Fiji News

Bail remains in place for former Prime Minister Bainimarama and former Fiji Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho as they face incitement-to-mutiny charges. Weather-related delays have pushed disclosures to a later date, with the case adjourned for now.

Ba Football gears up for a big Sunday at Prince Charles Park with a sponsor-backed fan bus program offering free transport for ticket-holders. It’s shaping up to boost the atmosphere as the team rides momentum from an opening win.

Could flexible hours and remote work finally ease Fiji’s traffic gridlock? Leaders from the central bank and government are weighing shifts in work patterns and decentralised offices to boost productivity and reclaim precious commute time. The discussion signals a broader rethink of how and where we work.

Hundreds of hopeful Tongans life-shift their plans as new US visa rules leave around 60 students unable to start their studies at BYU. With high-level talks underway, the scene highlights the clash between immigration policy and education opportunities.

Global turmoil and rising costs push Fiji to rethink its economic lifelines. A bold tourism push would brand the islands as a safe haven for travelers, aiming to bolster foreign reserves and protect livelihoods in uncertain times.

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.