News

New law gives Fiji stronger drug-fighting powers

Fiji is moving to a new and broader system for tackling illicit drugs after Parliament passed the Counter Narcotics Bill 2026 tonight.

October 1, 2026 9:38 pm
 

Health

Needle and syringe programme set for rollout

The needle and syringe programme is now set for rollout after Parliament passed amendments to the HIV/AIDS Act.

October 1, 2026 7:10 pm
 

News

Chiefs’ council gets formal say on iTaukei interests

The Bose Levu Vakaturaga has been given a new statutory framework after Parliament unanimously passed the Bose Levu Vakaturaga Bill 2026 tonight.

October 1, 2026 7:05 pm
 

Court

Panapasa says security threats led to home fence

Former Acting Commissioner of Corrections Salote Panapasa has told the court that security threats prompted the construction of a fence around her Kinoya home.

October 1, 2026 6:50 pm
 

News

Government proposes new immunity chapter

A new immunity chapter is being proposed in Fiji’s Constitution Amendment Bill, despite the Constitution Review Committee recommending that immunity provisions be removed from the country’s new Constitution.

October 1, 2026 5:37 pm
 

News

FCOSS defends Cogea relocation project

The Fiji Council of Social Services is defending its management of the Cogea climate relocation project, following criticism in Parliament over delays, transparency and consultation.

October 1, 2026 5:35 pm
 

News

Surgical error complaints revealed

Only three surgical-related complaints were recorded through Fiji’s national 157 feedback line between January 2023 and July this year.

October 1, 2026 5:34 pm
 

News

Poppy appeal to support Fiji veterans

Money raised through this year’s Poppy Appeal will support the welfare of Fiji’s ex-servicemen and women and their families.

October 1, 2026 5:31 pm
 

Business

First Home Grant 97 percent utilised

The First Home Ownership Grant is seeing strong demand, with 97.4 percent of its $4.22 million allocation utilised in the 2024–25 financial year.

October 1, 2026 5:30 pm
 

News

Fiji, Serbia to cooperate on public service

Fiji is set to strengthen its public service ties with Serbia through a proposed cooperation agreement between the two countries’ public administration training institutions.

October 1, 2026 5:29 pm
 

News

Government allocates $4.3m for iTaukei land rent

The Government has allocated $4.327 million to pay land rent for its iTaukei land leases in the 2026–27 financial year.

October 1, 2026 5:26 pm
 

Education

Updated USP policy strengthens safety reporting

A revised Occupational Health and Safety policy at the University of the South Pacific is giving students and staff clearer ways to raise safety concerns.

October 1, 2026 4:00 pm

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