Fiji faces a mounting national crisis as drug-related crime and a rising HIV threat unsettles communities. With warnings of youth involvement and crime networks exploiting waterways, leaders urge stronger maritime surveillance, smarter enforcement, and regional cooperation to protect the nation’s future.

Two coordinated traffic-enforcement operations led to multiple impaired-driving cases across key corridors, spotlighting the ongoing push for safer roads. The night revealed a diverse mix of drivers and reinforces the call for responsible, sober driving.

With the festive season on the horizon, a comprehensive readiness check reveals the Western Division’s preparations—from vehicles to disaster-response gear. The focus is on keeping communities safe and travelers at ease throughout the holidays.

Queen Victoria School’s Strides for Strength Walkathon brought together students, alumni, families, and supporters to take a stand against violence and promote safer communities. Emphasizing positive masculinity, inclusive practices, and responsible parenting, the event offers a hopeful glimpse into what a united, respectful society can achieve.

Could reforming land tenure unlock Fiji’s sugar industry’s future? As leases expire and land sits underutilized, leaders weigh modern, equitable frameworks that protect native rights while unlocking productive use and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Fresh talks between the Fiji Corrections Service and the sugar industry explore expanding inmate participation in cane-cutting under the Musu Dovu initiative. The aim is to ease labor shortages while offering meaningful rehabilitation through work, with plans for fair farm selection and a broader role across the farming cycle. Leaders emphasize reliability, discipline, and community…

Tonight on the Gold Coast, Winston Hill guns for a historic win against Ben Mahony for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Super Welterweight title. Representing Fiji for the first time, the Rotuman-born fighter carries his nation’s pride and a personal dream into the ring.

Pacific island leaders voice disappointment as COP31 hosting moves away from Australia, raising questions about accountability and climate justice. With shifting plans and ongoing fossil-fuel concerns, critics warn the talks risk becoming just rhetoric unless real actions follow. The stakes for regional influence and vulnerable communities remain high as climate threats intensify.

Disability advocate Nafitalai Uluinakorotabu hails the Stride with Strength Walkathon as a powerful step toward inclusion and an end to gender-based violence. The event united families, communities, and leaders, turning fundraising into a hopeful shared experience—and it hints at turning this into an annual tradition.

Fiji’s language scene is in the spotlight as discussions unfold on Hindi education and the evolving bond between Fiji Hindi and Standard Hindi. From classrooms to online storytelling, the conversation explores how a living language adapts across cultures while preserving its rich heritage. A hopeful glimpse into how youth, technology, and tradition shape the future…

Australia steps back from hosting the 2026 UN climate summit as Turkey takes the reins, reshaping the regional diplomacy around climate policy. With Pacific financing on the horizon and Canberra steering the conversations from a distance, the coming year could redefine leadership on climate action.

Australia’s bid to host COP31 ends in a loss to Turkey, shifting the glare onto what comes next for climate diplomacy. As debates over funding, credibility, and Pacific resilience intensify, the path forward remains in sharp focus.

Historic milestone in Tonga as the sole female MP in Tongatapu 6 wins a second term. Her stated priorities—education, youth opportunities, and empowering women—signal potential changes on the horizon for the country’s governance.

COP31 takes an unexpected turn as Turkey hosts and Australia leads the talks, testing whether Pacific voices will finally shape the agenda. Pacific leaders push for co-governance, Indigenous knowledge, and ocean stewardship at the heart of negotiations. With 1.5°C on the line, this summit could redefine regional partnerships and bold climate action for vulnerable communities.

An unanswered mystery unfolds in Fenner Park after a woman was found near a tree, leaving the community searching for clues. Believed to be in her 20s or 30s, she wore black gorilla-design shorts, a ring, and red-and-white beads. Investigators say any detail could help bring answers.

Pacific climate leaders are signaling that the race to host COP31 isn’t over yet. With surprising diplomatic twists and a unique setup involving Türkiye, a Pacific pre-COP, and uncertain leadership, the coming negotiations could shift how climate justice and resilience are pursued in the region. Behind the headlines lie urgent questions for food security, frontline…

Steven Victor, Palau’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment, calls COP30 a “COP of Truth” as he pushes for real climate finance and urgent action to shield small island nations from the 1.5°C threat. The plea highlights a widening gap between promises and progress, with vulnerable communities and priceless ecosystems at stake.

A historic Rugby League World Cup is coming in 2026, spanning three nations with men’s, women’s, and wheelchair battles. Expect a global festival of talent, drama, and national pride as teams chase glory over a packed, unforgettable schedule.

A Pacific-led plan to stabilize South Pacific albacore faces a pivotal moment at the upcoming WCPFC meeting. Backed by global retailers, the push hinges on a science-based management framework and stronger safeguards—from observer coverage to bycatch rules—to secure the fishery’s future.

Global buyers are quietly reshaping tuna governance in the Pacific, using market power to demand tougher, traceable management. Retailers and certification schemes are elevating sustainability from a goal to a must, signaling a new era of accountability for tuna stocks.

Following a violent assault outside a Fiji courthouse, authorities announce urgent steps to bolster security for journalists and courthouse staff. The move signals a renewed commitment to protecting press freedom and safe access to justice, even as questions linger.