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Two days of rapid innovation bring tech leaders, businesses, and policymakers together in Fiji as the Pacific’s digital future takes center stage. With international experts exploring cybersecurity, AI integration, and disruptive technologies, the Fiji Tech Summit promises fresh ideas, new partnerships, and momentum for the region.

29 people remain under medical care after a serious crash on Queens Road involving a truck and a bus. The incident has sparked renewed calls for road-safety vigilance, especially on Fiji’s hilly and wet sections. As investigations begin, authorities emphasize safer driving to prevent future tragedies.

Fiji’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission introduces a national pool of trauma-informed psychosocial professionals to support survivors and witnesses on their healing journeys. In collaboration with community partners, this survivor-centered approach emphasizes safe, ethical care as Fiji moves toward reconciliation.

Festive season safety warning: electrical faults are driving up fire risks. A few simple steps—quick home checks, vigilant supervision, and essential safety gear—could keep celebrations bright and safe.

Outdated laws lag behind digital evidence, cybercrime, and privacy needs, risking both officers and communities. A landmark international effort with the Fiji Police Force is steering reform, training, and new policing approaches to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving landscape.

All eyes are on Buckaroo as he gears up for the Melbourne Cup, a $10 million spectacle that could rewrite the season’s story. With a Cox Plate showing behind him and a field ready to thrill, the race at Flemington promises drama, momentum, and plenty of surprises.

Fiji marks a bold leap in public health with a new Food, Water, and Leptospirosis Laboratory backed by international partners. Paired with a major disease-elimination milestone, the upgrade points to faster detection and stronger protection for communities.

An unexpected late-entry shakes up the NZPBC Welterweight picture as Fiji’s Mohammed Ali steps in against New Zealand’s Sonny Moroni. With both fighters hungry for glory, this weekend’s matchup promises a night of high-stakes action and a storyline worth watching.

Bank South Pacific unveils Fiji’s first Smart ATMs, a move set to cut queues and speed up everyday banking. Real-time deposits, 24/7 access, and quick self-service features hint at a new era of smarter, more convenient banking across major towns. A bold step forward for financial inclusion and digital transformation in Fiji.

An alarming burglary targeting an elderly resident is reigniting questions about elder safety and justice. As investigators press ahead and a court case unfolds, communities call for stronger protections to keep vulnerable neighbors secure.

Groundbreaking in Nasinu signals a major step in Fiji’s housing drive, with a multi-million project promising hundreds of serviced lots. Backed by government and the Housing Authority, the plan aims to ease the housing crunch and unlock opportunities for generations to come.

Fiji tightens its maritime rules as authorities crack down on visiting yachts suspected of turning temporary imports into commercial charters, signaling strict penalties and a push for full compliance.

Residents are being urged to heighten fire-safety awareness after a recent residential blaze. With home fires increasingly in the spotlight, everyday precautions—like safe storage of flammable materials and turning off electrical appliances—could protect families and homes.

Fiji’s Flying Fijians are weighing last year’s form against this season’s momentum as they assemble a broader, more competitive talent pool from France’s Pro D2 and Top 14. A strategic mix of proven stars and rising players hints at an exciting November tour, capped by a high-stakes clash with England at Twickenham.

Former Lautoka mayor Kenneth Low paints a stark picture of his city, calling Lautoka an “open sewer” in urgent need of development. As a $5 million redevelopment near Coronation Park sparks debate, residents push for real action on waste, sanitation, and urban renewal.

India’s rising boxing talent Aarti Hoodha readies for a pivotal lightweight showdown in Suva, aiming to extend her pro streak against Laite Nanovu. It’s a bout rooted in grit, family support, and the surge of women’s boxing, with both fighters determined to leave it all in the ring.