Fiji News

Fiji’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index score sits at 55, signaling steady perceptions of governance integrity. Yet new steps are underway to strengthen prevention, accountability, and public engagement across the public sector, with citizens playing a key role in safeguarding resources.

Samoa’s tourism is edging back toward growth, boosted by a surge in holiday travel and higher traveler spending—while business and sports segments still face notable headwinds.

An alarming campus incident has sparked a rapid safety crackdown, revealing a collapsed septic-tank cover. Urgent barricades, repairs, and clearer warning zones are on the way as officials push for stronger campus safety and a more vigilant culture.

Heavy rainfall collapses a culvert on Queen’s Highway near Semo Village, closing a key stretch and sending drivers on a long detour. As authorities assess the damage and locals lend a hand, crews race to map out temporary fixes amid ongoing travel disruptions.

Detours are in place on the Queens Highway after a section of the road collapsed. With traffic and bus arrangements shifting, commuters should expect delays as authorities guide travel and prioritize safety.

Small retailers warn that a proposed Employment Relations Amendment Bill could shift workplaces from dialogue to penalties, threatening family-owned shops with heavy fines and even jail for minor missteps. As lawmakers weigh worker protections, the challenge is crafting rules that safeguard rights without crippling small businesses.

Vandalism is taking a toll on Fiji’s road network, threatening essential services and driving up repair costs. From damaged bridges to wrecked equipment and broken bus shelters, communities face growing disruption. Authorities are urging collective action to protect infrastructure and keep everyone connected.

Queen’s Road near Semo Village has suffered a dramatic road collapse after a deep fissure opened up, leaving a large section impassable and traffic at a standstill in both directions. Crews are assessing the damage as motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternatives.

Fresh’et Super Butcher is opening its sixth outlet in Nasinu Market, Laqere, aiming to serve families along the Nasinu–Nausori corridor with reliable access to fresh meat and fish. The new store will blend local and international sourcing to smooth year-round supply and potential shortages. The expansion is expected to energize weekend crowds and boost business…

Former MP Simione Rasova is accused of providing false information to secure more than $21,000 in parliamentary allowances. A magistrate found enough evidence to proceed and gave Rasova a 28-day window to appeal—a case that underscores public accountability in parliament.

Lengthy work-permit delays for foreign crew are threatening Fiji’s shipping and inter-island transport, leaving vessels understaffed as approvals lag for months. The ripple effects hit operations and costs for local businesses, prompting calls for a specialized maritime regulatory framework. Lawmakers say they’ll discuss targeted fixes to stabilize the sector.

Fiji’s shores are buzzing again as cruise ships return in force, bringing thousands of visitors to Savusavu, Lautoka, Suva and beyond. A packed February schedule and a growing lineup of liners point to a bright turnaround for the islands’ tourism and local economy.

Fiji tightens maritime safety oversight, urging ship operators to have current registration and survey certificates. Ongoing inspections of inter-island vessels cover engines, deck safety, and overall seaworthiness—aimed at safeguarding lives and keeping operations steady across Fiji’s waters. A proactive push toward safer seas and smoother travel.

Team Fiji is bringing 33 sports together on a bold performance roadmap for Tahiti 2027, anchored by new planning contracts and an accountability framework. With a clear focus on long-term goals and sustained high performance, Fiji is laying the groundwork that could redefine its Olympic and Pacific Games future.

Fiji’s athletics program unveils a fresh selection framework and a preliminary long list as athletes gear up for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With a clear, merit-based path and updated qualification standards, the road to Glasgow promises to be intensely strategic and intensely competitive.

– Fiji’s inter-island shipping faces a turning point as costs rise and demand falls. Goundar Shipping signals a fleet reshuffle that could reshape outer-island access. – With rising fuel and labor costs and softer demand, Fiji’s shipping scene is bracing for tough times. A major operator hints at fleet changes to chart a path forward.…

From the village of Vaisala to global stages, Miss Samoa Iliganoa Feagaimali’i Soti embodies leadership rooted in faith, culture, and service. A lecturer, mentor, and youth advocate, her story highlights education, wellness, and Samoan heritage shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Contestants from across the Pacific begin a week of cultural immersion in Fiji, where Sabeto’s living traditions, stories, and daily life unfold into a shared journey of heritage and understanding.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at better reflecting coalition commitments and smoothing the roll-out of the 2026 budget. Ministers were reassigned to cabinet sub-committees, with new appointments and the return of familiar faces signaling a tighter, more coordinated GNUT governance path.

Palau’s Senate blocks three presidential nominations, leaving two ministries without confirmed leaders and widening tensions with the executive branch. As scrutiny over cabinet appointments tightens, questions of timing, accountability, and governance signal a pivotal moment for the country’s political balance.

Fiji and China are strengthening a long-standing partnership rooted in culture, education, and growing trade. Suva’s Chinese New Year celebrations highlighted ongoing exchanges among artists, scholars, and business partners—pointing to a future of deeper intercultural dialogue and collaboration.