Business

Proposed labor penalties will kill small businesses: Patel

The proposed Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill could change workplace relationships from cooperation to strict enforcement, creating fear among small business owners.

February 11, 2026 7:29 am
 

Health

High costs hinder health data collection

The high cost of conducting national health surveys has prompted the Health Ministry to push for stronger digital data systems to support long-term planning and policy decisions.

February 11, 2026 7:22 am
 

News

SCC takes firm but fair approach to unpaid rates

The Suva City Council is taking a firm but fair approach to recovering unpaid rates, combining enforcement measures with support for ratepayers facing genuine hardship.

February 11, 2026 7:19 am
 

Climate Change

Warm oceans raise cyclone and marine risks

Experts are warning that Fiji’s fisheries, tourism, and reef-based livelihoods face serious impacts as unusually Warm Ocean conditions coincide with an active cyclone season.

February 11, 2026 7:15 am
 

News

Rising vandalism draining FRA funds

The Fiji Roads Authority is raising serious concerns over repeated vandalism and damage to road infrastructure.

February 11, 2026 6:39 am
 

News

Fiji launches family-centred labour mobility initiative

The first Fiji Family Focus Program has launched to strengthen support for overseas workers and their families, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to safe, family-centered labor mobility.

February 11, 2026 6:35 am
 

News

Retailers seek flexibility on child employment laws

The Suva Retailers Association says it supports protections for young workers under the proposed Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill, while calling for flexibility to accommodate family-run businesses.

February 10, 2026 5:36 pm
 

News

Commonwealth raises concerns over democratic backsliding

The Commonwealth Secretariat says signs of democratic backsliding are being seen in many parts of the world, including some Commonwealth member states.

February 10, 2026 5:31 pm
 

News

Kava quality under threat as "flour mixing" scandal surfaces

The Ministry of Agriculture is concerned about the compromise of kava quality, warning that it threatens both local and international trade.

February 10, 2026 5:27 pm
 

News

Electrical fault sparks devastating house fire

A family of ten is homeless after their seven-bedroom home in Toorak, Suva, was razed to the ground yesterday afternoon.

February 10, 2026 5:26 pm
 

News

Farming near riverbanks sparks soil erosion

Soil erosion and deteriorating roads are major challenges for Korotari, Labasa, prompting calls for clear land-use boundaries and faster repairs.

February 10, 2026 5:22 pm
 

Health

MoH reviews CWM Hospital infrastructure incident

The Ministry of Health will review the recent infrastructure incident affecting several service areas at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

February 10, 2026 3:00 pm

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