Free recovery programme piloted in Fiji

[Photo: JOSEFA SIGAVOLAVOLA] A new programme offering free drug and alcohol recovery support is being piloted in Fiji, with plans to expand across the Pacific. Pherrus Financial Services Fiji has partnered with the Light of Life Recovery Program to provide …

AOG Fiji begins construction of $17.9 million new headquarters

A vision that has been years in the making has taken a major step forward, with the Assemblies of God Fiji officially beginning construction of its new church headquarters at Lot 1 Anand Street in Suva. The seven-storey building, valued at $17.9 million, …

Fiji fuel contamination issue hits Virgin, Qantas, services

Airlines servicing Fiji are being forced to fly in fuel to the island nation as a fuel contamination issue hits the country’s international airport. Virgin Australia yesterday cancelled two services on its Fiji route and confirmed planes are being forced …

Fiji faces high risk of money laundering: local media

SUVA, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Fiji is facing a high risk of money laundering, with illicit narcotics, organized crime, tax and customs offenses, illegal fishing, bribery and corruption among the major threats, local media Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported …

Australian travellers bound for Fiji to be hit with new tourism tax, travel industry slams ‘broken promise’

Australian travellers bound for Fiji to be hit with new tourism tax, travel industry slams ‘broken promise’

A major tax hike in one of the country’s favourite overseas holiday havens could be set to hit Aussie travellers in the pocket, experts have warned. Fiji, which ranks in the top 10 holiday destinations for Australians, will introduce a new five per cent …

9th "LANTING Culture Salon" held by Chinese Culture Center in Suva, Fiji

Students of Rewa Secondary School learn Chinese calligraphy during a session of the 9th "LANTING Culture Salon" organized by the Chinese Culture Center in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Bai Yongquan) Students of Rewa Secondary School …

Aussie travellers caught out as Fiji introduces new tourism tax

A Fiji holiday could become more expensive for Aussie travellers after the government announced a new tax. The new tourism services tax will be in place for large-scale tourism operators as of next month and travel industry experts are warning the costs …

Air New Zealand forced to BYO fuel due to contaminated batch in Fiji

Air New Zealand is among several airlines carrying extra fuel and cancelling services as a response to fuel contamination in Fiji.A spokesperson for the airline told RNZ that over the past two days measures had been taken to manage fuel restrictions in …

Fiji church leaders told to lead by example, cut back on kava,...

The president of the Methodist Church in Fiji wants all lay pastors and ministers to refrain from the over-consumption of kava (yaqona) and stop smoking cigarettes. In Fiji, nearly 70 percent of the population is Christian. The Methodist Church is the …