1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (200+ words) Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's bid to halt the effect of a High Court ruling pending appeal is now before the court, with a decision expected on June 8. High Court judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere heard arguments this morning on Mr Rabuka's…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (193+ words) The legislation gives police officers the authority to erect barriers across roads, streets and other public places when necessary to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, prevent or detect crime, or apprehend offenders. Under Clause 120, officers may also take…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago  (405+ words) Opposition MP Hem Chand says there is a widening gap between disability policies on paper and the realities faced by families caring for children with disabilities across Fiji. Speaking in Parliament last Wednesday, Chand said many parents are struggling daily…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago  (324+ words) The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has signalled the start of its campaign for the 2026 General Election, promising stronger leadership, better governance and greater economic opportunities for all Fijians. In a social media post titled "The Campaign Has Begun, the…...

6+ hour, 25+ min ago  (197+ words) Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko will represent Fiji at Samoa's 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations on behalf of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. The official visit will see the Speaker join government leaders, diplomats and invited guests in commemorating Samoa's independence and reflecting…...

19+ hour, 53+ min ago  (356+ words) The proposed Police Bill 2026 would establish an independent Fiji Police Force Disciplinary Tribunal to hear appeals against disciplinary decisions made by the Commissioner of Police. Under Clause 130 of the Bill, the tribunal would consist of three members appointed by the…...

19+ hour, 14+ min ago  (434+ words) All Government Members of Parliament who voluntarily underwent drug testing during the May sitting of Parliament have returned negative results, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced today. A total of 38 of the Government's 40 MPs, including Cabinet Ministers and Assistant Ministers, participated…...

20+ hour, 6+ min ago  (409+ words) The Fiji Trades Union Congress has objected to any discussion of reducing Fiji National Provident Fund contributions as a cost-cutting measure in response to the ongoing global fuel crisis. FTUC national secretary Felix Anthony said the suggestion by the Ministry…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago  (274+ words) Policing Minister Ioane Naivalurua says mandatory drug testing is important for transparency, but individual rights under the Constitution must also be respected. Responding to questions from this newspaper on whether mandatory drug testing should be included at policy level, as…...

20+ hour, 55+ min ago  (222+ words) Parliament last week passed the Statistics Bill 2026, paving the way for a major overhaul of Fiji's national statistical system aimed at strengthening evidence-based policymaking and improving the reliability of official data. While presenting the Bill, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka described…...