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Border delays are driving up costs for Fiji’s businesses and consumers, as FRCS rolls out its National Time Release Study Report 2025. The initiative aims to pinpoint bottlenecks in airfreight clearance and speed the movement of essential goods. Supported by global and local partners, the study seeks to align Fiji’s border procedures with international best…

Jordie Barrett’s unexpected praise of Ilaisa Droasese adds extra buzz to the Drua-Hurricanes showdown. Calling Droasese a “great player,” the Hurricanes co-captain signals a backline contest that could swing the clash in tight fashion. The stage is set for a high-stakes battle at Churchill Park.

Fiji faces a worrying rise in youth drug use tied to childhood trauma and fragile protection systems. Leaders are urging urgent reforms—from early intervention to stronger community support—with a focus on nurturing hope and empowering the next generation.

Fiji’s economy faces headwinds this year from global tensions and the cyclone season, with external shocks threatening growth. New risks around visas and travel advisories could weigh on activity and visitor arrivals. Yet, stronger remittance inflows are lending a welcome glimmer of resilience to households amid the pressures.

Fiji braces for heavy rain and gusty winds as a lingering system tied to Tropical Cyclone Urmil moves through. From the Western Division to Kadavu, expect intense downpours and strengthening winds in the days ahead.

Traditional leaders are taking a bold step to safeguard the heart of iTaukei culture, signaling a shift in how ceremonies are observed and shared. The move highlights a tension between preserving sacred rituals and modern pressures, promising a renewed focus on respect, authenticity, and heritage.

An alarming road crash sparks a stern reminder about driver licensing limits and vehicle safety. Authorities emphasize that sticking to your licensed vehicle class could be the difference between danger and safety on the road.

Fiji is set to receive three new patrol vessels, marking a stronger maritime stance against the region’s growing drug challenge. The partnership expands security ties and broader cooperation—from disaster risk reduction to education—hinting at a new era of Pacific stability.

Fiji weighs a bold harm-reduction move: providing clean needles and syringes to curb a rising HIV crisis. Experts say this strategy could cut transmission and save lives, as calls for broader testing and treatment gain momentum.

Residents of Naqaliso Settlement are urging authorities to restore drainage after a sudden flood damaged homes, with many linking the deluge to cemetery expansion blocking the system. They’re calling for a permanent fix to prevent more homes from being affected.

Heavy rains and an approaching tropical depression threaten to worsen floods in a coastal settlement already struggling to cope. Residents blame blocked drainage from recent development for the rising water and warn of growing health risks as schools and clinics become harder to reach. They’re urging swift drainage repairs before the next wave hits.