Crime

Six arrested in early morning raid

Police arrested four South American nationals and two locals in an early morning drug raid in Vatia waters this morning.

January 16, 2026 5:00 pm
 

Crime

Water-prank leads to crash

Three juveniles have been identified for allegedly throwing water at a motorcyclist, causing an accident in Nabua.

January 16, 2026 4:59 pm
 

News

FHRADC slams government over human trafficking report

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has slammed the government for failing to tackle human trafficking, saying victims are being left behind.

January 16, 2026 4:58 pm
 

Maritime

60,000 vessel clearances in 2023; MSAF

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is stepping up compliance and enforcement to ensure vessels and seafarers operate safely and protect the marine environment.

January 16, 2026 4:55 pm
 

Climate Change

Kiran urges women-led climate action

Climate action in the Pacific must be driven by culture, community, and generations working together, with women placed at the centre of change.

January 16, 2026 4:55 pm
 

iTaukei

Coconut replanting efforts on Moturiki

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is continuing to encourage communities across Fiji to establish coconut seedling nurseries as part of efforts to support replanting programmes, strengthen livelihoods and build long-term community resilience.

January 16, 2026 4:50 pm
 

News

Ministry conducts talks on marine initiatives

The Ministry of Fisheries has held its first formal consultation with the Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Levuka, Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotuinaceva, at the Provincial Administration Boardroom, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration with traditional leaders on marine development initiatives.

January 16, 2026 3:08 pm
 

News

Ministry launches hydrographic taskforce for safer waters

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has launched a new Tourism Hydrographic Taskforce aimed at strengthening Fiji’s nautical tourism sector through improved maritime safety and strategic seabed mapping.

January 16, 2026 3:05 pm
 

Education

Over 204,000 back-to-school applications processed

The Ministry of Finance has begun rolling out the $200 Back-to-School Assistance, with payments commencing this afternoon and set to continue through the weekend.

January 16, 2026 1:02 pm
 

News

Major drug bust in Tavua

Police are at the Vatia Wharf in Tavua, where a major drug bust took place in the early hours of this morning.

January 16, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Canada opens High Commission in Fiji

Fiji has welcomed the official opening of the Canadian High Commission in Fiji, a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.

January 16, 2026 12:56 pm
 

News

Union signals February strike at EFL

Energy Fiji Limited workers will go on strike from 25th February 2026 unless management engages meaningfully with the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji over long-standing employment issues.

January 16, 2026 12:54 pm

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