News

Authorities balance law and welfare in tackling street begging

The Ministry of Social Protection is exploring legal avenues to address the growing number of street dwellers and beggars amid rising concerns for their welfare in urban centres.

April 16, 2026 7:57 am
 

News

Rising housing costs affect families across Nadi

Nadi is the country’s tourism hub, drawing in workers from across Fiji, but finding a place to live is becoming a struggle, with a shortage of affordable housing and rising rents putting pressure on families.

April 16, 2026 7:55 am
 

News

Debt crisis locks Fijians out of home ownership

High household debt is preventing many Fijians from securing home loans, even as demand for property ownership continues to grow.

April 16, 2026 7:53 am
 

News

Efforts to grow fisheries and fight illegal fishing

Fiji is looking to unlock greater economic returns from its ocean resources, with the government now focusing on boosting value-added processing in the fisheries sector—particularly tuna.

April 16, 2026 7:46 am
 

News

Fishermen call for halt to dredging plans in Dreketi

Fishermen in Nakalou, Macuata, are calling for urgent intervention to prevent potential damage to their fishing grounds from a proposed dredging project at the mouth of the Dreketi River.

April 16, 2026 7:43 am
 

News

Port security gaps raise smuggling fears

Security gaps at the ports are under scrutiny amid concerns that illegal activity could go undetected.

April 16, 2026 6:34 am
 

News

CRC launches guide for constitution review process

The Constitutional Review Commission has launched a public guide titled ‘Our Constitution, Our Voice’ to boost participation in the review of Fiji’s Constitution.

April 16, 2026 6:32 am
 

Health

Navunikabi nursing station upgraded through KOICA support

The Minister for Health & Medical Services, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, acknowledged the support of key development partners following the completion of renovation works at the Navunikabi Nursing Station in Namosi.

April 16, 2026 6:29 am
 

News

Qoliqoli owners protest dredging plan

Traditional qoliqoli owners from the Vanua o Nabekavu in Nakalou, Macuata are raising concerns over a proposed dredging project at the mouth of the Dreketi River.

April 15, 2026 5:34 pm
 

Court

Pregnant victim slain in brutal attack

Graphic evidence was presented in the Suva High Court as the State closed its case in a murder trial involving Apisai Madigibuli.

April 15, 2026 5:27 pm
 

News

Report delays affect health workers

Community health workers across Fiji are facing challenges with the timely submission of monthly reports, which are required to access their $200 monthly allowance.

April 15, 2026 5:20 pm
 

News

Rising investor interest lifts Fiji market

The Fijian stock market, run by the South Pacific Stock Exchange, has made a strong start to 2026, with trading reaching $61.2 million by March.

April 15, 2026 5:10 pm

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