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Isaia Walker-Leawere returns to Fiji carrying family pride into a brutal, heat-soaked showdown. Expect a fast, physical midfield battle that could tilt the match in Lautoka’s heart.

Sextortion remains a troubling trend, with victims paying to keep intimate images private as scammers grow more sophisticated. Fake profiles and encrypted apps are now common tools in these crimes, prompting calls for vigilance, support, and swift reporting.

More than a decade after Fiji’s devastating floods, authorities are rethinking climate relocation with a sharper focus on gender and social inclusion. From housing design to women’s leadership and preserving cultural ties, experts say resilience hinges on inclusive, rights-based planning as Fiji strengthens its climate laws. A new path for adaptation is taking shape.

Across the Blue Pacific, police forces unite in sorrow and solidarity after the loss of Constable Peniasi Racagi in Fiji. This tribute highlights the enduring bonds among frontline crews—fidelity, courage, and service—as they stand together to safeguard their communities.

In Fiji, a troubling rise in youth drug cases is drawing attention to how early trauma shapes vulnerability. Leaders are calling for stronger protection, trauma-informed support, and community-driven action to steer the next generation toward a safer path.

A key U.S. official’s visit to Fiji signals a new push in bilateral ties. Expect talks on strategic partnerships and a landmark funding agreement aimed at boosting private-sector growth and regional cooperation across the Pacific.

Leaders are pushing to safeguard iTaukei ceremonies from commercialization, signaling a shift in how traditional rituals are presented to visitors. The move underscores a growing tension between preserving sacred customs and modern pressures, with heritage at stake for future generations.

An uphill truck crash and a passenger left in critical condition spark a warning about licensing rules. The incident centers on driving beyond an approved license class and the gear-change mistakes that can follow. It’s a stark reminder that staying within your license limits and training matters for every road user.

Japan is boosting Fiji’s maritime security with three new patrol vessels as the Pacific faces a rising drug crisis. The move signals a deepening partnership that spans border enforcement, disaster risk reduction, and broader regional cooperation.

Fiji faces a rising HIV crisis, and officials are turning to a frontline harm-reduction strategy: access to sterile needles and syringes. The move aims to curb transmission while boosting testing and treatment, fueling an ongoing public health debate about how best to protect communities. What unfolds could reshape the country’s approach to the epidemic.

A sudden flood has left seven Naqaliso homes underwater after drainage was blocked during a cemetery expansion. Residents are demanding swift action and a lasting fix to prevent a repeat, as warnings about the blockage reportedly went unheeded.

Residents of Naqaliso Settlement brace for worsening floods as heavy rains loom and drainage systems falter after recent development. With health risks rising from stagnant water, the community urgently calls for drainage repairs before the next tropical depression.