 pm
 

News

Strong remittance culture blamed for 36% youth unemployment

More than one-third of Fiji’s youth remain unemployed, with concerns raised that the country’s growing reliance on overseas remittances is discouraging young people from joining the local workforce.

February 20, 2026 5:23 pm
 

News

Scabies hits three in 10 clinic patients

Health officials say the highly contagious skin infection continues to affect large numbers of children due to close contact in homes and schools.

February 20, 2026 5:20 pm
 

News

Man dies after Queens Highway crash, road toll rises to seven

A man in his 30s has become the country’s latest road fatality victim.

February 20, 2026 5:19 pm
 

News

French Polynesia yacht wreck washes ashore in Fiji

The wrecked yacht that washed ashore in Vunikodi Village, Udu Point, is registered in Papeete, French Polynesia.

February 20, 2026 5:19 pm
 

News

Police to counsel children over viral harassment video

Raiwaqa Police will question children seen harassing a family in Wailea settlement, Suva in the presence of their parents.

February 20, 2026 5:19 pm
 

News

Terminal upgrade boosts safety and commuter experience

The refurbished Suva Bus Station is now safer and more efficient for the estimated 20,000 people who use the facility daily.

February 20, 2026 5:18 pm
 

News

Japan, UNICEF to launch $5.4m youth drug fight

The Government of Japan and UNICEF are set to sign a new project aimed at preventing drug use among children and young people in Fiji.

February 20, 2026 5:10 pm
 

News

USP students head to New Caledonia under Erasmus+ Exchange

An Erasmus+ student mobility programme supported by the French Embassy is strengthening research ties between the University of the South Pacific and the University of New Caledonia.

February 20, 2026 5:07 pm
 

Court

Naqali murder accused ordered for second psychiatric evaluation

The Suva High Court ordered a second psychiatric evaluation for a man who allegedly killed a 16-year-old girl with a cane knife in Naqali Village, Naitasiri to ascertain whether he is fit to stand trial.

February 20, 2026 3:26 pm

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