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CID probes alleged Dakuni assault case

The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating allegations of assault involving police officers and a military officer in Dakuni, Beqa.

June 20, 2026 7:10 pm
 

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$5m fuel support announced for cane sector

A total of five million dollars has been allocated from Ministry of Agriculture’s 2025/2026 budget to support sugarcane farmers in meeting the rising fuel cost for cartage and mechanical harvesting.

June 20, 2026 5:13 pm
 

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Stigma around drug use hindering crisis response: Dr. Zahin

Destigmatizing addiction and normalizing conversations around drug use is becoming increasingly important as the drug crisis continues to escalate.

June 20, 2026 5:07 pm
 

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GCC warns compensation must not replace customary rights

The Great Council of Chiefs has raised concern over compensation provisions in the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill.

June 20, 2026 5:03 pm
 

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Brain drain hitting medical laboratories

Fiji’s medical laboratory sector is struggling as qualified scientists continue to leave the country in search of better opportunities overseas.

June 20, 2026 5:01 pm
 

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Fire leaves seven homeless in Lautoka

The National Fire Authority is investigating the structural fire that destroyed a family home at Bila Settlement, Lautoka, early yesterday morning.

June 20, 2026 1:40 pm
 

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Questions raised over 2013 Constitution author

Questions about who drafted Fiji’s 2013 Constitution were raised during a public consultation on the proposed CUMA Bill.

June 20, 2026 1:34 pm
 

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Calls made for national ID-style data system

A senior economist at the University of the South Pacific says Fiji should adopt a national data system using unique identifiers for every household, business, and farm to strengthen planning and disaster response.

June 20, 2026 1:31 pm
 

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Prasad calls for more investment in research work

Director of Research at Koronivia, Shalendra Prasad IS calling for increased investment, saying more funding is needed to expand research and improve production across the country.

June 20, 2026 1:24 pm
 

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New twist in police grievance proposal

A proposal to create a dedicated tribunal for police employment grievances has emerged as a key issue before the Standing Committee on Justice Law and Human Rights during scrutiny of the Fiji Police Bill (Bill No. 12 of 2026).

June 20, 2026 8:29 am
 

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Government pursues gradual solutions to water issues

Fiji’s water infrastructure challenges cannot be solved within a single government term and will require long-term, sustained investment, says Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

June 20, 2026 8:22 am
 

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Customary owners seek benefits

Suvavou representatives are calling for stronger recognition of indigenous marine resource rights under the proposed Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill.

June 20, 2026 8:14 am

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