News

Fiji urges strong protections for high seas

Fiji is calling for decisive global action to protect international waters as countries prepare for the first Conference of the Parties under the new High Seas Treaty.

February 17, 2026 3:23 pm
 

News

Kiran urges stronger action on social challenges

Minister for Women Sashi Kiran has called for urgent reforms to address rising social challenges affecting vulnerable communities across Fiji.

February 17, 2026 3:18 pm
 

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Pacific forensics boost focus of regional meeting

The Pacific Forensic Working Group meeting opened today with a call to strengthen forensic capacity across the region.

February 17, 2026 3:00 pm
 

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Bua demands tighter port security and no bail for drug offenders

There are growing calls for stricter security measures and proper monitoring systems at Nabouwalu Port in Bua to prevent the possible movement of illegal drugs in and out of Vanua Levu.

February 17, 2026 12:55 pm
 

News

Yaqara workers strike over $5 hourly rate

Workers at Yaqara Pastoral Company have taken strike action, claiming the company has failed to provide a cost of living adjustment and improve working conditions for more than two years.

February 17, 2026 12:50 pm
 

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Bangladeshi worker hospitalised after alleged beating in Suva

A Bangladeshi national remains admitted in hospital after he was allegedly beaten in Suva last Friday.

February 17, 2026 12:49 pm
 

Court

Waqanika to take plea next month

Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika will take her plea next month in the Suva Magistrates Court.

February 17, 2026 12:48 pm
 

News

Strike hits Yaqara Pastoral

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations has confirmed that 34 workers at Yaqara Pastoral Company PTE Ltd in Tavua, members of the National Union of Workers (NUW), went on strike yesterday.

February 17, 2026 12:10 pm
 

News

Fiji signs strategic partnership with APO to boost productivity

The Government, through the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, has signed a Strategic Partnership Program with the Asian Productivity Organization.

February 17, 2026 12:10 pm
 

News

Committee approves $300,000 in funding to boost export

The National Export Strategy Committee has approved $300,000 in funding for two export-focused projects following its first meeting for the 2025/2026 financial year.

February 17, 2026 12:06 pm
 

News

Semo Bypass nears opening

Safety concerns along the Queens Highway at Semo Village have forced urgent works, with a temporary bypass now nearing completion.

February 17, 2026 10:00 am
 

News

Digital training powers pineapple export

Digital mapping training for agriculture officers has resulted in new pineapple exports to New Zealand.

February 17, 2026 9:55 am

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