Fiji News

Fiji is riding a wave of billions in planned investments across real estate, tourism, and transport. As the country eyes a Pacific-growth role, this momentum could reshape the region’s economic landscape.

An Indonesian scholarship changed Sokovoli Odrovakavula’s path from student to mentor. Today, he channels overseas learning into local impact, guiding Fiji’s next generation and strengthening regional ties.

A two-week maritime training in Suva is sharpening vessel boarding, search and seizure skills for officers across the Pacific. Fiji, Kiribati and Nauru are building regional cooperation with UNODC and international partners to strengthen responses to maritime crime and hidden trafficking networks.

Contraband is finding new routes into Fiji’s prisons, carried in by visiting family members. From everyday items like fruit and footwear to an unlikely case involving a child’s diaper, the methods are evolving. As officials tighten visitation rules, the story raises questions about safety, family involvement, and health risks behind bars.

Fiji advances its tourism agenda with a new formalized partnership focused on sustainable, community-centered growth. Embracing Vanua-Based guidelines, expanded nautical experiences, and accessibility initiatives, the plan aims to balance economic resilience with environmental stewardship for local communities.

Most divisions are reopening schools, but a handful will remain closed as evacuation centers. With hurricane season underway, safety and timely updates remain the focus for families and educators.

Devastating flames engulfed a property on Waila Feeder Road near Nausori this afternoon, drawing a swift firefighting response. Eyewitnesses describe a rapidly spreading blaze and tense moments for tenants, with investigators now looking into the cause and how to boost fire safety in the area.

Crews in the Western Division are racing to restore access to 115 affected roads, working around the clock to clear the way for safer travel. With steady progress and strong community resilience, the road to recovery is taking shape.

Pacific nations unveil a pioneering, rights-based framework for planned relocation in response to rising seas and erosion. The regional guidance centers community consent, land and cultural rights, and the funding needed to turn these principles into action—hinting at the tough choices communities may face and the path toward dignified, self-determined futures.

Global tensions could push Fiji’s fuel and food costs higher, with effects rippling through transport, energy, and everyday essentials. As the situation unfolds, households are encouraged to plan ahead and stay alert to evolving market trends.

A new leadership chapter unfolds for Fiji’s rugby league as Apenisa Dansey steps in as Chairman, signaling a more streamlined and accountable era for the sport.

A troubling surge in youth mental health cases linked to drug use is testing hospital capacity and exposing the complexity of dual diagnoses. With poly-drug use among teens on the rise and care resources stretched thin, communities face urgent questions about how to respond and protect the next generation.

When weather turns hostile, aviation teams spring into action. This precautionary landing highlights the safety-first mindset that guides every flight and protects everyone on board.

Inside Fiji’s prisons, a troubling link is emerging: rising drug abuse coincides with more HIV infections, driven by needle sharing and stretched resources. Officials are pushing for faster drug-case handling and a new treatment facility to turn the tide.