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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and Police Chief Qiliho Make ‘no Admissions’ as Mutiny Charges Filed

Prosecutors told a court that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho made “no admissions” in police interviews, as they appeared on charges of urging senior military officers to unlawfully remove the Fiji Military commander.

Fiji Opposition Leader: Election Promises ‘Will Haunt Us’

Fiji’s Opposition Leader has accepted the President’s challenge to fight the next general election on "ideas and vision", warning that the rhetoric used during the campaign will have long-term consequences for the nation.

Fiji President Warns of ‘Election Fear’ as Voting Timeline Tightens

Fiji’s President has urged political leaders and aspiring candidates not to turn the next general election into a campaign driven by “fear or division”, as he opened the fourth and final session of Parliament before voters go to the polls.

Fiji Pension Fund Hints at Strong Returns, Urges Families to Update Nominees

Fiji's pension fund members can expect a “good” interest return this year, following a record financial performance in 2025, as the fund also reiterated its retirement options.

Malimali and FICAC Leadership Decision due by March: JSC

Fiji's Judicial Services Commission (JSC) is expected to decide next month on the status of former Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Commissioner Barbara Malimali, following a High Court ruling that declared her dismissal unlawful.

Fiji High Court Grants Leave to Challenge COI Findings

The High Court in Suva this week granted leave for judicial review to four applicants seeking to challenge findings of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the appointment of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Commissioner.

Fiji Court Declares Malimali Dismissal Unlawful but Stops Short of Reinstatement

The High Court in Suva today ruled that the revocation of Barbara Malimali’s appointment as Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) was unlawful and beyond the legal powers of those who authorised it.

Fiji’s ‘Generational’ Housing Crisis: Grants Available, but no Homes to Buy

A severe shortage of affordable housing stock and the expiry of critical land leases are threatening to turn Fiji’s informal settlement challenges into a "crisis," a parliamentary hearing has been told.

Social Media-First Culture, Ageing Fleet and Illegal Extensions Costing Lives

Lives are being lost because bystanders are filming fires for social media instead of calling for help, Fiji’s National Fire Authority (NFA) has warned, as it contends with illegal construction and an ageing fleet of fire engines.

Ba Women FC Retain Inter-District Championship title with Victory over Labasa

Ba Women FC have successfully defended their Fiji FA Women's Inter-District Championship (IDC) 2025 title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Labasa Women FC.
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