Fiji’s economy strong despite global tariff uncertainty

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, says the direct short-term impact of U.S. tariffs on Fiji is unlikely to be significant. Prasad highlights trade with the U.S. accounts for only 5% of Fiji’s GDP, making it a …

Close down Chat Fiji page on Facebook, FHRADC urges authorities

Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has made an official request to Fiji Police and the Online Safety Commission to shut down the Facebook page, Chat (Fiji). This follows a child being targeted with hate speech, homophobic content, and …

Heavy rain forecasted for parts of Fiji until Easter Friday

A heavy rain alert is now in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi weather office states a trough of low pressure to the West is expected to affect the Fiji group from later tonight until Friday. There …

Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calls for urgent action against Chat Fiji

Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calls for urgent action against Chat Fiji The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission expresses grave concern regarding a recent social media post published on the platform Chat (Fiji), which …

Two earthquakes hit between Fiji and New Zealand, no tsunami warning issued

Two earthquakes, measuring 6.5 and 6.1 on the Richter scale, struck between Fiji and New Zealand on Monday (April 14). The first and the bigger quake happened around 8:03 am New Zealand time. But was not big enough for the authorities to issue tsunami …

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts south of Fiji Islands

SUVA, FIJI: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the richter scale struck South of the Fiji Islands on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to …

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands region

World News | Earthquake of Magnitude 6.3 Jolts South of Fiji Islands

Suva [Fiji], April 14 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale struck South of the Fiji Islands on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it …

Fiji’s HIV transmission rates prompt urgent health action

More than 20 cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission were recorded in Fiji in 2024, according to Dr Rachel Devi, head of the Family Health Unit. Dr Devi highlighted that prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services are currently limited to …

Fiji earthquake: Huge 6.5-magnitude quake strikes Pacific Island popular with tourists

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck the idyllic Fiji Islands, a beloved holiday hotspot. The tremor occurred south of the archipelago at 8:03am local time and was detected at a depth of 174 kilometres (108 miles), as reported by the United …