About Fiji
Fiji, an archipelago nation in the South Pacific, is renowned for its stunning islands, vibrant coral reefs, and rich indigenous culture, with its economy largely driven by tourism and agricultural exports. While the country has seen improvements in press freedom since its return to democracy, media outlets continue to operate under restrictive laws inherited from the military era, influencing the local news landscape. This dynamic shapes how local and international events are reported and consumed across the islands.
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Media landscape
Press freedom has improved since Fiji's return to democracy, yet media organizations still navigate restrictive laws inherited from the military era. The environment includes both government-owned and independent outlets, contributing to a diverse but sometimes constrained news ecosystem.
Be aware that while English is widely used, some local news is also published in Fijian and Hindi, and certain outlets have government affiliations.
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Fire near Indonesia’s Mount Bromo extinguished after burning 550 hectares; new hotspots detected
- A fire in Indonesia's Mount Bromo National Park has been extinguished after burning 550 hectares (1,360 acres). - New hotspots have been detected near the caldera, with over 120 personnel deployed t…
Fiji bus fares to revert to base rates next month as fuel prices drop
- Bus fares in Fiji will return to base rates on September 1 due to falling fuel prices. - The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is ending the 22.5 percent interim fare increase implem…
Ra High skipper hopeful for same support
- Ra High School's under-18 captain Iliesa Nacele hopes for continued fan support in the upcoming Vodafone Super Deans semifinals. - The team achieved a historic 12-10 victory over defending champions…
Six FCS officers remain suspended
- Six officers from the Fiji Corrections Service remain suspended following an investigation into an alleged assault at the Lautoka Remand Centre. - The suspended officers include two senior officers,…
Court to rule on FICAC charge amendments
- Fiji's Magistrates' Court will decide Wednesday on FICAC's request to alter charges against former Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad. - Prasad faces two indecent assault counts under the Crimes Act…
Fiji Rugby Union Backs Two-Venue Format for School Championship Semi-Finals
- The Fiji Rugby Union supports hosting the semi-finals of the Vodafone Deans Trophy and Weet-Bix Raluve Championship at two separate venues. - This decision aims to build excitement by allowing schoo…
FRCS tightens transfer pricing checks
- Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is intensifying checks on transfer pricing to combat its growing use by companies. - FRCS has joined international initiatives like the Base Erosion and Profi…
Rewa FC faces must-win matches to stay in Champions League contention
- Rewa FC must win their remaining two Group B matches to advance to the OFC Men's Champions League semi-finals. - The team suffered a significant 4-1 loss to Vanuatu champions Galaxy FC in their open…
Bavai told to file an alibi in abduction case
- Laisiasa Bavai, accused of abducting and assaulting a military officer's son, has been ordered to file an alibi notice. - The order was issued by the Magistrates Court. - Bavai faces charges of abdu…
Fiji pharmacist shortage claims questioned amid calls for better local conditions
- Fiji's Health Ministry cites a shortage of public sector pharmacists, but a review of the Pharmacy Act is questioning this narrative. - Pharmacists and students suggest low pay, poor working conditi…
Labasa farmers demand longer leases for sugar industry survival
- Sugar cane farmers in Labasa are urging for longer land leases, arguing it's crucial for the industry's long-term viability. - Farmers state that short lease terms deter banks and growers' funds fro…
Waqairapoa cherishes winning try for MGM
- Lydia Waqairapoa scored a match-winning try to send her Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School Under-18 rugby team to the Weet-Bix Raluve Championship semi-finals. Waqairapoa, also a 2026 Coca-Cola Games Bl…
FRCS digitization funding questioned
- Fiji Revenue and Customs Service's (FRCS) digital transformation funding has been questioned by a parliamentary committee. Deputy Committee Chair Premila Kumar noted a 48.2 percent reduction in spen…
Double venue for Deans and Raluve semis
- The semi-finals for the 2026 Vodafone Deans Trophy and Weet-Bix Raluve Championship will be held at two venues this Saturday. This decision was confirmed by the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Co…
Ba crowned EPL champions after seven years
- Ba has won the 2026 Extra Premier League title, ending a seven-year championship drought. - They secured the title with a dominant 6-0 victory over Tailevu/Naitasiri in the final match. - This victo…
Missile test crosses multiple Pacific EEZs
- The Pacific Islands Forum expressed concern over China's ballistic missile test, which traversed the exclusive economic zones of multiple member countries. - The Forum is facing challenges in issuin…
Australia backs Pacific peace vision
- Australia has expressed strong support for Fiji's 'Ocean of Peace' vision for the Pacific region. - Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong stated Australia fully supports the initiative under its bilat…
Tough start for Rewa FC in OFC Men's Champions League
- Rewa FC started their OFC Men's Champions League campaign with a 4-1 defeat against Galaxy FC. - Despite a strong second-half effort, Rewa could only score one goal while Galaxy FC added two more to…
Fiji hospital plans Dignity Hub for grieving families
- Navua Hospital in Fiji plans to build a Dignity Hub for grieving families. - The facility aims to provide a private and dignified space for mourning, as the hospital currently lacks such amenities. …
Family of Ten Displaced After House Fire Destroys Home
- A family of ten has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their three-bedroom home in Tacirua over the weekend. - Firefighters responded to the blaze but found the house fully engulfed upon arri…
Resort donates bunk beds to RKS
- Radisson Blu Resort Fiji donated 10 double bunk beds to Ratu Kadavulevu School's Bure Cakau House hostel. - The donation will provide comfortable sleeping arrangements for 20 students who live away …
Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings
- Typhoon Dolphin is projected to make landfall on China's east coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. - Authorities are preparing for potential flooding and landslides, having already…
Ba crowned EPL champions after seven years
- Ba has won the Extra Premier League title, ending a seven-year drought. - They secured the championship by defeating Tailevu/Naitasiri 6-0 in the final match. - This victory marks their record 22nd …
Nasinu Rugby Team Eyes Deans Trophy Redemption in Semi-Finals
- Nasinu Secondary School's under-18 rugby team is one step away from winning the Vodafone Deans Trophy. - The team reached the finals last year but lost to Ratu Kadavulevu School. - They are determin…
Fiji Indigenous Group Backs New Rights Bill, Citing International Links
- Fiji's Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei supports a proposed Rights of Indigenous Peoples Bill, advocating for its formal recognition of indigenous rights. - The organization disagrees with suggestions th…
New community hall to benefit students
- Bhawani Dayal Arya College in Nakasi, Fiji, has opened a new $950,000 community hall after an 11-year fundraising effort. - The hall will provide a dedicated indoor space for assemblies, cultural ac…
Exercise Bougainville 2026 officially opens
- Exercise Bougainville 2026 officially launched to test inter-agency coordination during crises and natural disasters. - The exercise aims to enhance Fiji's readiness, coordination, and resilience ag…
British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force 20,000 to flee
- British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to a rapidly growing wildfire that has forced over 20,000 people to evacuate. - The Bald Range wildfire has expanded significantly, threatening…
Australia strengthens Fiji’s HIV response with community focus
- Australia is strengthening its support for Fiji's HIV response, emphasizing a community-wide effort. - Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong stated that Australia will back Fiji's priorities in preven…
Students voice human rights concerns
- Fiji's Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission partnered with the Ministry of Education to host the inaugural Child-Led “Our Say” Competition. - Year 11 students from five Central Division s…
Dream run continues for Ra High School
- Ra High School achieved a major upset by defeating defending champions Ratu Kadavulevu School 12-10 in the Vodafone Deans Trophy Under-18 quarter-finals. - This historic victory marks Ra High School…
Navua backs rival Rewa ahead of OFC campaign
- Navua Football Club is supporting rival Rewa FC as they begin their OFC Men's Champions League campaign. - Navua president Rajeev Prasad urged fans to support Rewa, emphasizing unity for Fiji's repr…
Fiji border enforcement gaps under scrutiny after tax debtor's departure
- A tax debtor left Fiji despite a Departure Prohibition Order, raising concerns about border enforcement coordination. - The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued the order, but the individu…
Calls for equal pharmacy standards across Fiji
- Calls are increasing in Fiji for uniform safety standards across public and private pharmacies. - Pharmacists argue patients deserve the same level of protection regardless of where they access medi…
Fish Vendors Feel Rising Costs Amid Fuel Price Hikes and Weather Woes | FBC News (FJ) | 01KZHFFNTGJF67MQSR5SGS7TH4
- Seafood vendors in Fiji are facing increased costs due to rising fuel prices, transport expenses, and unpredictable weather patterns. - Some vendors are sharing transportation costs to mitigate fina…
Friendly North to champion youth health
- The Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North in Fiji supports major health and community projects, including a dialysis center and a prosthetic limb center. - This year's festival theme, "Healthy You…
Friendly North to champion youth health
- The Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North continues to support health and community projects in Vanua Levu. - Proceeds benefit the Northern Dialysis Centre, a new prosthetic limb centre, and medic…
Indigenous Rights Bill must deliver outcomes, says iTaukei group
- Fiji's Indigenous Rights Bill aims to deliver practical outcomes for iTaukei communities. - The bill, currently before a parliamentary committee, seeks to strengthen Fiji's position under the UN Dec…
SGS outclasses Ba Pro
- Suva Grammar School defeated Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute 23-7 to reach the Under-18 Deans Trophy semi-finals. - Ra High School caused an upset by beating defending champions Ratu Kadavulevu Sc…
Fiji Pearls squad named ahead of Oceania Qualifiers
- Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons has announced the final squad for the upcoming World Cup Oceania Qualifier. - The qualifiers are scheduled to take place in Tonga from September 14 to 18. - T…
Refugee pharmacist calls for clear registration pathway
- A refugee pharmacist in Fiji is advocating for a clear legal pathway for refugees with overseas qualifications to register. - Current laws lack specific procedures for assessing refugee qualificatio…
Fiji must lead drug rehab priorities: Wong
- Australia is ready to support Fiji's drug rehabilitation efforts, but Fiji must lead in identifying its priorities. - Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong stated that Australia will listen…
Fijiana XV suffer heavy loss to South Africa
- The Vodafone Fijiana XV rugby team lost significantly to South Africa with a score of 55-21 in the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy. - South Africa led 27-7 at halftime and extended their lead with five tries in …
Students Remove Safety Hazard from Fiji Rugby Field Before Major Matches
- Students in Tavua, Fiji, removed a large rock from a playing field at Garvey Park before a major rugby match. - The exposed rock posed a significant safety hazard to players participating in the Vod…
Fiji Introduces Mandatory Driver Course to Curb Accidents
- Fiji is implementing a mandatory Learner Driver Course for all Class 2 Learner Permit applicants starting next Monday. - The free course, offered at LTA branches nationwide, aims to reduce road acci…
PIF says no member blocked China missile statement
- The Pacific Islands Forum stated that no member nation blocked a proposed statement on China's recent missile tests. - Ministers discussed the issue but had differing views on the wording of a colle…
Australia pushes Pacific climate action
- Australia urges world leaders to visit the Pacific to witness climate change impacts firsthand. - Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong emphasizes the urgent challenges faced by Small Island nations. …
VITA highlights untapped tourism opportunities for Fiji's Indigenous communities
- Indigenous resource owners, farmers, and cooperatives in Fiji are missing out on significant economic opportunities within the tourism sector. - The Viti Indigenous Tourism Alliance is working to br…
Lelean focused on improvement ahead of quarter-final
- Lelean Memorial School's Under-19 rugby manager Viliame Kotoilakeba stated the team needs to improve despite strong momentum heading into the national quarter-finals. - The team will review performa…
Fijiana looking to maintain perfect record against Springboks
- The Vodafone Fijiana XV aims to maintain its perfect record against the Springbok Women in their opening Test match in Suva. - Fiji secured a historic 21-17 victory over South Africa at the 2022 Wom…
Fiji pharmacists demand spot fines and immediate closure for unlicensed pharmacies
- Pharmacists in Fiji are advocating for stricter enforcement of pharmacy laws, including spot fines and immediate closures for pharmacies operating without a registered pharmacist. - Stakeholders emp…
Six missing mariners rescued in Lau
- Six mariners missing at sea in Fiji's Lau Group have been successfully rescued. - A joint operation involving the Fiji Navy and the Royal New Zealand Air Force located the overdue vessel. - The resc…
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Steps Up Tax Evasion Efforts
- Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is enhancing efforts to combat tax evasion using data and technology. - The agency collected $3.485 billion in net revenue, exceeding its forecast by $185.6 million.…
Fiji Women Lawyers Association Sounds Alarm on Viber Group Harassment by Police
- Fiji Women Lawyers Association reported that some community policing Viber groups are exposing women to harassment by police officers. - Reports indicate officers have privately messaged women with …
Court Orders Release of Charlie Charters' Personal Devices
- The Suva Magistrate Court ordered the release of Charlie Charters' personal electronic devices. - The devices were confiscated when Charters was initially charged by FICAC (Fiji Independent Commissi…
Fiji plans new support pathways for children leaving residential care
- The Fijian government plans to improve support for children and vulnerable adults in residential care. - Minister Sashi Kiran visited St Christopher’s Home and Dilkusha Home to discuss enhancing ser…
Search Underway for Six Missing at Sea Amid Severe Weather Warnings
- A search and rescue operation is underway for six people missing at sea off Fiji after their boat failed to reach its destination. - Authorities are concerned the vessel may have lacked essential sa…
Fiji cocoa industry targets global demand
- Fiji's cocoa industry is expanding to meet rising global demand, with exporter Cacao Fiji planning to involve thousands of local farmers. - Cacao Fiji recently shipped one metric ton of cocoa to the…
Stock market records strong growth
- Fiji's stock market is experiencing strong growth this year, with trading value reaching $77.7 million, a 166% increase from last year. - Trading volume has surged by 191%, and the number of trades …
Four police officers charged over alleged assault
- Four police officers in Fiji have been charged in connection with the alleged assault of a man in August 2024. - The incident reportedly occurred after officers questioned the victim regarding alleg…
Fiji's Parliament struggles with low female representation
- Fiji's Parliament has only five women Members of Parliament, highlighting a significant gap in political leadership. - Parliament Speaker Filimone Jitoko raised this issue during a debate focused on…
FWLA calls for independent forensic body
- The Fiji Women Lawyers Association (FWLA) calls for an independent forensic services body. - FWLA argues this would strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence in criminal investi…
Support driving St Vincent’s Raluve campaign
- St Vincent College's Under-16 team has reached the Weet-Bix Raluve national quarter-finals. - The team's manager, Salote Nainoka, credits the school's supporters for their success. - Despite losing …
New champion guaranteed at Secondary Schools Championship
- The 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship will crown new champions in the Under-19 and Under-17 grades. - Defending champions Tabia College and Labasa College failed to qualify for…
Australia pushes for stronger Pacific unity
- Australia seeks a more unified and resilient Pacific region, prioritizing cooperation on climate change, health, and economic challenges. - Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized that regional colla…
Science key to strengthening Fiji’s climate response
- Science is crucial for Fiji and the Pacific to address climate change impacts. - Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya highlighted science's role during a visit to the Pacific Community's regional offic…
Pacific warns of unstoppable climate impacts
- Pacific nations face unstoppable climate change impacts like stronger cyclones and rising seas. - They urge COP31 to deliver stronger emission reductions, greater climate finance, and recognize the …
Group welcomes Fiji-Israel caucus initiative
- An international Christian organization welcomed Fiji's establishment of a Parliamentary Friends of Israel Caucus. - The group believes the caucus will strengthen Fiji-Israel relations and connect F…
Fiji Rugby defends scheduling women's Test alongside school finals
- Fiji Rugby is defending its decision to schedule the Vodafone Fijiana XV Test against South Africa on the same day as national schools' rugby quarter-finals. - The union stated the event aims to cel…
New lifeline for HIV fight
- Australia has committed $23.5 million to aid Fiji in combating its escalating HIV outbreak. - The funding will bolster Fiji's HIV Outbreak Response Plan, aiming to improve testing, treatment access,…
Police Mental Health Support Under Spotlight in Fiji
- The mental wellbeing of police officers is receiving increased attention due to the emotional and psychological pressures they face. - A recent discussion on human trafficking highlighted the need f…
Women to skip markets and sell directly
- Rural women in Fiji are set to gain direct access to buyers, bypassing traditional market limitations. - The government, through the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, is actively wo…
DPP to review Maharaj bail application
- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will review a bail variation application submitted by Zoe Maharaj on medical grounds. - Maharaj is seeking to remove an abdominal mass and has been remanded…
Government targets jobs for youths leaving care
- The Fijian government is creating employment and training opportunities for young people leaving residential care. - This initiative aims to help vulnerable youths become independent after turning 1…
Fiji strengthens global climate role
- Fiji is intensifying its role in global climate negotiations by hosting the Pre-COP31 Meeting. - The meeting aims to facilitate consensus-building among nations on critical climate issues ahead of t…
Landowners Demand Mining Answers in Fiji
- Namosi landowners in Fiji are demanding clarity on how their concerns will be incorporated into mining law reforms. - They are calling for the release of consultation findings and recommendations fo…
Father’s jail term suspended
- A father who assaulted his young daughter with a cane knife has had his jail sentence suspended. - Jiuta Luvu Vosavakadua pleaded guilty to causing grievous harm and was sentenced to over two years …
Fiji boosts peacekeeping ties with Indonesia through multinational exercise
- Fiji has enhanced its defense partnership with Indonesia by participating in the multinational peacekeeping exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III 2026. - The exercise, held in Bogor, involved over 700 pe…
Rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt joins Fijian Drua as assistant coach
- Rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt has joined the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as Senior Assistant Coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. - Catt brings extensive international coaching and playi…
Two Die in Navua Collision as Fiji's Road Death Toll Reaches 31
- Two people died in a three-vehicle collision in Navua, Fiji, on Wednesday afternoon. - Police reported that one vehicle allegedly veered into the opposite lane, causing the crash. - The national roa…
Political gatekeeping hinders women leaders in Fiji, Kumar says
- Women in Fiji face significant barriers to political leadership, despite efforts to increase their representation. - Opposition MP Premila Kumar highlighted challenges in securing parliamentary seat…
Player development is the priority for Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute
- Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute prioritizes player development ahead of their Under-18 quarter-final match. - While a win is desired, the school's main goal is to foster growth opportunities for s…
Women lawyers call for more female police officers in Fiji
- The Fiji Women Lawyers Association is concerned about the low representation of women in the Fiji Police Force. - Women constitute over half of Fiji's population but make up only about 25 percent of…
Fijiana’s physicality looming as key test for Springboks
- The South African women's rugby team, the Springboks, are preparing to face the Fijiana XV in their opening Test match in Suva. - Coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt anticipates a physical challenge from t…
Fiji strengthens violence response with new protocol
- Fiji has launched a new nationwide service delivery protocol to improve coordination in responding to domestic violence and child protection cases. - The protocol involves 14 government ministries, …
Te Nana relishes tournament experience
- Auckland Fijians player Brie Te Nana found the Fiji Netball Invitational Tournament a valuable learning experience, exposing her to a higher level of competition. - Te Nana described the opposition …
New plan to fix roads, water and island services
- Government agencies are enhancing coordination to accelerate infrastructure projects and bolster essential services for rural and maritime communities. - Discussions have begun for the 2026-2027 fin…
Australia's Jetstar to Charge for Overhead Carry-On Bags
- Jetstar, an Australian budget airline, will charge passengers for carry-on bags placed in overhead lockers starting February. - Passengers can bring one under-seat bag for free; larger bags will inc…
Fijian farmer demands accountability over Fiji Sugar Corporation funding
- A sugarcane farmer in Fiji is questioning the financial management of the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC). - The farmer, Akatar Hussein, asked why the industry still needs significant annual budget all…
Fiji records 264 earthquakes last month
- Fiji recorded 264 earthquakes last month, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 5.9. - Most shallow seismic activity was concentrated in northern Fiji, particularly around Vanua Levu, along the Fiji F…
Father avoids jail for hitting daughter with cane knife
- A father in Fiji who pleaded guilty to grievous harm for hitting his daughter with a cane knife has had his jail sentence suspended. - The High Court sentenced the father to over two years imprisonm…
Navatu Secondary School Reaches Rugby Quarter-Finals Despite Facility Shortages
- Navatu Secondary School has reached the national U-19 rugby quarter-finals despite lacking basic sporting facilities. - Players travel daily to a nearby ground for training, with the school hoping f…
Fijiana XV steadily building intensity for South Africa Test match
- The Fijiana XV women's rugby team is preparing for a Test match against the South African Springbok Women. - Head coach Willie Walker notes the squad is building momentum, with players eager to comp…
Fiji Blue remains unbeaten after close win at Netball Invitational Tournament
- Crest Fiji Blue remains unbeaten at the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament after defeating Auckland Fijians 45-43. - Captain Maria Lutua highlighted the team's developing combinations as a key fac…
Drug immunity deal in Fiji comes with risks of revocation
- Individuals granted immunity in Fiji's largest cocaine seizure case face potential revocation if they breach strict conditions. - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku stated immunity r…
FNU revives long-stalled Naiyaca campus project
- Fiji National University has restarted the stalled redevelopment of its Naiyaca Campus in Labasa. - The university seeks to rename the campus the Ratu Wiliame Katonivere Labasa Campus and has opened…
GCC eyes gender quotas in Parliament
- The Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji is pushing for constitutional reform to increase female representation in Parliament. - Currently, women hold only 9.1% of seats, prompting calls for legislated g…
Tailevu Naitasiri rallies behind Rewa FC for OFC Champions League
- The Tailevu Naitasiri Football Association pledged full support to Rewa FC for the OFC Men's Champions League. - Association president Sundeep Roy urged fans nationwide to unite behind Fiji's sole r…
US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
- The U.S. Army has depleted most of its long-range precision missile stockpile, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. - This depletion raises concerns about U.S. military re…
Fiji’s strength is in standing together: Seruiratu
- Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu states Fiji's greatest strength lies in its communities uniting. - The People First Party leader emphasized respecting indigenous traditions while valuing contributi…