Fiji Sun
The Plight of the Tent People Continues
With the start of the school year next week, Nabavatu villagers in Dreketi who have been living temporarily on a church compound for five years are again calling for help. As they await their move into their new homes in October, the tent dwellers are...
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2.64 Tonnes Cocaine Worth $1.2bn Seized in Tavua
The Fiji Police Force have seized 2.64 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated AU$780 million (FJ$1.2 billion), following the raid in Vatia waters off Tavua last weekend. Six people were charged, including four Ecuadorian nationals, appeared at the...
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Rift in Miss Pacific Pageant Representation
Agrowing rift has emerged between Cabinet’s expectations and pageant organisers’ operational decisions after the Miss Fiji Pageant Secretariat confirmed Ailava Samuels as Fiji’s representative to the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant. Acting Prime Minister...
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Delete Clauses 22, 23, 27 Says Naidu
Prominent Suva-based lawyer Richard Naidu has called for the immediate deletion of three key clauses in the National Referendum Bill, describing them as “fundamentally undemocratic and unconstitutional”. Speaking at yesterday’s committee hearing, Mr...
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FLP: Bill unconstitutional and undemocratic
The National Referendum Bill is unconstitutional and denies fundamental freedoms guaranteed under Fiji’s Constitution, claims the Fiji Labour Party (FLP). Its management board member Dr Sunil Kumar said the bill violated citizens’ rights to free...
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Rabuka Challenges Landowners
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged iTaukei landowners to move beyond being passive recipients of lease income and instead become land developers, entrepreneurs, employers and investors. Mr Rabuka was speaking during the reversion of part of...
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Youths set for life-changing India trip
Seven young Fijians are preparing for a journey of a lifetime, travelling from their homes to New Delhi to represent Fiji at India’s prestigious Republic Day Camp. The delegation, part of the Youth Exchange Programme 2026, includes six students—three...
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Villager Dead After Assault
A22-year-old man from Togovere Village in Ra has died after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of village youths. The victim was Qilivati Nukuciri. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirmed the incident occurred on New Year’s Day in the...
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$7m Grant Decision Awaits Legal Advice
The Higher Education Commission is waiting for legal advice from the Office of the Solicitor-General before deciding whether to release a $7 million Government grant to Pacific Polytech. Director Eci Naisele told this masthead on Friday that a meeting...
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Criticism escalates over electricity tariff consultations
The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) has criticised the ongoing electricity tariff rate consultations, calling them a “total farce” designed to mislead the public. FLP leader Mahendra Chaudhry said the so-called consultations failed to meet basic standards of...
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Govt Defends EFL Tariff Pause
The Government has defended its decision to pause the proposed Electricity Fiji Limited (EFL) tariff increase, saying the move puts the voices of ordinary Fijians first and proves its commitment to transparency and responsible leadership. Minister for...
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Fire Destroys Tacirua Family Home
Members of the public are sternly advised to practice safety precautions to minimise unwanted fires. The advisory from the National Fire Authority chief executive officer, Joeli Israel, followed a fire which destroyed a corrugated iron home in Tacirua...
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Camakau race ignites villagers’ spirit
Villagers across Fulaga District in Lau have come alive uniting in spirit to participate in the Camakau race- a competition which had been dormant for the last 20 years. Fighting against the tide of modernisation and its new mode of travelling...
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The Vania’s choose to start with family
Everything starts with family. These were the words echoed by the Vania family who came out in numbers to enjoy their New Year picnic at Suva Point yesterday. For the Newtown, Nasinu, family, the picnic was not only a celebration of the new year but...
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‘Be vigilant during festivities’
National Fire Authority acting chief executive officer Joel Israel has called on members of the public to maintain vigilance in and around their homes to avoid home fires. “With ongoing celebrations tied to the festive season, we’re committed to long...
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SON GRIEVES OVER MUM’S DEATH …
REPORT PAGE3 The family of the late Anaseini Waqavuki, who died at her home in Sydney, Australia early Sunday morning, are still in shock and disbelief of their loss. Ms Waqavuki was murdered alongside her associate, Epi Naitini after what was...
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House Fire Warning
The National Fire Authority (NFA) ios urging Fijians to keep neighbours and family members informed before leaving their homes, even for short periods. This follows three Boxing Day fires that destroyed properties worth $75,000. Acting NFA chief...
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ELDERLY RESIDENTS ENJOY CHRISTMAS …
event to share the spirit of the festive season with the senior residents in Lautoka on Christmas eve. The elderly residents enjoyed a special Christmas dinner and received Christmas gifts, as part of efforts to share the spirit of the festive season...
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Solicitor-General Calls for Stronger Coordination
Stronger collaboration and streamlined communication are critical to improving legal policy development across government, says the Solicitor-General, Ropate Green Lomavatu. He made the remarks while addressing officials on legal policy development at...
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A SHOW OF COMRADESHIP
Around of applause echoed through Albert Park in Suva yesterday as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka invited his predecessor, Voreqe Bainimarama to the front of the tent to cut the cake, commemorating the return of the peacekeeping soldiers who served...
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VAKASENUQANUQA FOR LAU’S PARAMOUNT CHIEF …
Lakeba Nexus Pte Limited has announced its five-year strategic plan aimed at developing Lakeba’s natural resources and improving livelihoods across the island. The Strategic Plan 2026–2030 was announced in Tubou Village last week, and sets out a...
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RFMF draws line
Ro Jone Kalouniwai said the warning followed information that an RFMF mobile number was allegedly used to pass operational details to criminal networks involved in illegal drugs. He said the force was taking decisive steps to maintain discipline and...
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CELEBRATING LIFE …
Na Gone Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa celebrates her 80th birthday with family and friends at the Studio 6 convention centre in Suva on December 18, 2025. Among the guests were Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka, Minister for...
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MY WAY, PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has slammed public criticisms on the Cabinet reshuffle, reiterating the existence of a leadership structure led by his Coalition Government. “They’re not the Government,” he told this masthead last night following his...
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20 Overstayers
The Ministry of Immigration has issued a warning to employers across Fiji, saying hiring workers without valid permits is a serious offence under the law. The move follows the recent public release by the ministry, listing the names of people who have...
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MISS FIJI PROMISES FIJIANS HER BEST ...
Miss Fiji 2025, Peggy Ravusiro has promised all Fijians her best as she prepares for next year’s Miss Pacific Islands. She least expected to be part of the Miss Fiji Pageant 2025 after coming up as first runner-up to Miss Labasa Sub-Divisional...
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Court Dismisses Judge Lewis’s Request
The Civil High Court in Suva has dismissed the request made by the lawyer of Supreme Court Judge Justice David Ashton-Lewis, to join the proceeding as a respondent to three-leave applications before the court. Senior Partner at Sherani & Co., Hemendra...
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KNIFE WOUNDS KILL TEEN
Life will never be the same for 57-year-old Vinau Lakitoga of Naqali Village, Naitasiri. This is after her niece, 16-year-old Salote Sikiti, was brutally killed around midday on Tuesday. Police say Salote was allegedly attacked by a 43-year-old...
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DELAYED PROMISES
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel admits that the Coalition Government has yet to deliver all the promises made to the people in the lead up to the 2022 General Election.
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ALSO READ Report
Miss Fiji Pageant contestants learned how one of Fiji’s most successful skincare brands was built and led by 3 businesswomen. Yesterday they visited the Pure Fiji headquarters, where they were enlightened of its humble beginings. Reigning Miss Fiji...
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FIJI MEDIA WARNED
William Parkinson, a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee has made a timely call to all media houses as the country prepares for the General Election. The founder and chairman of Communications Fiji Limited (CFL) urged Fijian journalists to safeguard themselves...
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NZ Tour 2026 for Fijian Flying Circus...
The VOU Tribe joined the New Zealand High Commission in Suva to honour their support behind their inaugural New Zealand tour. It has been made possible by Pacific Connections – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Auckland through the Pacific Enabling...
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More Parliament
Government is concerned that the rise of online pornography is fuelling child abuse and exploitation in Fiji, as new data reveals a worrying surge in cyber-tips involving children. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua told...
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SINGLE MOTHER DEFIES ALL ODDS - SCOOPS GOLD MEDAL...
Resilience, determination and responsibility drove Milika Vereivalu to achieve the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in iTaukei Studies winning a gold medal during the University of Fiji graduation in Lautoka yesterday. Ms Vereivalu had exited early...
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Westpac Fiji celebrates 15 years of empowering futures with women and girls education grant awards
Westpac Fiji is proud to announce the 30 inspiring women and girls selected as recipients of the 2025 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants (WGEG), as the program marks fifteen year of transforming lives through education. This year’s theme, “March...
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Alleged Assault Victim Speaks Out
Apassenger, who was allegedly assaulted by two men inside a flooded drain near a sugarcane farm at Cawaira, Labasa, lodged a complaint at the Labasa Police Station yesterday. This is after he saw a video of himself going viral on social media which...
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Tui Vitogo Rallies His People To Promote Unity
Ratu Jone Sovasova, the newly installed Tui Vitogo, has urged his people to work together to promote unity. The western chief was formally installed on Friday, becoming the eighth Tui Vitogo. He succeeds the late Na Momo Levu, Ratu Wiliame Ratudale...
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Flash flood warning for North
Aflash flood warning remains in force for low-lying and floodprone areas in Labasa, Wailevu, Vunivesi, Savusavu, Bucaisau, Drawa, Nabalevale, Nakorotari, Nasekula, Batiri, Seaqaqa, Wainunu, Nasekawa and Taveuni in Vanua Levu. This is because of an...
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No school …
All schools in the Northern Division will be closed today due to the worsening weather conditions affecting the region. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro yesterday said the decision has been made in collaboration with the National Disaster Risk...
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HIV Scare
Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) is forecast to record more than 3000 cases in Fiji by the end of the year. The alarm bell was raised by the National HIV Board chairman, Dr Jason Mitchell yesterday. He warned the killer disease had been plaguing...
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Tabuakuro Queries Authenticising Evidence in Court
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Laisani Tabuakuro has sought clear markings and extended assistance from the Ministry of Justice in ensuring criminal evidence whether it is homicide or digitally related, are protected and authenticated...
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Malaysia Invites Fijians to Visit Them in 2026
Malaysia has extended an invitation to Fijians to consider it as their holiday destination in 2026, with a special focus on Batu Pahat, a town with historic ties to Fiji. High Commissioner of Malaysia to Fiji Nor’Azam Mohd Idrus made the invitation...
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2 Dead, 2 Still Missing from Capsized Boat Incident
What was meant to be a relaxing Sunday afternoon family fishing trip turned into an unimaginable tragedy, with two people found dead and two still missing at sea. Basant Singh’s body was retrieved near Covuli Reef, just outside Lautoka on Monday...
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GOVT TIGHTENS IMMIGRATION LAW
The Government has taken decisive steps to strengthen Fiji’s immigration laws to protect Fijians from emerging threats associated with transnational crimes, while promoting transparency and accountability in immigration services. Following nation-wide...
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Fiji Wins Top Oceania Award
Fiji is again recognised internationally, thanks to the indigenous youth-led project ‘Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park – ‘Reconnecting with Vanua.’ The initiative has placed Fiji on the international map in the area of ocean conservation and...
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Fishermen Battle Conditions to Earn Living
For more than 20 years, Tilak Prakash, a fisherman of Wailevu, Labasa, has been depending on the ocean for his daily income. Despite the continuous rainfall and inclement weather conditions,he is among fishers in Labasa who continue to venture out to...
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OVERLAPPING DISASTERS DRIVE PACIFIC NATIONS INTO BILLION-DOLLAR LOSSES ANNUALLY
Overlapping disasters have pushed annual losses across the Pacific to an average five per cent of regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP), around US$1.075 billion each year. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Director for Disaster Risk Management Samantha...
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‘Closer Supervision’ to Prevent Charter Debts
Minister for Finance Commerce and Business Development Esrom Immanuel has pledged closer supervision of Fiji Airways to prevent future ‘fly now, pay later’ situations like the Israel charter flight saga. When asked what specific measures would be...
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Aging Infrastructure Undermine Water Investments says Lal
Fiji has invested over $334 million in water projects over the past three years, expanding access to clean drinking water for more than 230,000 people, but opposition MPs warn that aging infrastructure threatens to undermine these gains. Minister for...
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Late Disclosures Force Delay in Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma Trial
The defence law for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum, and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma have asked the Suva High Court to postpone their trial to next year, citing late additional disclosures...
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Makelesi shares cancer testimony
Makalesi Davelevu shared her journey as a for survivor cancer for four strong years. Her journey began in 2016 when she discovered a small lump, but still went to see the doctor. ‘’I was advised to apply compression and monitor it and by May 2021, I...
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Daunivalu unaware of A-G post claim
Former Fiji ambassador to Geneva, Luke Daunivalu, has dismissed speculations that he is expected to be the next attorney-general (A-G). Mr Daunivalu said he was not aware of any communication of appointment. A former lawyer in the Office of the...
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167 leaders yet to get Govt allowance
Hundreds of traditional leaders in Tailevu are yet to receive government allowances meant to support their work at village, district, and provincial levels. This was revealed during the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting in Buretu Village...
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‘Reforming Systems Safeguards Fiji’
The Roadmap for the Reform of Fiji’s Law and Justice Sector 2025 to 2029 is not an end but a means to serve the people better - safeguarding every Fijian who walks into a courtroom, registry, or police station feeling respected, protected, and...
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New Act Must Tackle Modern Issues
Fiji’s 60-year-old Police Act is being updated to address WATERMARK modern challenges including cybercrime, artificial intelligence, and even flying police vehicles. Speaking at the Police Act Review validation workshop at the Grand Pacific Hotel...
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New sports facility plans amid Subrail Park lease controversy
The Labasa Town Council has confirmed that Subrail Park, one of the town’s main public recreational spaces, was leased to a private company in previous years. The revelation comes amid a pending court case, raising questions over the council’s...
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‘Fiji Will Always Be Home’
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has reminded Fijians living abroad that no matter where they are in the world, Fiji remains their home. Speaking to members of the Fijian diaspora in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, Ratu Naiqama urged them to be good...
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$4.8m project to transform Fiji’s fisheries sector
Fiji’s fisheries sector is set for a transformation with the launch of a new $4.8 million initiative aimed at empowering coastal communities and promoting sustainable fishing practices across the country. The Fiji Blue Fishing Project, funded by the...
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Council provisional approval for Park development
Challenge Group Financial Controller Rimal Mogam has expressed appreciation to Lautoka City Council for provisionally awarding the publicprivate partnership (PPP) development of Coronation Park under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT)...
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Smoke from Rubbish Dump Covers City
The people of Lautoka are worried over the health and environmental effects caused by smoke emitting from the Vunato Rubbish Dump. With dry spell and series of structural and sugarcane field fires in the Western Division in past weeks, smoke from the...
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CALLS FOR 30% WOMEN QUOTA
Women make up nearly half of Fiji’s population, but only a fraction of them are lawmakers. In the 2022 General Election, just 10 out of 55 Members of Parliament were women, sparking ongoing debate about gender balance in politics. Now, the Electoral...
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Double bonanza for UTOF
The country’s largest unit trust provider is expected to mark this week with a double celebration that includes the launch of $150m project. Unit Trust of Fiji will also launch its new and wholly-owned subsidiary, UTOF Properties Pte Ltd. Prime...
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Rabuka Encourages Party Unity
Prime Minister and leader of the People’s Alliance Party, Sitiveni Rabuka has urged its member to remain united and continue to uphold its mission, vision and values. Mr Rabuka made this after garnering unanimous support to lead the party forward to...
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Bank, Telco Fees Under Scrutiny
Residents in Ba have raised concerns over high fees charged by banks and telecommunications companies, saying these costs are eroding everyday savings. At the Ba Town Hall Meeting, local resident Shalend Singh questioned when the Government would take...
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PM Clarifies Parliamentary Salary Increase
The salary increase for Members of Parliament was clarified by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during last night’s Fiji Media Associationhosted Town Hall Meeting in Ba. Mr Rabuka said the increase was “… largely a restoration of reductions made...
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Job Losses, Foreign Workers Top Concerns Raised in Tavua
Concerns over worker redundancies and hiring of foreign employees dominated discussions at a Town Hall Meeting in Tavua, hosted by the Fijian Media Association last night. Tavua resident Satish Chandra questioned Government representatives about...
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Harmful fishing subsidies threaten Pacific tuna
Harmful fishing subsidies are draining the tuna resources and undermining Pacific economies. Pacific Islands Forum ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Merewalesi Falemaka shared this at the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum at Sofitel Fiji Resort...
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Teachers Question Child Rights Convention
The Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) has questioned Fiji’s support for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, raising concerns that the convention fuels growing student problems in schools. FTA general secretary Paula...
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Miss Nasinu Against Cyberbullying
Miss Nasinu 2025, Ailava Samuels, 19, is determined to use her platform to combat cyberbullying and raise awareness about its growing impact against young people. Ms Samuels, who represented Valelevu during the pageant on Saturday at the Nasinu...
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Former A-G Leung Files for Leave Application
Former Attorney-General Graham Leung has filed a leave application for judicial review challenging aspects of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. This was confirmed by his lawyer, Seforan Fatiaki, who said the application was lodged on October...
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Vendors mark Fiji Day by raising cancer awareness
Vendors at the Nadi Municipal Marker celebrated Fiji Day in style by raising cancer awareness. On Wednesday, the vendors decorated their tables and stalls with Fiji Day colours. Rusila Bakabaka said decorating her table with Fiji Day posters...
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‘We Can Only Recommend Compensation’
The Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission (FTRC) cannot grant compensation to survivors, but can recommend it in their final report, commissioner Ana Laqeretabua confirmed yesterday. Ms Laqeretabua was responding to questions about recommendations...
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‘We’ll Keep Providing Safe Space’
The Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission (FTRC) will continue providing a safe space for survivors. This is despite no families appearing at yesterday’s scheduled public hearing at the Suva Civic Centre. “We will keep providing space, because...
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