Why This Fiji Luxury Resort Is Becoming a Culinary Destination

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji appoints Australian chef Shaun Thomson as Executive Chef, putting food, local producers and the largely undiscovered island of Vanua Levu at the center of its next chapter SAVUSAVU, Fiji — Fiji has never had much difficulty …

Fiji faces key test

Fiji’s fight against money laundering and financial crime will face an important test as the country prepares for its 2026 Mutual Evaluation next month. Justice Minister and Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga told Parliament that about $11 million in …

Fiji’s HIV treatment gap widens as Ministry works to strengthen response

Fiji is finding people living with HIV faster than it is linking them to treatment and keeping them in care, with only 56 percent of diagnosed people starting treatment in 2025, compared to more than 98 percent in 2021. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio …

AI outpaces Fiji’s intellectual property laws

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create and reproduce content, but experts warn Fiji’s laws may not be keeping pace. From traditional songs and instruments to modern artwork and digital creations, local artists and musicians are continuing to …

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’

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 …

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