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Fiji’s electoral reform debate heats up as public feedback hints at sweeping changes to ballots and representation. With a delayed report and the next general election on the horizon, reform advocates warn that the clock is ticking.

Fiji unveils its first national online-safety helpline, a new lifeline for anyone facing harm on the web. The move aims to curb cyberbullying and harmful content while nudging the online community toward a more compassionate culture. A significant step in safeguarding the digital space begins.

Fiji is speeding up its digital reforms with a new business-subsystem and streamlined permit processes, backed by nationwide training and a push to cut red tape. Early results hint at faster service and growing confidence as the program unfolds.

Fiji’s Flying Fijians are eyeing a front-row revival. Coach Mick Byrne is pushing for a nationwide youth pathway to spot and shape promising props, from grassroots workshops to future international opportunities. A bold plan aimed at deepening Fiji’s rugby depth for years to come.

Fiji is eyeing major electoral reforms, with officials hinting at reintroducing ethnicity data to sharpen policy decisions and boost voter participation. As amendments move forward, the plan also aims to improve overseas voting and broaden inclusivity in the democratic process.

Minister Sashi Kiran warns of violence, early pregnancy, and education barriers facing Fiji’s girls, urging urgent social change. She calls for stronger school–police–health collaboration as Fiji marks the new International Day of the Girl Child, reaffirming that every girl deserves safety and opportunity.

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Team Fiji marks a major milestone in sport psychology as Krishneel Maharaj completes the IOC Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport. The year-long program equips him with practical tools to bolster athletes’ wellbeing and performance. With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, his expanded expertise could reshape Fiji’s mental-health approach across the Olympic path.

Heavy rain warnings have eased in parts of Fiji, but a lingering trough keeps clouds and intermittent showers in the forecast. Low-lying areas may still face flash flood risks as conditions evolve, testing resilience and preparedness in the days ahead.

Warming oceans are pushing migratory tuna away from traditional fishing grounds, putting Pacific Island communities at risk. A new MSC assessment highlights rising costs and the urgent need for regional cooperation to adapt to shifting stocks. Yet emerging funding and collaborative efforts offer a hopeful path toward resilient, sustainable fisheries in a changing climate.

Palau’s high-profile defamation case ends with a withdrawal and a partial cost award, closing one chapter in a lengthy dispute. The ruling underscores the difficulty of proving defamation while affirming the press’s role in reporting on matters of public interest. But the fight isn’t over—the publisher still faces a countersuit, keeping the spotlight on media…

Bougainville is stepping up its push for independence, with the ABG unveiling a bold three-part plan: honor the people’s referendum, push constitutional reforms, and rally international backing. From regional diplomacy to global recognition, a new chapter in Bougainville’s self‑determination journey is taking shape.