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Diwali spirit shines despite rising costs in Labasa

Despite rising grocery prices, families in Labasa are determined to make Diwali special, finding ways to celebrate while staying within budget.

November 6, 2026 7:15 am
 

Climate Change

Key priorities to take centre stage ahead of COP31

Fiji is pushing for Pacific climate priorities to remain at the forefront of global negotiations ahead of COP31, with a strong focus on climate finance, limiting global warming and protecting vulnerable island nations.

November 6, 2026 7:00 am
 

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$354K overseas travel bill for PM and Ditoka

More than $354,000 was spent on overseas travel by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Affairs Minister Sakiasi Ditoka over 16 months.

November 6, 2026 6:06 am
 

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Churches to create safe havens

Drug crisis in Fiji is being linked to trauma, family breakdown and social isolation.

November 6, 2026 6:04 am
 

News

Health sector still paying for coups

The 1987, 2000 and 2006 coups did more than disrupt Fiji’s political institutions.

November 6, 2026 6:00 am
 

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Intelligence sharing to be centralized

The government is considering a centralized national intelligence system to strengthen Fiji’s ability to respond to emerging security threats.

November 5, 2026 5:19 pm
 

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Seruiratu questions PM’s response to water crisis

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has condemned Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka over his reported response to the worsening drought and water shortages affecting communities.

November 5, 2026 5:12 pm
 

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Relocation looms for more villages

More Fijian communities could face relocation within the next five to ten years as geological instability threatens the safety of land they have occupied for generations.

November 5, 2026 5:09 pm
 

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Churches target youth drug crisis

Church leaders have identified childhood trauma, domestic violence and poverty as some of the underlying factors driving young people towards drugs.

November 5, 2026 5:05 pm
 

News

$22 million saved through film rebate settlements

Fiji’s film and audiovisual industry generated $96.2 million in direct spending in 2025, up from $77.2 million the previous year, as the government moved to settle about $200 million in legacy rebate obligations.

November 5, 2026 5:00 pm
 

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$30K business-class bill for two Ministers

Two Assistant Ministers incurred more than $30,000 in business-class airfare costs for the same US program last year.

November 5, 2026 3:09 pm
 

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Overcharging and missing price labels in Diwali checks

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has found instances of overcharging and missing price labels during inspections ahead of Diwali.

November 5, 2026 3:05 pm

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