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Fiji cautious on seabed mining
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (273+ words) Minister Vosarogo says Fiji lacks sufficient minerals for commercial mining. Monday 18 May 2026 | 02: 30 Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo during the visit of International Seabed Authority secretary-general Leticia Carvalho at the Grand Pacific Hotel on May 18, 2026. Fiji has minerals…...
From courtroom fallout to healing, acceptance and a life of kindness
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (1029+ words) Monday 18 May 2026 | 00: 30 A person directly affected by'a'legal matter'leading to the conviction of a Fiji-born Australian'citizen'has come forward to clear the woman's name." The individual, who wishes not to be named,'has come forward to share'additional'context surrounding the events that later…...
Former teacher wins award for innovative sugarcane farming
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (485+ words) Youths encouraged to see sugarcane farming as a business opportunity. Monday 18 May 2026 | 01: 00 Munish Naicker (right) was awarded the Best Innovative Farmer during the Prime Minister's Sugarcane Farmers' Mill Awards ceremony in Labasa on May 18, 2026. A former secondary school teacher is…...
Navy: Fuel crisis won't stop patrols
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (289+ words) Monday 18 May 2026 | 06: 30 The Fiji Navy is maintaining full operations despite global fuel pressures while highlighting the high cost and dangers linked to poor maritime safety practices. Fiji Navy Commander Commodore Timoci Natuva says fuel shortages have not affected naval operations,…...
Pacific urged to strengthen inclusion and equality for LGBTQI+ communities
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (260+ words) UN says millions worldwide still face discrimination and violence. Monday 18 May 2026 | 00: 00 UN Resident Coordinator in Fiji Dr Dirk Wagener. As the world marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia yesterday (May 17), the United Nations renewed calls for stronger…...
PM: Local election may be held back
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (81+ words) Decision tied to budget constraints, fuel crisis, and preparations for the next national election. Monday 18 May 2026 | 01: 00 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. The Government may delay the local government elections scheduled for September, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has revealed. Mr Rabuka said…...
Flight risk Canadian referred for psychiatric evaluation
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (150+ words) Sunday 17 May 2026 | 18: 30 Canadian national Heila Vroyer is escorted to court. The Nadi Magistrate Court has remanded a Canadian national for a psychiatric evaluation. The accused, Heila Vroyer, charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm, appeared before Magistrate…...
ISA chief urges Fiji and Pacific nations to shape mining code
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (310+ words) Deep-sea mining rules continue to face scrutiny from Pacific leaders. Monday 18 May 2026 | 02: 00 International Seabed Authority Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho delivers her address during her official visit to Fiji at the Grand Pacific Hotel on May 18, 2026. The head of the International Seabed…...
Students urged to stay focused as Term 2 begins tomorrow
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (257+ words) Bus card redemption services now available at designated locations. Monday 18 May 2026 | 02: 00 Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro. Students returning to school for Term 2 tomorrow are being encouraged to stay focused, disciplined and committed to their studies. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro said…...
Cakaudrove youth leader urges youths to read Constitution
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (192+ words) Sunday 17 May 2026 | 22: 00 Young people at the consitution review consultations at the Civic Centre in Labasa on May 13, 2026. Cakaudrove Youth Council president Mere Babale is calling on young people in the province to read Fiji's 2013 Constitution. Speaking during the Constitutional Review…...