Fiji News

An overnight break-in at a Fiji church has investigators piecing together clues after a treasured speaker vanished. As attacks on sacred spaces rise, communities rally for vigilance and a united effort to protect what matters most.

Indigenous knowledge is taking center stage in Pacific climate adaptation, with leaders urging decolonized, community‑driven solutions. As elders, youth, and women guide policy, momentum grows from a recent legal ruling toward more inclusive action on a warming planet.

TTL, Tonga’s youth-led initiative, releases a digital edition of the Tonga Youth Vote Handbook to empower first-time voters. Updated for the online era, it outlines how to register, vote, and stay engaged beyond Election Day ahead of the 2025 polls.

Climate shocks are reshaping what kids in the Pacific can eat. Floods, cyclones, and rising prices are limiting access to nutritious foods, nudging families toward cheaper options with hidden costs. A growing wave of malnutrition—undernutrition, obesity, and vitamin deficiencies—threatens the region’s children and calls for urgent, integrated action.

Navua is set to welcome a multi-million dollar service station that goes beyond fueling—featuring rest areas for long-haul drivers, expanded parking, and enhanced local infrastructure. Backed by a private-sector partnership, the project aims to boost regional jobs and strengthen supply chains in line with Fiji’s development plans. Completion is targeted for next year, signaling a…

Inter Miami locks in rising midfielder David Ruiz through 2028, with an option for 2029. At just 21, the young talent already helped seal major trophies and now sits at the center of the club’s next chapter.

New clarifications from the Sugar Cane Growers Fund explain the Diwali payment deductions and who they hit. The fund says only farmers with outstanding arrears are affected, while balancing contractual obligations with ongoing support for the sector. The debate continues as industry players weigh debt, relief, and the path toward stability.

Fiji’s men’s basketball team heads into a must-win Melanesian Cup clash with New Caledonia, buoyed by a resounding victory that rekindled belief across the squad. Veteran guard Tyrone McLennan is rallying the young lineup, praising their poise under pressure as others step into the spotlight. The 2:30 p.m. showdown tomorrow could prove pivotal in Fiji’s…

A coalition of 35 finance ministers pitches a bold blueprint to scale climate finance to $1.3 trillion a year, reshaping lending, insurance, and ratings to power climate action. As COP30 nears, the plan tests promises against reality and for vulnerable communities.

A landmark meeting at Buckingham Palace signaled a renewed UK-Fiji partnership, with warmth and mutual regard setting the tone. The discussions hint at fresh opportunities and deeper collaboration across trade, culture, and shared history, pointing to a hopeful path ahead for both nations.

Tuvalu steps onto the global conservation stage as the 90th member of IUCN, signaling a bold commitment to protecting its unique reefs, fisheries, and cultural heritage. In a nation facing rising seas and climate threats, this milestone hints at new alliances and plans to safeguard nature—and the people who depend on it—for generations to come.

Pivotal maritime climate talks convene in London as Pacific leaders press for a just, rapid transition away from fossil fuels. Debates over global fuel standards and carbon pricing could reshape shipping—and the future of vulnerable island nations.

Captaincy has never felt more personal for Tui Kamikamica, a journey rooted in Fiji’s pride and a lifelong dream realized. He hints at the emotional weight of leading the Bati and the spark it lights for the next generation as they brace for a big Pacific Bowl moment.

Fiji pursues a compassionate, community-centered approach to cancer care, where medicine meets faith, family, and hope. A holistic plan calls for broad collaboration across health, faith groups, and prevention to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

Advocates push to extend full bargaining rights to police and correctional officers in Fiji, while keeping the right to strike off the table. They seek the removal of language that confines rights to “certain circumstances” and aim to broaden avenues for grievances. A broader push to align labor laws with international standards could reshape workers’…

At the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Fiji, leaders weigh the balance between thriving fisheries and mounting climate and market pressures. The spotlight is on local processing to spur jobs, boost regional resilience, and curb IUU fishing—part of a bold plan for the Blue Pacific Continent. A forward-looking peek at how sustainable tuna and smart…

Union leaders press Fiji Water for meaningful talks after redundancies, urging a formal agreement to safeguard workers. With government mediation under way, the evolving debate on local jobs and foreign labour could reshape Fiji’s labor landscape.

Road workers face a 28-day countdown to possible layoffs as a major project is halted, sparking urgent calls for government intervention. With livelihoods at stake across several towns, the push for extended contracts and steady jobs in Fiji’s construction sector takes center stage.

In Fiji, a new debate over child discipline puts rights, laws, and futures in the spotlight. Advocates argue corporal punishment is harmful and unlawful, urging a shift toward non-violent, empathetic approaches that build trust and respect within families and schools.

Endometrial cancer is emerging as a concern for younger women in Fiji, with obesity and lifestyle changes driving the trend. The rollout of hysteroscopy services at Labasa Hospital promises earlier, less invasive diagnoses and treatments, offering hope for women and their families.

Kenya bids farewell to Raila Odinga, a pivotal figure whose decades-long quest for democracy reshaped the nation. From fierce opposition to coalition leadership, his controversial yet influential journey leaves Kenya pondering the legacy he set in motion for the future.