Fiji
GCC to hold first meeting with regional traditional leaders in attendance
iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu confirmed three representatives each from the 14 provinces plus Rotuma will attend. He is expected to release more details later today.
'I am not a contender': Ro Teimumu Kepa endorses Ratu Wiliame for president
The former opposition leader addressed rumours that she was aiming to become the next head of state. "If my name has been proposed, then it has been done without my consent," she said.
Tabuya calls for stronger online laws
Fiji's Women and Children's Minister Lynda Tabuya says Pacific island countries need to "strengthen our laws" on online harassment.
'Academic freedom': Govt revokes travel ban on former head of University of Fiji
Shushila Chang was banned from returning to Fiji by the Bainimarama government after she fled the country during Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 to be with her sick husband.
Fiji stands its ground on Israel-Palestine question
The Fijian government does not want the International Court of Justice to "be used as a political playground" and "will continue to stand for what is right for the dignity of humankind".
Gollings eyes Tuwai and Drua players for Olympics
Defending the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics is the focus for Fiji men's sevens team head coach Ben Gollings.
Fiji's support for Israel's occupation 'disturbing' - Bainimarama
The former prime minister says the country's intervention at the International Court of Justice on the Israel-Gaza issue betrays Fiji's legacy as peacekeepers.
Decision to dismiss Fiji women's minister hangs in the balance
Decision to dismiss Fiji women's minister hangs in the balance. Audio
Fiji kava export ban claims 'incorrect' - Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji has not issued any directive to stop exporting kava following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packets last week.
Kava exports out of Fiji temporarily stopped - exporter
Kava exports from Fiji have temporarily stopped following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packs this month.
Report on Cabinet minister delayed
Prime Minister Rabuka will likely decide on whether Lynda Tabuya will be dismissed later this week, the chief executive of the People's Alliance says.
Fiji police seize 12kg of cocaine packed with kava
Four people are being questioned after officers seized a carton containing 12 silver packets from a resident who received the package for importation.
'Bystanders need to intervene when violence occurs'
'Bystanders need to intervene when violence occurs' - Fiji activist. Audio
Tampered meth not linked to January bust - Fiji Police
Fiji police says the methamphetamine allegedly tampered with at the Totogo Police Station in Suva on Friday was not linked to the evidence from the January meth raids in Nadi.
Ex-Fiji PM, suspended police chief back in court
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have been charged in relation to the firing of two police officers in 2021.