Fiji faces a critical shortage of town planners even as it rolls out a digital Building Permit Online System and reviews key planning schemes. The push for broad-based collaboration signals a bold move toward safer, more sustainable cities ahead of COP30.

Fiji’s village nurses say years of service go unpaid, with contracts elusive and payments irregular as they reach patients in remote areas. Behind the dedication lies a brewing crisis in funding and retention that could reshape frontline healthcare.

Fresh disclosures reveal a wave of suspended civil servants across ministries, with pay continuing during investigations. The focus is on due process, the role of the Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal, and broader reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and service delivery. These developments hint at how discipline and pay reforms are shaping public trust and governance.

Parliament erupted in a high-stakes clash over Fiji’s economic path, as opposition lawmakers warn that years of missteps have weakened the recovery. The government, meanwhile, touts gains in debt relief, wages, and a growing investment pipeline, even as global and climate risks loom. The debate highlights a pivotal moment as policymakers weigh a future aimed…

Fiji’s Flying Fijians head into a pivotal clash with England at Twickenham, buoyed by a refreshed lineup and renewed confidence. Beyond the big match, a bold chapter for Fiji rugby is taking shape as the team chases a statement on the world stage.

Fiji’s transport authority is moving toward random drug testing for PSV drivers, with police backing to enforce penalties. With a zero-tolerance stance, offenders could face suspensions or license cancellations as permit renewals approach and safety reforms take hold.

A heated debate over Fiji’s e-ticketing system unfolds as the government questions the network’s viability while operators push back, insisting real progress has already been made. With planned upgrades on the horizon, commuters and experts alike are watching to see what the next phase will bring. Where will this reform take Fiji’s public transport?

Fiji’s coastal communities brace for the cyclone season as drought tightens water supplies in Vatulele, Yasawa, and Mamanuca. A multi-agency effort—from water carting to targeted trainings—aims to boost resilience, with households preparing by replenishing tanks and tightening sanitation ahead of heavier rains.

A high-stakes legal fight over presidential immunity intersects with a high-profile hush-money case, as prosecutors challenge what jurors should consider. A recent immunity ruling fuels a filing arguing that key evidence tied to official actions should not sway the trial. The evolving dispute spotlights questions of accountability at the highest levels.