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FLP criticises GCC submissions on Constitutional Review
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (145+ words) The Fiji Labour Party says it is disappointed with some submissions made by the Great Council of Chiefs on the constitutional review, saying they are divisive and not in the best interest of national unity. FLP leader and former Prime…...
Naitasiri villagers demand better roads
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (171+ words) People in Naitasiri are calling for better roads to improve access and transportation in their communities. Many villagers spend up to three hours walking to the nearest main road to catch public transport, making daily travel and access to services…...
Stronger partnerships need to drive national unity: PM
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (138+ words) Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made the remarks while officiating at the National Social Cohesion Stakeholder Conference in Suva, stressing that building a cohesive society requires cooperation across all sectors. He said institutions, including faith-based organizations and non-government organizations, play a…...
Tabuya calls for stronger enforcement of environmental laws
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (211+ words) Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya is calling for stricter enforcement of environmental laws, urging legal practitioners to treat environmental offences with greater urgency and seriousness. Speaking at the opening of a workshop in Suva, Tabuya emphasized that…...
Budget talks focus on health, drugs, and suicide prevention
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (180+ words) During the 202627 budget consultations, concerns were raised over the state of Fiji's health sector. While citizens acknowledged some progress, they emphasized that it remains insufficient to ensure quality healthcare for all. A youth participant highlighted gaps in addressing critical national…...
Housing crisis deepens as youth warn of lifelong renting
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (400+ words) The rising cost and poor quality of housing have emerged as major concerns during consultations for the 20262027 National Budget, with young people warning that the current system is pushing an entire generation toward lifelong renting. One youth participant described housing…...
Early action key to social issues: Mehta
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (142+ words) The need for a united, multi-sector approach to address growing social challenges has been strongly highlighted at the 64th Sanatan Convention in Navua. Indian High Commissioner Suneet Mehta says issues such as drug abuse, violence and social instability cannot be tackled…...
Fiji sets aside $1.96M for possible Middle East evacuation
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (859+ words) Fiji sets aside $1.96M for possible Middle East evacuation'FBC News More From The FBC Fiji sets aside $1.96M for possible Middle East evacuation Share Cabinet has approved a contingency fund of $1.96 million to support the possible evacuation of Fijians from Israel, the…...
Youth, women key to Fiji’s social cohesion
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (277+ words) Empowering young people and women is key to strengthening Fiji's long-term stability and social cohesion. That's one of the main findings of the newly launched Social Cohesion and Reconciliation Index. The report was presented at the National Social Cohesion Stakeholders…...
Traffic congestion and budget oversight raise alarm at budget consultation
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (295+ words) Daily traffic congestion and weak monitoring of government spending were raised as major concerns during the 20262027 budget consultation, with calls for urgent action to ease the burden on ordinary Fijians. A commuter said long traffic jams on routes like SuvaNausori…...