Amber-Jade Sanderson says critics of the energy transition need to look at what’s happening on the ground.
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Leadership of the Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) Steering Committee has officially transitioned from Fiji to Niue during the committee’s fourth meeting held in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Ms Rossy Mitiepo, Director of Niue Meteorological Services and the Pacific’s longest-serving meteorological director, was confirmed as the new Chair, marking a significant milestone for the regional programme. The leadership handover follows the completion of Fiji’s term under the stewardship of Fiji Meteorological Service Director, Mr Misaeli Funaki, who guided the committee through its formative years. Reflecting on his tenure, Mr Funaki highlighted the programme’s achievements, including the installation of weather radars, workforce development…
More than two decades after watching Navua celebrate its historic Fiji FACT triumph, veteran defender Peniame Drova is preparing to represent his hometown club on one of local football’s biggest stages. When Navua secured its maiden Fiji FACT title in 2003, a young Drova was among the supporters celebrating the achievement. At just 13 years old, the victory left a lasting impression and fuelled his dream of one day wearing the district’s colours. That dream eventually led him through Fiji’s age-grade national teams, where he represented the country at Under-17 and Under-20 level before earning a move to Rewa FC…
Labor insists it’s implementing “big changes” as voters abandon the major parties, with new polling showing Pauline Hanson’s right-wing party is the most popular for the first time.
Wall Street’s nine-week winning streak has ended with a thud as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest daily decline since April 2025 after a hot May jobs report fuelled fears of a hawkish policy pivot from the US Federal Reserve.
Seventy-four families in Tavela, Nadi, are set to benefit from improved living conditions following the official commissioning of the Tavela Settlement Upgrading Project by the Ministry of Housing. The project marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality of life for residents, providing modern infrastructure and essential services to a community that has long faced challenges associated with limited amenities. The upgrade includes the construction of Fiji Roads Authority-standard roads, footpaths, drainage systems, street lighting, water reticulation, sanitation infrastructure, and the subdivision of residential lots, creating a safer and more accessible environment for residents. Covering an area of 3.98…
A women-led floriculture project in Beqa is continuing to flourish, transforming a shared passion for flowers into a growing agricultural venture. The Dakuni Women’s Group, headed by Adi Sala Vibote, has made significant strides in floriculture after receiving assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture’s Women in Agriculture Programme during the 2024/2025 financial year. Over the past three years, the group has focused on cultivating anthurium pot plants, applying practical growing methods, including the use of layered styrofoam and soil to encourage healthy plant development. Their efforts have resulted in 20 active members successfully growing 20 healthy anthurium plants within their…
Tax changes risk $3b hit to charities
A businessman from Nadi will appear in court tomorrow charged in connection with the importation of more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine seized at Vatia earlier this year. The Fiji Police Force confirmed that, following consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the man has been charged with one count of unlawful importation of illicit drugs, one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs, and one count of possession of properties suspected of being proceeds of crime. Police allege that between 1st November 2025, and 15th January 2026, the accused, together with others, facilitated the unlawful importation…
The Methodist Church in Fiji has begun discussions with the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs on strengthening collaboration to support youth development, nation-building and social transformation through the Church’s proposed BULI VOU (New Creation) Ministry. The Church’s General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Jolami Lasawa, accompanied by Rev. Viliame Tunidau, Pastor for the Young People’s Department (YPD), met with Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu, Permanent Secretary Paula Tuione and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Josefa Toganivalu. During the meeting, both parties acknowledged the increasing social challenges facing young people in Fiji, including drug abuse, crime, violence, unemployment, mental health issues, family…