News

Vatuwaqa discovery marks fourth body found in weeks

A body discovered near Fletcher Road in Vatuwaqa today has brought the total number of bodies found in Fiji over the past month to four, raising concerns among communities.

January 7, 2026 12:22 pm
 

News

Government revenue exceeds forecast despite lower VAT rate

Government revenue outperformed expectations in the first quarter of the 2025–2026 financial year, despite the reduction in the Value Added Tax rate from 15 percent to 12.5 percent.

January 7, 2026 12:20 pm
 

News

Tropic Wood Industries to support the effort of wood supply in Lau

The Vanua of Lau has developed a plan to establish a business using locally available resources, particularly pine.

January 7, 2026 12:19 pm
 

News

Sabha highlights importance of education for youth empowerment

The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is stressing the importance of empowering young people through education, saying it plays a vital role in building strong individuals and a better society.

January 7, 2026 12:17 pm
 

News

Four-year-old becomes first road fatality of 2026

A four-year-old child is believed to be the country’s first road fatality for 2026 following a vehicle accident in Nasovatava yesterday.

January 7, 2026 11:18 am
 

News

Cabinet approves Five-Year CEDAW implementation plan

Cabinet has approved a five-year implementation plan for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Concluding Observations.

January 7, 2026 11:16 am
 

Crime

Body found near Vatuwaqa Bridge

A body was discovered near the Vatuwaqa Bridge this morning. The Police Forensic team left with the body a while ago.

January 7, 2026 10:39 am
 

News

FCCC defends tariff consultation process

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has rejected claims that proper consultations are not being held on the proposed electricity tariff increase.

January 7, 2026 10:09 am
 

Budget 2025-26

FCOSS warns January budget shift could weaken disaster response

The Fiji Council of Social Services has warned that a proposed return to a January–December budget cycle could seriously undermine disaster response, community resilience and critical infrastructure delivery.

January 7, 2026 10:08 am
 

News

Fiji to accede to Rotterdam Convention on hazardous chemicals

Cabinet has agreed that Fiji will accede to the Rotterdam Convention, a major international agreement aimed at strengthening controls over the trade and use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

January 7, 2026 10:07 am
 

News

Experts warn AI may drive loneliness

Society could face rising mental health issues and growing loneliness if dependence on digital platforms and artificial intelligence continues unchecked.

January 7, 2026 7:31 am
 

Health

Treat your body as a temple, Rev Turagavou says

The Methodist Church is urging Fijians to take greater responsibility for their health.

January 7, 2026 7:29 am

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