Four family members died this morning after their car veered off the road and landed in a river in Vatukoula.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation’s debt continues to increase as operating costs remain high while cane and sugar production decline.

People living in low-lying coastal communities are being urged to take precautions as the threat of sea flooding increases, with a coastal inundation and a heavy rain alert remaining in force.

The Ministry of Policing has confirmed that the independent investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi is nearing completion, while investigations into the death of Sakiasi Radravu remain ongoing.

The proposed Public Health Amendment Bill 2026 could become a cause of concern for families in villages and informal settlements who struggle to afford proper wastewater systems.

The National Archives of Fiji says the absence of a local institution dedicated to training archivists remains one of the sector’s key challenges.

The government does not support calls to terminate the Joint Police Military Operations.

The Ministry of Policing has stated that the government disagrees with calls for an expatriate Commissioner of Police.

The Ministry of Health says some hotels tidy up their premises before scheduled inspections, making it difficult for inspectors to assess actual sanitary conditions.

While society is modernizing, people living with albinism still face difficulty fitting in, as they are burdened with the stigma of being different.

Development projects in Fiji will face greater scrutiny under the amended Environment Management Act 2025, with authorities being reminded that environmental safeguards must be identified and applied before approvals are granted.

Thirty-four percent of Fijian children aged five to 11 are engaged in child labour, highlighting the link between poverty, limited access to education, and child exploitation.