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22/01/2026

Vatia Waters $3B cocaine bust accused remanded in custody

The six people including four Ecuadorian nationals and two Ba men who appeared in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court in relation to the 2.64 tonnes of cocaine at Vatia Whar

8 days ago

Nearly 30% of iTaukei students fail Year 8, GCC tells Parliamentary Committee

iTaukei children in rural communities are falling behind at alarming rates, with nearly 30 percent failing Year 8 examinations and around 20 percent dropping out by Year

Education-Bill Feature

8 days ago

6 appear in Rakiraki Court after $3B cocaine bust

Six people including two Ecuadorian nationals and two people from Ba are currently appearing in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court after they were charged in relation to the�

Drugs Feature

8 days ago

Govt intervenes, Dr Peggy to be reinstated for Miss Pacific Islands

Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro will be reinstated and represent Fiji to the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant next month in Nadi.After government intervention, Acting Prime Mini

Feature Miss-Fiji

8 days ago

6 charged after AUD$780M Vatia cocaine bust

Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai

Drugs Police

8 days ago

Tuiketei stresses Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying

Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei has stressed that the Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying.Tuiketei stated this in response to allegations mad

Miss-Fiji-2025

8 days ago

Child Wellbeing Centre to provide safe haven for street children across Fiji

Children living on the streets will no longer face each day without care and protection, as a new Child Wellbeing Centre is set to support vulnerable children across Fiji

Feature Government Health

8 days ago

Savusavu residents without water for fourth day, call on WAF for long-term solution

Thousands of Savusavu residents continue to face water supply disruptions for the fourth day, and they are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji to find a long-term solu

Feature WAF

8 days ago

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Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai

Drugs Police

8 days ago

21/01/2026

Maciu Nalumisa instructs Committee to proceed with Ailava Samuels as Miss Fiji

In response to the statement by the Acting Prime Minister Filimoni Vosarogo, the Miss Fiji Pageant Committee has deferred to the line minister, Minister for Local Governm

Feature Miss-Fiji

9 days ago

Suva High Court refuses to halt construction on Great Han

The Suva High Court has today dismissed the Stay of Execution orders of 20th November 2024 in its entirety.An extension of 14 days is granted to the Director of Environme

Court

9 days ago

Usamate says this is illegal execution: Fix the FNU mess now

The logic of moving the Fiji National University to the Ministry of Strategic Planning makes sense on paper however, a "smart idea" does not give this Government the righ

Feature FNU-reassignment

9 days ago

Savusavu residents without water for 3 days

Residents of Savusavu are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji for answers, as they have been without water for the past three days despite experiencing heavy rain.Savu

Feature WAF

9 days ago

20/01/2026

Yin Qing Qing sentenced to 10 months imprisonment

Chinese national, Yin Qing Qing has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after pleading guilty for possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime.Qing Qing has

Court Feature

10 days ago

Two juveniles aged 16 years charged with rape last month

Two juveniles were charged with rape last month with a 16-year-old boy charged with the rape of a 12-year-old boy from his village, while another 16-year-old boy was char

Business Court Feature

10 days ago

FNU requested this move, it is not a takeover - VC

Although the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister is yet to be done through a Bill to amend the FNU Act in parliament, Vice Chancellor of FN

Feature FNU-reassignment

10 days ago

Fiji Labour Party says Referendum Bill too restrictive

The Fiji Labour Party says the current National Referendum Bill is too restrictive and fails to meet accepted democratic standards, calling for several clauses to be remo

Referendum-Bill

10 days ago

Naidu warns clauses in Referendum Bill restrict freedom of expression and political rights

Prominent lawyer Richard Naidu has strongly objected to clauses 22, 23 and 27 of the National Referendum Bill, arguing that they unjustifiably restrict freedom of ex

Feature Referendum-Bill

10 days ago

Vosarogo says FNU reassignment going ahead

On the return of the Prime Minister, the legislative change requirement on the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister will be introduced into

Education Feature FNU-reassignment

10 days ago

Shocking move : FNU reassigned under PM

The Fiji National University is being reassigned under the Prime Minister's Office Ministerial Portfolio via the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and

Feature FNU-reassignment

10 days ago

I support the PM - Radrodro

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says as Minister for Education and as Party Leader of SODELPA, his role is to support the leader of Government, the Prime Minister,

Feature FNU Government

10 days ago

Police, RFMF to form Joint Task Force to combat drugs threats

Following consultations with key stakeholders and the Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Minister Ioane Naivalurua has authorised the Commissioner of the Fiji Pol

Feature Police RFMF

10 days ago

19/01/2026

Vosarogo says FNU reassignment going ahead

On the return of the Prime Minister, the legislative change requirement on the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister will be introduced into

FNU Feature

11 days ago

George Speight concerned about false media report about him

2000 coup leader, George Speight confirms that he has not had any formal communications with the Fijian Truth and Reconciliation Commission.Speight has made it clear that

Fiji-Truth-and-Reconciliation

11 days ago

Vatutavui Village Headman questions yacht regulations following Vatia drug raid

The Turaga ni Koro of Vatutavui Village in Ba is questioning whether current yacht monitoring and docking regulations are strong enough, following a major drug bust in Va

Community Drugs Feature

11 days ago

Public submissions to start in Suva today on Referendum Bill

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights will start taking public submissions on the National Referendum Bill from 9am to 4pm today and tomo

Feature Referendum-Bil

11 days ago

18/01/2026

Residents question why yachts near Vatia are not being checked

Concern has been raised by residents living in the Vatia area between Tavua and Ba regarding the drugs that were found on Friday.This has raised questions about how secur

Feature Transportation

12 days ago

New notes were designed to assist visually impaired users - RBF

The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the tactile features on the country’s new banknotes were designed to assist blind and visually impaired users after accessibility concerns

Feature RBF

12 days ago

Boseiwaqa confirms waste cleared at Carpenters Fiji's storage site

Carpenters Fiji has cleared the waste dumped at the backyard of their storage area in Walu Bay, Suva.This action was taken after the issue was highlighted by fijivillage

Feature Rubbish

12 days ago

17/01/2026

Acting PM Vosarogo sends clear warning to those involved in drugs

Acting Prime Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo says the recent drug bust in Tavua is a significant operation by the Fiji Police Force and counterpart agencies, here and abroad.

Drugs Government

13 days ago

Yaro Chiefs crowned Coral Coast 7s Champions in historic debut after defeating Ravuka Sharks 28–12

The Yaro Chiefs have made history by winning the McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s men’s title on their first-ever appearance at the tournament, defeating Ravuka Sharks 28–

Coral-Coast-7s Feature

13 days ago

JSC has confirmed no role in Rokoika appointment - Clarke

The counsel for former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica, Wylie Clarke has told the court he has received confirmation from the Judicial Services Commission that the

Court Feature

13 days ago

Coral Coast 7s: Yaro Chiefs to Meet Ravuka Sharks in Men’s final

The stage is set for an epic finish at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s this afternoon at Lawaqa Park, with all three finals confirmed across the Men’s, Youth, and

Coral-Coast-7s

13 days ago

Coral Coast 7s: Police Blue to take on Yaro Chiefs while Mike Friday Select face Ravuka Sharks in the semis

The men’s semi-final matchups are locked in at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, with four top sides set to clash at Lawaqa Park this afternoon.In the first semi fi

Coral-Coast-7s Feature

13 days ago

Ageing fleet and rising costs threaten Fiji’s inter-island transport

Ageing vessels and skyrocketing costs are putting Fiji’s inter-island transport network under serious strain, raising alarms about the future of the nation’s maritime

Feature Transportation

13 days ago

16/01/2026

6 in custody including 4 South American nationals after seizure of more than 100 bags of cocaine

Four South American nationals and two Fijians are in police custody following an early morning drug raid in Vatia waters, north of Viti Levu, between Ba and Tavua.Commiss

Police

14 days ago

500 EFL workers threaten strike action in Feb, EFL silent

About 500 workers of Energy Fiji Limited could go on strike on the 15th of February as the Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji has issued a strike notice

EFL

14 days ago

Canada opens High Commission in Suva

It is a historic day as Canada has opened a High Commission in Suva today.There are around 25,000 Canadians of Fiji birth and more than 125,000 people of Fijian ancestry

Feature Government

14 days ago

Two drivers and a passenger injured in head-on collision in Pacific Harbour

Three people including two drivers and a passenger were rushed to Navua hospital this morning after their vehicles had a head-on collision in Pacific Harbour. Their cond

Accident

14 days ago

Traffic congestion a major concern in urban areas - LTA Chair

Despite Fiji having more than 6,000 kilometres of roads, traffic congestion remains a growing concern, particularly along major urban corridors.Land Transport Authority C

Feature LTA Roads

14 days ago

Body of 65-year-old recovered in Bua, search continues for missing Sigatoka man

The body of the 65-year-old man from Cogea Village in Bua who was swept away by strong currents while trying to cross a swollen river on Monday afternoon, has been found.

Feature Police

14 days ago

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Vatia Waters $3B cocaine bust accused remanded in custody

Nearly 30% of iTaukei students fail Year 8, GCC tells Parliamentary Committee

6 appear in Rakiraki Court after $3B cocaine bust

Govt intervenes, Dr Peggy to be reinstated for Miss Pacific Islands

6 charged after AUD$780M Vatia cocaine bust

Tuiketei stresses Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying

Child Wellbeing Centre to provide safe haven for street children across Fiji

Savusavu residents without water for fourth day, call on WAF for long-term solution

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Maciu Nalumisa instructs Committee to proceed with Ailava Samuels as Miss Fiji

Suva High Court refuses to halt construction on Great Han

Usamate says this is illegal execution: Fix the FNU mess now

Savusavu residents without water for 3 days

Yin Qing Qing sentenced to 10 months imprisonment

Two juveniles aged 16 years charged with rape last month

FNU requested this move, it is not a takeover - VC

Fiji Labour Party says Referendum Bill too restrictive

Naidu warns clauses in Referendum Bill restrict freedom of expression and political rights

Vosarogo says FNU reassignment going ahead

Shocking move : FNU reassigned under PM

I support the PM - Radrodro

Police, RFMF to form Joint Task Force to combat drugs threats

Vosarogo says FNU reassignment going ahead

George Speight concerned about false media report about him

Vatutavui Village Headman questions yacht regulations following Vatia drug raid

Public submissions to start in Suva today on Referendum Bill

Residents question why yachts near Vatia are not being checked

New notes were designed to assist visually impaired users - RBF

Boseiwaqa confirms waste cleared at Carpenters Fiji's storage site

Acting PM Vosarogo sends clear warning to those involved in drugs

Yaro Chiefs crowned Coral Coast 7s Champions in historic debut after defeating Ravuka Sharks 28–12

JSC has confirmed no role in Rokoika appointment - Clarke

Coral Coast 7s: Yaro Chiefs to Meet Ravuka Sharks in Men’s final

Coral Coast 7s: Police Blue to take on Yaro Chiefs while Mike Friday Select face Ravuka Sharks in the semis

Ageing fleet and rising costs threaten Fiji’s inter-island transport

6 in custody including 4 South American nationals after seizure of more than 100 bags of cocaine

500 EFL workers threaten strike action in Feb, EFL silent

Canada opens High Commission in Suva

Two drivers and a passenger injured in head-on collision in Pacific Harbour

Traffic congestion a major concern in urban areas - LTA Chair

Body of 65-year-old recovered in Bua, search continues for missing Sigatoka man

Ailava Samuels to represent Fiji in Miss Pacific Pageant

Referendum Bill risks undermining democracy - Dialogue Fiji

Shocking move : FNU reassigned under PM