Communities across Fiji are receiving greater protection from flooding and riverbank erosion following the completion of nine waterway and drainage projects worth more than $2.5 million. The projects were carried out under the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry’s 2025/2026 Waterways Capital Works Programme, with riverbank protection works completed in Lautoka, Kadavu, Namosi, Naitasiri, Tailevu and Cakaudrove. More than 1,600 villagers are expected to benefit from the completed works, which are designed to reduce the impact of flooding and erosion on communities. The investment is also aimed at safeguarding homes, public infrastructure and livelihoods, while strengthening the ability of…
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GR Engineering has secured a $230 million contract to build a crushing plant and upgrade infrastructure for BHP’s newest iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation after a video showing an interaction between a student and a member of the Steadfast Baptist Church Group during a visit to Natabua High School was shared on social media. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro said student safety remains a priority and stressed that all organisations must receive approval before conducting activities in schools. The group, which included members from Houston, Texas, and a United States national based in the Philippines, visited the school on 16 July 2026. The Minister later met with representatives from the United States Embassy, who confirmed they had…
The ABC has withdrawn the Four Corners programs Meth Highway and Cocaine Nation by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy.
Labor’s party faithful will “definitely” have the opportunity to debate Australia’s nuclear submarine deal, as billions of dollars in extra funding is committed for the construction of the boats.
Fiji’s small business sector was celebrated in Suva as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) marked MSME Day 2026, recognising entrepreneurs for their growth, resilience, and commitment to compliance. The event saw 252 members of the FRCS MSME Business Community receive certificates for completing business development and compliance programmes, with 39 MSMEs graduating from a three-year training and coaching initiative as fully compliant businesses. UN Women Fiji Multi-Country Office Deputy Representative Ms. Eri Taniguchi acknowledged the progress of Fiji’s MSMEs and highlighted the importance of partnerships in supporting women entrepreneurs and market vendors. She said FRCS had played a…
Maintenance work on government staff housing is continuing across Fiji, with the latest upgrades aimed at keeping public service accommodation safe, functional and fit for purpose. The Public Works Department’s West Joinery Unit, under the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, has completed a range of joinery items for the Dravuni Group 5E (CAPEX) Quarters Maintenance Project. The completed items include sink benches, ironing boards, tables and stools, which are now ready to be delivered and installed at the government housing site. According to the Ministry, the maintenance project forms part of ongoing efforts to improve government infrastructure…
Reaching children in Fiji’s most remote and maritime communities with life-saving vaccines is expected to become easier through a new Solar Vaccine Carrier Pilot Programme introduced by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The initiative, launched yesterday, will see 65 solar-powered vaccine carriers distributed to health facilities around the country to support vaccine delivery in hard-to-reach areas. Designed to keep vaccines at the recommended temperature of between 2°C and 8°C for up to 12 hours, the carriers help preserve vaccine quality during transport, ensuring they remain safe and effective upon arrival. Unlike conventional carriers that rely heavily on ice…
Wall Street indices have closed lower as the latest earnings updates from large technology companies revived concerns about heavy AI spending while soaring oil prices amped up inflation worries, lifting bond yields.
The Suva High Court has refused an application by former Vodafone Fiji Limited employee Rajneal Rakesh Kumar to permanently halt the criminal case against him, allowing the proceedings to continue. In a judgment delivered on 23 July 2026, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere also ordered Kumar to pay the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) $750 in legal costs within one month. Kumar is facing two counts of bribery and one count of obtaining a financial advantage. FICAC alleges that between 1 July and 15 December 2018, he sought a $7,000 benefit and later accepted $4,000 in separate incidents in Suva and…