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Australian woman fined after disruptive behaviour on flight to Fiji

Police confirmed that Bank was intoxicated and causing a disturbance, including alleged racist and vulgar comments directed at crew members.

Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta takes charge after presenting credentials to President of Fiji

The bilateral relationship between India and Fiji has been characterised by strong ties in areas such as trade, agriculture, education, and climate change.

Fiji government moves forward with review of 2013 Constitution

The 2013 Constitution, implemented under the previous FijiFirst administration, has been criticised for both its drafting process and its content.

999-year land lease under scrutiny in Fiji as iTaukei landowners demand justice

Landowners claim the lease was intended to last only 99 years but was altered to 999 years, depriving them of rightful access to their ancestral land.

Time to decolonise international development

At no time outside of war have economies had to face a 30 to 70% contraction as a consequence of a single cyclone. Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga have faced this situation within this decade.

Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics

The workshop was organised by Suva-based civil society organisation, Dialogue Fiji, in collaboration with Emily’s List Australia and funded by Misereor.

Fiji celebrates World Hindi Day with poetry recitation and book launch

The event was graced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Fiji, Prof. Biman Prasad, who served as the Chief Guest.

Fiji’s Cabinet reshuffle aims for efficiency amid public criticism over costs

Critics argue the expanded Cabinet is unnecessary for a nation of Fiji’s size, especially during a period of austerity.

Fiji’s iconic restaurant robbed, leaving Australia-based owner in financial distress

Harminder Singh, who has been operating Maya Dhaba since 2007, described the incident as a devastating blow following a bustling holiday season.

Fiji celebrates record tourism numbers, crosses 1 million mark

In 2024, the record number of international tourists came from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States showing significant increases in travel to the islands.

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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