56+ min ago  (170+ words) Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua says more than $4 billion worth of illicit drugs has circulated through Fiji over the past three years, making the fight against drugs and organised crime one of the Government’s highest priorities. Naivalurua says…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (191+ words) Fiji’s economic development strategy must focus on creating quality jobs, strengthening skills and retaining workers, as the country continues to face labour shortages and skilled migration challenges. International development specialist Dr Naren Prasad says economic growth alone should not be…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (215+ words) Fiji could soon open the door to a medicinal cannabis industry, with the government revealing strong public support for exploring the sector. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel states that 75 per cent of people consulted backed the move, following nationwide discussions on…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago  (275+ words) Substance abuse concerns among young people are driving a stronger push for action inside schools. The government is expanding counselling services and training teachers to identify and support students facing challenges. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro states the focus is not…...

18+ hour, 28+ min ago  (591+ words) Four years is not enough to fix the deep economic challenges inherited by the Coalition Government, says former Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. He pointed this out in Parliament as he pushed back against Opposition criticism of the 2026–2027 National Budget....

20+ hour, 8+ min ago  (539+ words) A landmark move to regulate Australia’s AI uptake from the prime minister’s department would just create more bureaucracy, the opposition says. Anthony Albanese plans to take a leading role managing the nation’s approach to the artificial intelligence revolution, declaring an…...

20+ hour, 13+ min ago  (175+ words) The justice system is set for a technology and service upgrade, with the government investing in digital systems, legal reforms and improved access to services. Assistant Minister for Justice Josaia Niudamu says the 2026–2027 National Budget is focused on building a…...

20+ hour, 18+ min ago  (232+ words) The Lau Province is calling for major reforms to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, warning that its current structure risks concentrating too much power in one institution. In its submission to the Constitutional Review Commission, the Vanua o Lau…...

22+ hour, 20+ min ago  (183+ words) Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says Fiji’s labour shortage is mainly due to the decline of technical and vocational education, not overseas labour mobility schemes. Speaking during the 2026/2027 National Budget debate in Parliament, Singh rejected claims that the Pacific Australia…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (368+ words) The impact of artificial intelligence on society will be compared to the change brought by civil aviation 100 years ago as the prime minister unveils a new framework to deal with the fast-moving technology. An Office of AI will be formed…...