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After accidental fires, the Fire Assistance Grant remains a lifeline for eligible families, offering up to $5,000 to rebuild. A 2023 expansion widened who qualifies, reaching more rural, maritime, and landholding households. With ministers pledging policy refinements and easier access, hope rises for communities rebuilding their lives.

Fiji’s health system is getting a major overhaul, with repairs underway and plans to dramatically boost hospital capacity. A new rehabilitation center and a large-scale hospital expansion hint at faster, safer care for communities across the country.

Hope grows in Ra as a new mortuary nears final approval, promising a more accessible, dignified farewell for grieving families. Backed by the Ra Chamber of Commerce and local supporters, the 18-bay facility aims to open by February 2026.

Fiji is piloting an AI-driven credit assessment for unsecured loans, promising faster decisions while keeping human judgment at the core. Backed by international partners and aligned with national digital goals, the initiative aims to expand financial inclusion with secure, seamless lending. A bold step at the intersection of innovation and trusted banking.

Fiji is poised for a health care revolution with the new Suva Super Specialty Hospital, a landmark India-backed collaboration. Beginning in 2026 and rolling out through 2030, it aims to bring advanced care—from cardiac services to pediatrics—closer to home while strengthening local medical expertise.

New updates in a Navua police case as investigators close one line of inquiry. With a sexual harassment allegation dismissed, internal reviews into the officer’s conduct are ongoing, underscoring the force’s commitment to accountability and public trust.

Fiji’s political scene could be shifting as a new party, People First, unveils a platform built on unity, inclusivity, and citizen welfare. Led by ten MPs after Fiji First’s split, it emphasizes the rule of law and a people-centered approach. An open seven-day window for public input hints at transparency and potential changes ahead.

Leading voices in Fiji’s politics are pressing for electoral reform to protect integrity and trust in future elections. A top NFP figure highlights how certain laws could be misused and calls for stronger, independent scrutiny of the process, including the role of international observers. The discussion hinges on transparency, neutrality, and the standards that should…

Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya warns that acting beyond one’s authority could erode public trust in the government and the electoral system. As reform debates unfold, he calls for cross-party cooperation and attention to deeper concerns behind the recommendations.

A High Court decision reinforces the boundaries between free expression and defamatory social posts. The case, involving online allegations about a fellow real estate agent, led to damages and costs being awarded. The ruling underscores the real-world harm of online statements and the importance of truth and accountability.