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JACK’S of Fiji launches a two-year partnership with Tailevu Rugby Union to boost grassroots rugby, elevate player welfare, and create sustainable opportunities for clubs and youth. The collaboration includes apparel and funding designed to strengthen Tailevu’s provincial program and its communities.

Pacific cooperatives are being positioned as engines of a blue-green future. A two-day dialogue in Fiji brought together leaders and partners to explore how cooperative models can boost inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and resilient island communities.

Virmi Vakatawa’s long-awaited arrival brings a European-bred edge to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as they gear up for a high-stakes pre-season clash with the Chiefs. A veteran-filled, fresh chapter awaits the Drua ahead of the 2026 season.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro reveals that the hold-up on the $200 back-to-school payments is driven by errors in parent submissions, not a lack of funds. A rigorous verification push and thousands of calls are tightening the process, making accurate, school‑level data essential for timely disbursement.

UB40 fans can anticipate a memorable night in Nadi, as security steps up across town to keep the concert safe and incident-free. A vigilant presence and careful planning set the stage for a worry-free, music-filled evening.

Rights advocates warn that Fiji’s response to human trafficking still falls short, with gaps in identifying victims and pursuing justice. As concerns grow, experts urge independent investigations, stronger enforcement, and tighter inter-agency coordination to protect victims and restore public confidence in anti-trafficking efforts.

All eyes are on a pivotal court ruling that could redefine how Fiji appoints and dismisses its anti-corruption leadership, and where presidential authority ends. The decision, focused on due process and constitutional safeguards, could reshape accountability across Fiji’s anti-corruption framework.

Fiji’s High Court is poised to rule on a defining question of constitutional power: can a Prime Minister’s advice steer a president in dismissing a top anti-corruption official? The decision could reshape governance, accountability, and public trust, with a related judicial review also in the spotlight for several high-profile figures tied to a controversial inquiry.

A rights watchdog warns that Fiji’s Tier 2 Watch List status highlights persistent gaps in preventing trafficking, protecting victims, and holding offenders to account. With concerns that progress hasn’t translated into real accountability, the risk of impunity for those affected looms large. The debate is raising questions about what true justice would look like.

Thousands of data glitches in the Back-to-School program have slowed payments to families, stemming from incomplete or incorrect information captured at the school level. Teams are steadily correcting records, clearing batches, and pushing to reach parents for verification. The core message: accuracy at the school gate is essential to getting aid to families on time.

Fiji is tightening checks on foreign higher education, using overseas missions to verify international institutions as more students pursue study abroad. Officials say the move aims to shield learners from fraudulent schools and ensure safer, quality options in destinations like Japan and China.

Fiji says its workers will stay linked to New Zealand’s seasonal employment system as two new visa routes roll out. With questions about costs and access for Pacific workers, officials insist the RSE pathway for Fijians remains on track—even as the landscape shifts.