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An ambitious survey around Naigani Island signals Fiji’s ongoing push to balance healthy oceans with thriving coastal communities. Blending scientific monitoring with local insights, the study hints at policy advances that could strengthen conservation and livelihoods without compromising the ecosystem.

Braelynn Yee, a rising Fijian athlete and scholar, earns a prestigious international internship that blends elite sport with hands-on business experience—while continuing her degree. Her story embodies discipline, balance, and ambition, signaling exciting new horizons for student-athletes pursuing excellence.

Fiji is tightening protections for foreign workers, boosting contract verification and border checks while inviting communities to help spot and report abuse. A cross‑agency push aims to close loopholes, strengthen enforcement, and ensure safer, fairer conditions for migrant laborers.

Ciji’s cemetery space is reaching its limit as authorities rethink burial practices in urban areas. A shift toward new sites and greater use of cremation signals a challenging but transformative approach, supported by communities stepping in to ensure dignified rites. Updates to long-standing burial laws hint at deeper changes shaping how final ceremonies are handled…

Ba-based businesses rally around a unified stance against the Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that the proposed reforms could push up costs and stifle growth. Critics argue that harsher penalties and expanded inspector powers may worsen Fiji’s skills shortages, challenging a balance that protects workers while sustaining the economy.

New labor reforms in Fiji aim to tighten penalties for wage abuses and speed up enforcement. Debates center on empowering inspectors, expanding the wage-dispute tribunal, and phasing out short-term contracts to foster fairer, more accountable workplaces. As discussions continue, stakeholders hope these changes will provide a steadier economic future for all workers.

Amid rising seas and displaced communities, Fiji’s environment minister offers an urgent, compassion-led path for climate mobility. Four pillars—regional cooperation, national safeguards, evidence-based planning, and innovative financing—aim to protect dignity and culture as relocation becomes a lived reality. The message is clear: resilience hinges on action that places affected people at the center of their…

Fiji’s business associations warn that a proposed Employment Relations Bill could empower Labour Officers beyond constitutional bounds, threatening SME operations and workers’ rights. With concerns about selective enforcement and checks and balances, the debate centers on safeguarding livelihoods while pursuing fair labor standards.

A new update signals the emissions curve is bending downward, with global emissions projected to fall 12% by 2035 as 113 countries step up climate commitments. But experts warn deeper cuts are essential to reach 1.5°C, as COP30 in Belém focuses on faster finance, technology transfer, and action.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit the Philippines with powerful winds and heavy rains, forcing mass evacuations and leaving communities scrambling to assess the damage. As rescue and recovery efforts begin, the storm’s aftermath hints at a long road to rebuilding and renewed resilience.

A high-profile land-lease case in Nausori brings renewed scrutiny to ownership, leases, and tenant rights. As investigations unfold, questions of integrity and accountability in land management spotlight Fiji’s governance landscape.

High-stakes tensions rise in Suva as a bail review unfolds for three defendants facing drug charges. With visas expiring and delays shaping the case, the court weighs release against broader legal concerns, hinting at a pivotal moment for how similar cases are handled. The decision could echo beyond this hearing.

Two Fiji football leaders share a moment that goes beyond the final score—a framed photo symbolizing sportsmanship, unity, and a growing spirit of collaboration that could lift the game for everyone.

Fiji’s Suva–Nausori corridor is set for a pivotal, eco-conscious project as the Nokonoko Integrated Development secures government approval. A balanced growth vision where community and environment shape the future.

Fiji is moving toward a modernized migration framework with final recommendations and draft bills that could reshape border controls, citizenship, and worker protections. The reforms respond to tech advances, changing labor patterns, and new security challenges—while aiming to simplify processes and safeguard both locals and newcomers. After broad consultations, the proposals advance toward Cabinet review,…

In a courtroom drama, a farmer’s bid to speak with the prime minister tests the security of a high-profile government site. As sentencing looms, the case rekindles the debate on balancing public grievances with safeguarding official spaces.

Discover how Fiji’s Sugar Festival began in 1958 as a cross-island idea, blending Lautoka’s plans with Suva’s Hibiscus spectacle. A tale of naming debates, timing, and tempting prizes that helped shape a cherished tradition still felt across communities today.

Rakiraki’s plan for a modern sugar mill takes a bold step forward as 30 proposals pour in, including a standout bid from a Chinese partner ready to combine funding with cutting-edge tech. The project could expand beyond sugar to ethanol and power, signaling a major shift for Fiji’s agricultural landscape. Groundwork is set to begin…

Rising concerns about staff housing in Fiji’s sugar industry could spark real change, with officials signaling action and funding for upgrades on the horizon. The push hints at broader reforms affecting workers and the economy.

Back-to-school relief continues as a key government program rolls into the new academic year, easing costs for uniforms, shoes, and school supplies. With a streamlined application and broader reach, this initiative aims to keep education affordable and accessible as schools reopen.

Fiji’s Bula Boys head to Papua New Guinea with a 20-man squad built for depth and long-term growth. Under coach Stephane Auvray, the focus is on showcasing Fiji-based talent and laying the groundwork for future international campaigns.