Fear of stigma and discrimination could prevent people from coming forward for HIV testing, treatment and care as Fiji responds to its growing HIV crisis. Dr Jason Mitchell says increased media attention on the HIV situation has also seen some people turning against communities affected by the virus. He says this includes people living with HIV, as well as groups considered most at risk of infection. Dr Mitchell says Fiji needs a community-wide effort to address stigma and discrimination, rather than leaving the responsibility solely to the Ministry of Health. He says faith-based organisations, which have strong connections across communities,…
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The ABC has rejected a finding by the media watchdog that a Four Corners program on the Australian War Memorial’s redevelopment breached impartiality obligations.
Visas for skilled migrants in key sectors including construction, resources, defence, and agriculture will be prioritised under federal government changes to the migration program.
State-owned Perth Mint generated more than $44 billion worth of revenue and a pre-tax profit of $100 million last financial year, despite a significant market share decline.
The Fiji National Youth Baseball5 Team has returned from Hong Kong with a historic achievement after making its international debut at the 2nd Hong Kong High Five Baseball5 Seniors Championship from September 11 to 13. The tournament marked Fiji’s first appearance on the global Baseball5 stage and saw the young side finish fourth overall against some of Asia’s top teams. Competing against experienced opposition, the Fijians showcased their athleticism, speed and determination throughout the three-day tournament. The team recorded two impressive victories over Hong Kong Brisk and Guangxi University of Foreign Languages (GUFL), while also testing themselves against powerhouse sides…
Six Indian nationals will appear before the Nadi Magistrates Court today over allegations involving undeclared foreign currency and money laundering. The six were intercepted by officers from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service on July 12, 2026, while preparing to leave Fiji. Authorities allege the group was carrying various foreign currencies amounting to approximately $183,000 in Fijian currency, which had not been declared at the border. Detention Notices were subsequently issued. The matter was then referred to Police for further investigation. Police investigations found that the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show, with the…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has brought together 42 participants from across the Pacific for its 46th Regional Training Programme on Violence Against Women and Girls, Human Rights and Development. The four-week programme brings participants from Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Palau, Naoero, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands. They represent 22 organisations, including women’s crisis centres, government departments, non-governmental organisations and other frontline service providers working to protect women’s human rights and address violence against women and girls. Since it began in 1995, the Regional Training Programme has grown into a major Pacific capacity-building initiative…
A proactive new leader is driving a fresh start for the state’s peak arts body.
Access to affordable gluten-free and vegan products could soon become easier, as local entrepreneur Neha Narayan works to fill a gap in Fiji’s market and eventually expand into exports. The former accountant turned entrepreneur identified the high cost and limited availability of gluten-free and vegan products locally as an opportunity to develop her own business. With support from the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation through a grant, and funding assistance from the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service (TSLS), Narayan took up a two-month training programme aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses. For Narayan, the programme…
Derenalagi missed the entire 2026 campaign while recovering from a serious knee injury, but remained with the Drua throughout his rehabilitation as he worked towards a comeback. The Olympic gold medallist is joined by four other players who have recommitted to the Drua — former France international Virimi Vakatawa, Kemu Valetini, Isikeli Basiyalo and young prop Harold Rounds. Vakatawa returns after making 10 appearances in his first Drua season, while Valetini adds experience and versatility to the backline after making 34 appearances for the Club. Basiyalo, who progressed through the Drua development pathway, will continue his development after making his…