Doctors and Navy join forces to retrieve injured Nayau toddler
A 2-year-old boy from Nayau in Lau, who is alleged to have been kicked and stomped by a horse, was retrieved last night by personnel from the Fiji Navy and the Heal
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Sustaining skilled personnel remains Fiji Navy’s biggest challenge - Navy Commander
The biggest challenge facing the Fiji Navy is sustaining its people and keeping them in the service as more opportunities become available for personnel with specialised
Fiji Navy strengthens maritime surveillance with second phase of Uncrewed Vessel trials
The Fiji Navy is strengthening its maritime surveillance capabilities with the second phase of trials involving Uncrewed Surface Vessels in Fijian waters.The Republic of
From saving lives to fighting for their own: Lakeba medic reflects on sea ordeal
As members of the Lakeba Medical Outreach Team, we spent our lives trying to save others, but out there, drifting for hours that felt like lifetimes, we could not save ou
Police lead, RFMF provides support in joint operations - Tikoduadua
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces remains in a supporting role as it conducts joint operations with the Fiji Police Force, with police continuing to take the lead on t
Search for 6 missing in Lau strengthened by NZ Air Force aircraft
Search efforts to rescue the 6 people who have been missing for more than 24 hours in Lau waters have been bolstered by the deployment of a New Zealand Air Force P-8A Pos
Six reported missing following boat journey to Fulaga
The Republic of Fiji Navy says the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Fiji has activated a search operation for an overdue boat carrying six people.The Navy says the
Retired Police Officer recounts emotional wait as missing daughter is found safe
Timoci Lutunauga, the father of Maca Lutunauga, a Health Inspector with the Ministry of Health who was among the group reported missing at sea, struggled to hold back his
Search continues for 6 missing people in Lau
Six healthcare workers are currently missing at sea and a coordinated search and rescue operation remains underway in the Lau Group after a punt named MD Ono-i-Lau,
Fiji's maritime security boosted with new patrol boats from Japan
Fiji's maritime security will receive a significant boost with the addition of a new fleet of fast inshore patrol boats, enhancing the Fiji Navy's ability to protect the
Fiji Navy seeks budget support for personnel, fleet and disaster response
The Republic of Fiji Navy is seeking more personnel, a landing craft and additional funding in the 2026/2027 National Budget to strengthen operations, disaster response a
27 parcels containing white substances found in the Lau group are being tested at the Police Labs
The 27 parcels containing white substances that were found in the Lau group are being tested at the Fiji Police Forensics Laboratory in Suva.Police say officers from the
More patrol boats on Fiji Navy's Budget wish list
The Republic of Fiji Navy says there is a need for more patrol boats to strengthen surveillance and maintain a persistent presence across Fiji's waters.The call for addit
Commodore Humphrey Tawake retires after 37 years of service
Former Commander Navy and current Deputy Commander RFMF, Commodore Humphrey Tawake, has retired from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces after 37 years of service, leavi
Search ends in relief as boat carrying five people is found
Five people, including a child, have been rescued after the boat they were travelling on between Korolevu and Vatulele became overdue.The Republic of Fiji Navy says the J
Search suspended for missing persons at sea, case remains open
Authorities have suspended the active search operations for the missing nine people at sea after extensive efforts over the past week failed to locate any survivors.The F
Fibreglass boat of nine located south of Vunaniu Bay but with no survivors
The fibreglass boat that carried the nine fishermen from Nanuku Settlement who were reported missing at sea after they failed to return from waters around Kadavu has been
26,480 square miles searched as hunt continues for 9 missing at sea
Search and rescue operations for the nine persons reported missing at sea continued today, with authorities covering approximately 26,480 square miles across key search s
Search and rescue operations continue for 9 missing fishermen - Fiji Navy
Search and rescue operations are continuing for the nine fishermen reported missing at sea after they failed to return from waters around Kadavu over the past few days.Th
Fiji Navy honours women in service on International Women’s Day
As the world marks International Women's Day, the Republic of Fiji Navy is recognising the contribution of women serving in uniform and their growing role in strengthenin
Serving the British Navy and meeting King Charles has been a blessing - Tuinabunawa
From humble beginnings in Raiwaqa to meeting King Charles, serving in the British Royal Navy has been a blessing for Marika Tuinabunawa.Speaking from England, Tuinabunawa