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Overtime pay for health workers is being finalized, with initial disbursements already issued and additional payments planned for early 2026. A careful verification across cost centers ensures accuracy and fairness for those who served communities through peak periods.

In Fiji’s Laqere Market, women are quietly reshaping leadership in small business. Silina Vunicakau turned personal tragedy into entrepreneurial triumph, launching a seaweed and juice venture that now supports her family and powers growth with a carrier lorry she both uses and rents out. Her story hints at a broader shift where resilience and enterprise…

Fiji’s Police Act is being modernized with new tools for today’s security demands—DNA evidence, drug testing, breathalyzers, and enhanced digital forensics. The reforms aim for transparency and accountability while addressing evolving crime threats and boosting public trust in policing for the future.

Fiji is advancing a bold health transformation, with plans for a state-of-the-art national hospital alongside crucial upgrades to existing facilities. Backed by international partners, the initiative signals a shift toward lasting resilience in health infrastructure. What could this mean for the future of healthcare in Fiji?

Kadavu rolls out a new 2025-2035 Development Plan, described as a bold blueprint to empower local communities and tackle years of isolation. After two years of wide consultation, the plan focuses on five priority areas designed to create inclusive growth and a brighter future for the island, even as transport and connectivity challenges persist.

Across Sicily, the Olympic flame lights up a nation in a sweeping relay. From historic streets to hundreds of towns, Italy’s long journey toward the 2026 Winter Games stirs pride, culture, and celebrations along the way.

Nadroga takes center stage in a fresh TV series that pulls back the curtain on Fiji’s rugby drive. House of Rugby follows the team’s relentless build toward the Skipper Cup, offering a compelling glimpse of passion, legacy, and the grind behind the game.

Authorities are pressing ahead in a high-stakes investigation into last weekend’s campus shooting, with a suspect identified and investigators weighing a possible link to another fatal incident in the region. As police widen their search and residents seek reassurance, fresh details continue to emerge about the case and the hunt for answers.

Taylor Swift fans are getting a holiday surprise as the final two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries move up to December 23. A binge-ready glimpse behind the Eras Tour and Swift’s most-talked-about moments, arriving just in time for the festive season.

A bold new partnership is set to bring satellite-powered connectivity to Fiji’s remote Lau Group, expanding digital access where it’s most needed. Digicel, TAF, and government partners say the initiative will unlock healthcare, education, and economic opportunities by closing the connectivity gap.