News

FSC CEO urges timely start to crushing season

Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd Chief Executive Bhan Pratap Singh, is calling for all three sugar mills to commence operations next week as scheduled, stressing the importance of meeting both local and export market demands.

June 13, 2026 8:17 am
 

Business

Fuel price timing is critical in crisis

Former Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Chief Executive Joel Abraham says the timing of fuel price announcements is critical during a crisis.

June 13, 2026 8:16 am
 

News

Uncle jailed for raping young nieces

A 58-year-old man who repeatedly raped his three young nieces has been sentenced to 17 years and nine months in prison.

June 13, 2026 8:15 am
 

News

Call for stronger support for people living with albinism

People with albinism in Fiji face serious health challenges, discrimination, and social exclusion, prompting calls from health officials and advocates for greater public support.

June 13, 2026 8:14 am
 

News

Caretaker calls fuel election spending debate

Concerns over government spending ahead of the next general election have sparked debate on whether Fiji should move into a caretaker-style arrangement before polling day.

June 13, 2026 8:13 am
 

News

MSAF renews call for maritime safety

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is urging vessel operators to prioritise safety and closely monitor weather conditions following the marine incident in Navua.

June 13, 2026 8:12 am
 

News

Funding constraints limit farmer outreach

The Sugar Cane Growers Council says limited funding is affecting its ability to provide adequate support services to cane farmers.

June 12, 2026 5:05 pm
 

News

Stop child labour before it starts

The International Labour Organization says the fight against child labour must begin before children are exposed to exploitation, urging countries to shift focus from elimination to outright prevention.

June 12, 2026 5:00 pm
 

News

Drug crisis not our doing: Sayed-Khaiyum

Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has rejected accusations that the previous FijiFirst Government is responsible for the current drug crisis.

June 12, 2026 4:59 pm
 

News

Fiji could face sugar shortage by month end

The Fiji Sugar Corporation is warning that sugar stocks could run out by the end of the month if harvesting does not pick up quickly, as delays in farmer readiness continue to slow the start of the crushing season.

June 12, 2026 1:16 pm
 

News

Father of four to be sentenced at the end of the month

A 28-year-old father of four has expressed deep remorse for the actions that led to the death of his six-year-old son, who fell from the blade of a forklift at a Vatuwaqa timber yard in 2023.

June 12, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Former NDMO director says businesses must prepare now

Former National Disaster Manager Office director Vasiti Soko says all Fijian businesses must respond to the global fuel crisis without delay.

June 12, 2026 12:59 pm

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