Fiji's main tourism industry body says it welcomes the government's decision to relax its new tourism tax, but it remains confused about some aspects of the controversial policy.
Maori Pomeroy Farrell, a 17-year-old little-known aquatic diver, has put Fiji on the global map at the World Junior Diving Championships in Croatia.
The figure represents an increase of about 22 percent since the country's first election under the 2013 Constitution, which Fiji's coalition government is seeking to replace.
The new tax will be in place for large-scale tourism operators and travel industry experts are warning the costs are likely to be passed on to customers.
Australian and New Zealand travel industry bodies are urging Fiji to delay a new 5 percent tourism tax, saying travellers with existing bookings could face unexpected additional costs.
Fiji's lawmakers have repealed a 2010 law that opened all surfing breaks to public access, despite opposition criticism that the replacement legislation is "flawed".
Ryan De Vries and Matt Ellis score in the second half of a 2-0 win over Solomon Islands club Central Coast FC in the decider in Fiji.
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Air New Zealand is carrying extra jet fuel to Fiji in response to fuel quality and supply issues at the island nation’s main international airport.
It also had to cancel a service.
In what one pilot described to the ABC as a "very rare" situation, airlines are being asked to fuel up at alternative airports and bring in stockpiles of fuel to Fiji's international airport.
Fiji and Tonga are pursuing alternative fuel supply partnerships and renewable energy options, as both countries seek to strengthen their long-term energy security.
Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population.
The Fiji Bati's campaign at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup later this year has been dealt a tough blow with the sudden retirement of captain Tui Kamikamica.
The Methodist Church in Fiji is urging ministers and lay pastors to avoid excessive kava consumption and cigarette smoking, and to lead by example.
Former Fiji Under-20 captain Andrew Durutalo advocates revamping Fiji's secondary school rugby system to properly prepare local talent for international competition.
The Fijian prime minister says he will appeal against a High Court decision quashing the report of a Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of a former head of the country's anti-corruption agency.
The Fijian government says the tougher penalties are aimed at changing behaviour and reducing littering nationwide.
The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.