Fiji’s business associations warn that a proposed Employment Relations Bill could empower Labour Officers beyond constitutional bounds, threatening SME operations and workers’ rights. With concerns about selective enforcement and checks and balances, the debate centers on safeguarding livelihoods while pursuing fair labor standards.

A new update signals the emissions curve is bending downward, with global emissions projected to fall 12% by 2035 as 113 countries step up climate commitments. But experts warn deeper cuts are essential to reach 1.5°C, as COP30 in Belém focuses on faster finance, technology transfer, and action.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit the Philippines with powerful winds and heavy rains, forcing mass evacuations and leaving communities scrambling to assess the damage. As rescue and recovery efforts begin, the storm’s aftermath hints at a long road to rebuilding and renewed resilience.

A high-profile land-lease case in Nausori brings renewed scrutiny to ownership, leases, and tenant rights. As investigations unfold, questions of integrity and accountability in land management spotlight Fiji’s governance landscape.

High-stakes tensions rise in Suva as a bail review unfolds for three defendants facing drug charges. With visas expiring and delays shaping the case, the court weighs release against broader legal concerns, hinting at a pivotal moment for how similar cases are handled. The decision could echo beyond this hearing.

Two Fiji football leaders share a moment that goes beyond the final score—a framed photo symbolizing sportsmanship, unity, and a growing spirit of collaboration that could lift the game for everyone.

Fiji’s Suva–Nausori corridor is set for a pivotal, eco-conscious project as the Nokonoko Integrated Development secures government approval. A balanced growth vision where community and environment shape the future.

Fiji is moving toward a modernized migration framework with final recommendations and draft bills that could reshape border controls, citizenship, and worker protections. The reforms respond to tech advances, changing labor patterns, and new security challenges—while aiming to simplify processes and safeguard both locals and newcomers. After broad consultations, the proposals advance toward Cabinet review,…

In a courtroom drama, a farmer’s bid to speak with the prime minister tests the security of a high-profile government site. As sentencing looms, the case rekindles the debate on balancing public grievances with safeguarding official spaces.

Discover how Fiji’s Sugar Festival began in 1958 as a cross-island idea, blending Lautoka’s plans with Suva’s Hibiscus spectacle. A tale of naming debates, timing, and tempting prizes that helped shape a cherished tradition still felt across communities today.

Rakiraki’s plan for a modern sugar mill takes a bold step forward as 30 proposals pour in, including a standout bid from a Chinese partner ready to combine funding with cutting-edge tech. The project could expand beyond sugar to ethanol and power, signaling a major shift for Fiji’s agricultural landscape. Groundwork is set to begin…

Rising concerns about staff housing in Fiji’s sugar industry could spark real change, with officials signaling action and funding for upgrades on the horizon. The push hints at broader reforms affecting workers and the economy.