Fiji News

Suva unveils an 18-storey flagship tower that marks a bold milestone for indigenous entrepreneurship and Fiji’s evolving economy. A symbol of resilience and green ambition, the project hints at ambitious expansion plans that could reshape the island nation’s business landscape.

A vibrant Fiji reception spotlighted the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025, uniting ministers, artists, and Pacific communities to celebrate shared heritage and collaboration. Two workshop participants are set to travel to Jakarta for the next milestone, signaling deeper regional ties through music, weaving, and curation. A promising chapter in Pacific–Indonesian cultural diplomacy unfolds.

Rohit’s latest victory in Suva showcased a rising force in the welterweight ranks, delivering sharp technique and a dramatic finish. The night also highlighted fresh talents ready to carry Fiji’s boxing scene forward, signaling an exciting new chapter for the sport.

Sunny Morini crowned the NZPBC welterweight champion with a dramatic second-round KO at the Stratum Construction ZEG Kings Boxing Day. The night spotlighted rising talents from Fiji and New Zealand, delivering drama, skill, and a glimpse of a thriving regional boxing scene.

Fiji’s road network is getting a boost with ongoing seal maintenance and resurfacing projects. As work progresses in Tavua and beyond, drivers may encounter brief delays. The aim? Safer, longer-lasting journeys for communities across the islands.

Fiji’s FHCL marks a new era with its first local CEO and an innovative deputy chair, signaling bold governance reforms and a push toward international forest certification. The move aims to boost sustainable mahogany management, unlock broader markets, and empower local communities.

Rotuma Hospital staff are sowing more than care—after a short Grow Your Own Food training, they planted a vegetable garden and began sharing fresh harvests with patients in just two months. With weekly Thursday gardening sessions, this effort blends nutrition, teamwork, and community resilience, hinting at a broader move toward healthier, home-grown meals.

Fiji celebrates a historic public health milestone: trachoma has been eliminated, joining a select group of nations that conquered a preventable blight. Bold leadership, steady investment, and strong partnerships powered a focused plan to safeguard future generations. A story of collaboration, lasting changes, and renewed hope for health across communities.

Fiji is pursuing a sweeping reform to formalize informal settlements on state land, pairing secure leases with community-based land arrangements. The plan aims to give residents formal tenure and unlock economic opportunities, even in densely populated areas. As officials weigh lessons from past programs and the challenges ahead, the path to lasting housing security remains…

With elections on the horizon, SODELPA is ramping up preparations, focusing on greater youth and women participation and a new candidate portal. As the party readies its AGM and a refreshed grassroots push, eyes will be on how leadership and strategy may reshape Fiji’s political map.

Fiji’s labor market is shifting: demand for foreign workers is cooling even as wages keep rising. With hiring plans wavering and sectors adjusting, the economy faces a delicate balance between stability and uncertainty.

Deliberate arson on Fiji’s sugarcane farms has led to a suspended sentence for a local farmer and sparked renewed concerns over farmers’ livelihoods. The fire damaged multiple fields and exposed a troubling threat to the agricultural sector, prompting calls for tougher penalties and tighter investigations. As communities begin to rebuild, a clearer path to resilience…

Fiji’s tourism leadership gets a fresh boost as Ilisapeci Matatolu takes the chair and Dr. Paresh Pant steps in as CEO. Their joint vision emphasizes inclusive, sustainable growth that could reshape travel across the islands, opening up opportunities beyond the usual hotspots.

Tailevu’s leaders urge the community to welcome back former inmates with open hearts, turning second chances into new beginnings. Through supportive programs and small-business avenues, the effort aims to rebuild lives and strengthen the community fabric.

Fiji steps into the climate spotlight with an ocean-first agenda and a growing youth movement. As COP30 nears, leaders emphasize the link between protecting reefs and mangroves and securing sustainable livelihoods and resilience. The piece signals a bold path for small island nations and renewed momentum for international climate collaboration.

Climate change is reshaping health risks across the Pacific. Fiji has unveiled a cutting-edge Food and Leptospirosis Laboratory alongside a digitized disease surveillance system to boost early detection and regional collaboration. These steps signal a new push to safeguard communities against rising climate-related threats.

Fiji Hardwood Corporation announces Semi Dranibaka as its first local CEO, ushering in a new era for FHCL. With plans for expansion, international forest certification, and a stronger focus on sustainable mahogany management, the move signals growth and opportunity for Fiji’s timber sector.

Fiji tightens enforcement on visiting yachts, cracking down on commercial use of temporary import concessions. Authorities warn of stiff penalties and possible imprisonment for violations as they strengthen maritime security and protect the tourism economy.

Illicit networks are turning to a little-watched maritime route to reach Fiji, riding a spike in yacht traffic and gaps in tracking. As authorities call for greater community vigilance and smarter monitoring, the border security landscape is evolving fast.

Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs moves toward a pivotal decision as officials await a formal invitation from London. With a November meeting on the horizon, leaders eye a potential dialogue with the British monarchy, signaling a new chapter in Fiji–UK relations.

History in the making as the Drua prepare for a pre-season clash against a Provincial Select XV built entirely from Fiji’s local stars. On February 6, 2026, at Churchill Park in Lautoka, this landmark fixture aims to deepen ties with local rugby and spotlight homegrown talent ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.