12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (160+ words) Gaps in identifying the risk of suicide and a lack of adequate support are affecting Fiji’s suicide prevention efforts. This was highlighted by Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Luisa Cikamatana at the opening of the IASP Asia-Pacific Regional Forum…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago   (280+ words) Violence against women and girls remains a serious concern across the Pacific, with regional efforts focused on strengthening prevention and support. The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has brought together 42 participants from 12 Pacific countries for a four-week program on violence against…...

17+ hour, 48+ min ago   (226+ words) Fiji is rapidly approaching levels of HIV that could become difficult to manage unless urgent action is taken, says Fiji Medical Association President Dr Ronald Kumar. Dr Kumar issued the warning while speaking at the Fiji Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Scientific…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago   (190+ words) The tourism sector is backing the Government’s coordinated response following Cabinet’s declaration of the HIV outbreak as a national crisis. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says the sector will support the Ministry of…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (141+ words) The Government has begun consulting children as it considers restricting social media use for those aged 16 and under. The consultation is looking at the risks children face online, including inappropriate content, grooming and exploitation. Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya says,…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (265+ words) Financial pressure and unstable revenue are limiting Nasinu Town Council’s ability to deliver infrastructure projects and municipal services. Acting Chief Financial Officer Imran Khan says the council collects about 3.1 million dollars in rates, while its expenditure on services is significantly…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (233+ words) More than 800 students graduated from the University of the South Pacific, completing qualifications in fields ranging from climate change and agriculture to engineering and business. Among them was Doctor of Philosophy in Climate Change graduate Christian Yves David Amato-Ali. He…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (169+ words) Fiji will put measures in place to ensure more overseas study opportunities do not lead to a loss of skilled workers. The issue was raised by Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs member Virendra Lal who questioned whether sending more Fijians…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (246+ words) The Next-Gen Alliance Party says its Listening Tour will go beyond traditional political meetings, with public views expected to shape what the party takes forward if elected. Party General Secretary Frederick Babitu Kataiwai states that it wants to hear directly…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (460+ words) The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement says allowing political parties and candidates to transport voters to polling stations could create a dangerous grey area between helping people vote and influencing how they vote. FWRM Executive Director Nalini Singh told the parliamentary…...