News

Government extends fuel duty concession

The Government has extended its existing fuel duty concession until December 31, 2026, in a bid to ease rising operating costs for businesses and essential service providers amid continued uncertainty in global fuel markets.

October 16, 2026 7:00 am
 

News

Schools, health facilities prioritized for water

Schools and health facilities will be given priority for water distribution in the Western Division as Fiji prepares for worsening water shortages amid the expected intensification of El Niño.

October 16, 2026 6:55 am
 

News

Constitution consultation, an opportunity to be heard, says PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Constitution Amendment Bill consultations are an opportunity for Fijians to express their views freely.

October 16, 2026 6:50 am
 

Health

Diabetes drives demand for prosthetic limbs

Most patients seeking assistance at the 2026 Jaipur Foot Camp have lost limbs because of diabetes, prompting calls for stronger prevention efforts alongside expanded rehabilitation services.

October 16, 2026 6:49 am
 

News

FEO strengthens cybersecurity ahead of elections

The Fijian Elections Office has strengthened its cybersecurity systems to safeguard electoral information and prevent a repeat of the technical issues experienced during the 2022 General Election.

October 16, 2026 6:46 am
 

Fire

Savusavu fire destroys storage building

A storage building containing dried plywood and heavy machinery spare parts was completely destroyed in a fire at an industrial site in Savusavu on Tuesday afternoon.

October 16, 2026 6:45 am
 

News

130 women's groups to benefit from digital project

Around 130 women’s groups across Fiji’s Central and Western Divisions are expected to benefit from a US$3.5 million digital empowerment project aimed at strengthening economic opportunities for rural women.

October 16, 2026 6:05 am
 

Education

Fiji seeks Israeli farming expertise

Fijian youths could benefit from new opportunities to study and receive agricultural training in Israel as the two countries explore stronger cooperation in agricultural development.

October 16, 2026 6:03 am
 

News

Nurse funds pathway to better healthcare

An outgoing district nurse in the remote highlands of Naitasiri has pledged to repair a damaged footpath leading to a nursing station at his own expense, in a bid to improve
access to healthcare.

October 16, 2026 6:00 am
 

News

Constitutional Bill loophole raises fear of constitutional crisis

Concerns have been raised over a provision in the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill that could trigger a constitutional crisis if the new Constitution comes into force during a critical period in December.

October 15, 2026 5:14 pm
 

News

PM admits time pressure on constitution consultations

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has admitted the committee has had limited time to prepare for public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill.

October 15, 2026 5:14 pm
 

News

Political parties raise concerns over rushed referendum process

Political parties have raised concerns over the tight timeframe for the proposed constitutional referendum.

October 15, 2026 5:08 pm

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