Fiji launches Green Finance Taxonomy for sustainability
FIJI has officially launched its first Green Finance Taxonomy, establishing a pioneering framework to drive investment in climate and development priorities as part of a vital shift toward a low-carbon
A queen for unity and digital safety
REIGNING Miss South Pacific Islands, Litara Ieremia Allen, has described her journey in the role as transformative and
Captured Fijian chief heads home from the United States
ON Saturday, Ro Veidovi Logavatu—chief of Rewa—will arrive home, 185 years after he was convicted of crimes against humanity and deported to the United
Fiji’s HIV epidemic escalates
Suva, Fiji – A new rapid assessment reveals that unsafe injecting practices, driven by an absence of harm reduction services such as needle/syringe programmes, are putting people who inject drugs in Fiji at increased
FAME Awards mark a symbolic victory for media freedom
THE Fiji media has demonstrated remarkable endurance and commitment despite 17 years of censorship and
Fiji’s central bank launches new banknotes
FIJI has unveiled a fully redesigned series of banknotes, introducing stronger security features and a full transition to polymer materials to protect the local
New university Chancellor pledges unwavering commitment
FIJI’s Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko, was installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Fiji (UniFiji) earlier this week, marking a key leadership
Pacific banks seek faster payment systems
CENTRAL bankers and finance officials from across the Pacific will attempt to improve national payment systems and modernise the Pacific economy through discussions in Fiji this
Rabuka calls for reconciliation
FIJI’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka used his appearance before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to call on Fijians affected by the 1987 coup to come forward and share their
Rabuka reflects on 1987 coup
FIJI’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reflected on the 1987 coup when he appeared before the nation’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, highlighting the challenges of reconciliation, economic justice, and
Fiji pushes for economic excellence
FIJI has shifted its investment policy to a facilitative approach, aiming to boost the impact of investment on the economy and
‘Breaking Ground’ premieres, celebrating women’s rise in rugby
“THIS documentary is not just a film, it is a movement,” Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran said at the premiere of Breaking Ground: The Rise of Women’s Rugby in Fiji at Damodar Cinemas
Taiwan and Fiji: Partnering for better health
A quiet transformation is unfolding across Fiji’s clinics. Through technology, training, and trust, Taiwan’s partnership with Fiji is helping bring the nation’s health system into the digital age – one patient
Fiji calls for cultural cooperation and cautious progress
THE Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 has deepened regional collaboration in culture, education, and the creative industries, while Fiji will carefully review any new commitments arising from the
Fijian gang at centre of Sydney drug bust
POLICE in Sydney have arrested three men linked to a Fiji-connected drug gang, seizing 40kg of illicit drugs worth $USD8.07
Fiji embraces digital growth with Visa’s new office
VISA has launched its Pacific Islands Regional Office in Suva, signalling Fiji's commitment to strengthening regional economic ties and enhancing digital payment solutions for both businesses and
Fiji to host international paddlers in 2026
AN iconic outrigger canoe competition has been revived in Fiji after the country’s impressive performance in recent international
Fiji advances immigration reform with final report handover.
FIJI expects to improve its immigration system by implementing the findings of a review of
Fiji hands over leadership at Pacific disaster risk management talks
FIJI’S pivotal role in Pacific disaster risk management was emphasised as the chairmanship for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting was handed over during the meeting in Koror,
USP Researchers Lead Fiji’s Cassava Innovation for Sustainable Food Packaging
In a ground-breaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have unveiled a revolutionary edible and biodegradable food coating made from
Viral infection sweeps across Fiji
AN influenza-like illness is sweeping across Fiji where health facilities have reported a surge in acute respiratory
Local voices lead Fiji’s climate resilience initiatives
Fiji, with its stunning islands and deep ocean heritage, is fighting a critical
Fiji and Australia launch $AUD25 million governance partnership
FIJI and Australia have launched a $AUD25 million governance partnership aimed at strengthening public institutions, supporting civil service reform, and promoting democratic