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Faith leaders in Fiji are sounding a caution as Christmas celebrations drift toward excess. They urge a return to the season’s true meaning—God’s love and the birth of Christ—and call families to reflect, unite, and embrace faith-centered traditions over revelry. A message of hope and renewed devotion seeks to restore the holiday’s spiritual heart.

Suva’s kava stalls are under pressure as sales slip and prices climb amid changing farming traditions and a shift toward kava bars. With thinning supplies and evolving buying habits, vendors are diversifying into virgin oil and handicrafts to weather an uncertain year.

New trash booms are slated for key waterways as part of a bold nationwide effort to curb marine litter. With strategic partnerships, site assessments, and active community involvement, this initiative aims to protect rivers, urban creeks, and coastal areas from debris—and set the stage for future expansion.

A comprehensive safety plan is unfolding as the festive season approaches, boosting manpower, gear, and around-the-clock readiness. Enhanced patrols, checkpoints, and real-time monitoring promise a safer holiday for communities.

Nasinu is battling a growing litter issue tied more to illegal dumping and waste sorting than to pickup delays. As crews clear hotspots and residents are urged to sort and recycle, the community’s role could reshape the town’s cleanliness and sustainability.

Investigators in Nadi are pursuing leads after a woman was found deceased on Mate Road in Korovuto. The authorities say identifying the victim and understanding the circumstances are ongoing, and they’re appealing for any information from the public.

Rising concerns about youth crime meet a rapid police response in Wailoku. A targeted raid led to multiple arrests after CCTV clues surfaced around an aggravated robbery. As investigators press on, authorities promise more details and a look at how communities can stay safe.

Boxing Day tragedy in a rural Fiji settlement: a man is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing sparked by a dispute at a bus shelter. The case moves to the Labasa High Court in January, prompting questions about community safety and conflict resolution.

Fiji Rugby is plotting a bold shift to empower women’s rugby, with a new Women in Rugby Strategy guiding participation, education, governance, and broader development in the years ahead. The plan hints at a forward-looking agenda designed to lift the sport on and off the field.

Hometown pride meets international pace as Sevuloni Mocenacagi earns a coveted spot on Mike Friday’s Select 7s. Known for explosive power and Olympic pedigree, the Fiji forward promises to energize the squad and spark a new chapter in sevens.

Fiji’s proposed electricity tariff hike has been paused, opening space for wider consultations with the business community. With utility costs already squeezing margins, industry leaders stress the importance of a careful, inclusive review before any final decisions.