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Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has placed a senior officer on leave as investigators probe alleged corrupt practices linked to a 2024 incident. The ongoing inquiry highlights the force’s commitment to integrity and accountability.

Fiji’s climate leadership steps into sharper focus after a constructive talk with a UN official, signaling deeper collaboration to turn regional climate talks into real gains for communities facing urban waste, floods, and pollution.

Post Fiji launches its 2025–2026 Back-to-School Promotion, inviting families to win big as the new term approaches. With two entry paths—Shop and Win and Text and Win—the campaign hints at exciting prizes and ways to ease back-to-school costs.

Fiji’s Electoral Commission clarifies that Independent MPs aren’t barred from joining existing or new political parties. If a party is deregistered, MPs can continue as Independents or align with another group, provided they’re tied to only one party at a time. The move underscores transparency and adherence to electoral laws as the political landscape evolves.

Fiji is tapping a $36 million boost to shield its coastal communities from stronger storms, higher seas, and erosion. The plan blends nature-based protections with stronger community engagement, prioritizing low‑income households led by women. A bold move toward resilient shores and sustainable livelihoods.

With the Rarawai Mill idled and heavy rains stalling harvests, farmers are pushing for urgent relief amid mounting losses. A new compensation plan targets stand-over cane and penalties tied to the shutdown, signaling a major shift in the season’s finances. The move underscores the fragile balance of weather, labor shortages, and a sector already feeling…

New Fiji Police recruits are urged to embrace “total policing” — a call to serve beyond the clock with integrity, discipline, and courage. Today’s ceremony underscored that modern policing demands strength of character, resilience under pressure, and a steadfast focus on the community’s safety.

Rasta Rasivhenge, international rugby referee and Rooster Chicken Grassroots Fiji 7s ambassador, explains why Fiji’s Grassroots tournament is about growing tomorrow’s rugby stars, not just winning today. Drawing on proven development paths from elsewhere, he envisions a brighter future for Fiji rugby—built from the ground up with sponsor-backed opportunity. The momentum around the grassroots event…

An impressive start for Fiji’s U20s sets the tone for a season of ambition and refinement. After a sharp opening, the squad focuses on tightening defense, improving support play, and staying focused on their goals as they honor sponsors and chase holiday prize money.

Raiwai Rebels burst onto the Rooster Chicken Volleyball Grassroot Development Festival with a standout debut, showing grit and teamwork after just one week of training. Coach Gade Gonevakarua highlights bright young talent and a clear path toward national opportunities, while also noting areas to tighten, like communication and rotation. The early promise has fans excited…

A bus veered off the Vatukedrakedra Bridge in the North, prompting an emergency response. No injuries have been reported as crews assess the scene and safeguard the Wailevu area.

At 66, Davuilevu resident Sereseini Ragiagia insists that asking questions at every purchase isn’t optional—it’s essential. Her years of shopping wisdom show how a simple inquiry can shield families and guide smarter, locally minded choices.

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Suva’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital could become a regional beacon for medical training with a sweeping upgrade. Backed by major development lenders, the project envisions a modern teaching hospital, a new Radiotherapy Centre, and thousands of new health-sector jobs across the Pacific. The changes aim to lift healthcare standards in Fiji and beyond, positioning the…

Two major milestones shape a family’s festive season—a new plot of land and a trusted family car—bringing hope, travel, and new routines. Yet joy comes with sacrifice, as a devoted father spends Christmas Day at work to keep his loved ones safe. A warm reminder to guard children, hold faith close, and celebrate the season…

Salote Drauna’s journey to a nursing degree defied the odds: sleepless nights, motherhood, and a steadfast family behind her every step. Becoming the first in her family to graduate—and honoring a late aunt—this is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and hope.