Forty-eight iTaukei villages near municipal boundaries have gained voting eligibility and access to government services, all without changing land rights or adding taxes. This administrative move aims to level the playing field for communities on the edge of town while preserving traditions and local governance. A new step toward broader civic participation and service equity.

Fiji could face a looming HIV crisis tied to injecting drug use, with warnings of a dramatic surge if action is delayed. High-risk injecting, limited access to sterile equipment, and evolving drug use patterns point to a broader regional threat. Urgent, evidence-based harm reduction, expanded testing and treatment, and coordinated regional action are being urged…

An alarming trend is emerging in Fiji: some meth users are dissolving crystal meth in blood instead of water. Health officials warn this practice carries severe health risks and could fuel broader harms, underscoring the need for urgent intervention and support for vulnerable communities.

Fiji is making strides in filling its specialist medical posts, with 80% of 99 roles now occupied. Yet gaps linger in key areas, prompting renewed recruitment efforts, a substantial 2025-26 budget, and the use of visiting teams to bridge the backlog. The initiative aims to keep essential care closer to home.

From Papua New Guinea to Kadavu, Dr. Peggy Ravusiro embodies a new kind of multi-hyphenate: a medical graduate who also shines on the pageant stage. After six years of hard work and her family’s unwavering support, she earns an MBBS from Fiji National University. Her Labasa clinical rotations weave timing and faith into her journey.

Week of pool action delivered a mix of dominance, drama, and walkovers that reshaped the standings. From emphatic wins to a tense 7-7 showdown, teams showcased grit and depth as the race for the title heats up. Expect more high-stakes battles as the season moves forward.

From a modest 2007 start to a cornerstone of Fiji’s grassroots rugby, the Fiji Bitter Wairiki 7s has grown into a vibrant festival that mixes rugby with volleyball, netball, and more. Founder Jone Vuki explains how this expanding celebration is bringing together players and communities from across the region, reshaping the local sporting landscape.

Loloma Heights’ under-21s from Urata near Savusavu bring big ambition to the Fiji Bitter Wairiki 7s in Taveuni. After a solid 12-0 start and a tough 0-26 setback, the squad regrouped with renewed fitness and unity as they push to advance from Pool 3.

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Rian Kaniabota keeps a large Fiji family steady on Kinoya Road, balancing a tight budget, healthy organic meals, and daily lessons in resilience. With her husband abroad, she crafts a story of financial discipline, local produce, and teaching her children the art of saving for a rainy day. A candid portrait of resourcefulness in the…

Rian, a Fiji-based mother of five, runs a busy household while her husband works away. She champions organic living and early money lessons, shaping a healthier, more financially confident future for her family.