- Fiji Reintroduces Exam Scaling for 2026 to Level the Field
Fiji is reintroducing mark scaling for national exams, set to take effect in 2026. The move aims to deliver fairer, more comparable results across schools, with a focus on boosting STEM, computing, and commerce. Public input will help shape how the new system is rolled out.
- Fiji Targets Modernization of St. Giles Psychiatric Hospital
With resources stretched thin, a bold plan is taking shape to overhaul Fiji’s only psychiatric hospital. A forthcoming cabinet paper promises modernized facilities and expanded mental-health services—from youth to elder care—paired with new partnerships to turn ambition into reality, while tackling enduring stigma.
- Miss Nasinu Winner Turns Pageant Dream Into Cyberbullying Advocacy
At 19, Ailava Samuels clinches multiple Miss Nasinu titles and eyes Miss Fiji, a journey forged in late-night rehearsals, physical strain, and unwavering family support. Beyond the crowns, she champions anti-cyberbullying and empowerment for Pacific youth.
- Airports refuse to air partisan DHS video over Hatch Act concerns
– Several major airports paused a politically charged message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing Hatch Act concerns and the use of public resources. A rare clash between public information and partisan content unfolds in busy hubs.
– Airports in multiple markets opted not to air a video tied to the government shutdown, highlighting legal constraints and the challenge of balancing travel safety updates with political messaging.
– The decision to withhold a partisan briefing at key airports signals a careful line between public duties and politics in transit spaces.
- Fiji’s Post-Coup Reconciliation: A Priest’s Quiet Bridge to Unity
Amid Fiji’s lingering divisions, a priest’s quiet mission seeks to stitch fractures through dialogue, hospitality, and cultural empathy. A story of resilience and small reconciliations that hints at a hopeful future built on understanding across generations and faiths.
