A safety scare over popular children’s play sand has sparked school closures and nationwide recalls across Australia and New Zealand. While tests have not found airborne asbestos, authorities say the potential risk means swift cleanups and ongoing investigations to protect students and families.

An encouraging fall in overall crime across most Fiji divisions signals progress, with serious offenses down sharply. Yet the Northern Division bucked the trend, and domestic-related cases—especially those involving women and children—highlight the need for continued vigilance and community action.

Kadavu teams are being urged to do more with less, delivering real benefits to local communities. Groundwater projects, road-materials upgrades, and new surveys to map hard-rock sites and landslide risks signal a broader push for smarter, safer development rooted in local needs and long-term resilience.

Fiji’s hospitality scene is buzzing as the Crowne Plaza Nadi Bay Resort and Spa reopens after a bold makeover. With a people-first approach, the transformation promises new opportunities for locals, a refreshed guest experience, and a push toward bigger international conferences that could accelerate Fiji’s tourism rebound.

From heartbreak to a hopeful recipe for independence, Karishma’s market-life story is a testament to resilience. Guided by her sister and fueled by a love for cooking, she balances family duties while dreaming of becoming a chef and owning her own place. Her diary of hopes hints at a future where possibility grows with every…

A pioneering 1970s leadership shake-up reshaped cabin life for a Pacific airline. From forward planning to enhanced training and crew welfare, a former hostess charts a new course—empowering the team and quietly transforming the workplace behind every flight.

Land access is at the heart of Fiji’s housing push, with partners charting a path from tenure reforms to lease renewals. From urban centers to Navua and Korovou, innovative collaborations and cost-saving model homes are reshaping affordable living. A proactive, collaborative approach signals brighter prospects for families seeking secure homes.

Fiji is weighing high-rise housing and revamped grants to tackle land scarcity and lift low‑income families. With costs rising the taller you go, officials are exploring a mixed housing approach—potential high-rises in Suva alongside single and row options—within a collaborative plan to improve living standards across informal settlements.

Fiji’s architects are calling for tighter accreditation and stronger regulation of imported steel and other construction materials to boost safety and resilience. While local testing facilities exist, there’s growing reliance on international certifications, sparking a move toward a comprehensive regulatory framework to meet Fiji’s climate and building needs. Industry leaders say robust oversight could strengthen…

Small Island Developing States are pushing climate finance to address not just climate risk but also the economics of fossil-fuel dependence. Fiji lays out a concrete pathway—from stricter fuel-import transparency and a 2050 net-zero target to joining international clean-energy alliances. In the evolving COP discussions, the emphasis is on rapid, just action that builds resilience…