Development economist Dr. Asaeli Tuibeqa has testified before Fiji's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, arguing that decades of political instability have severely hindered the nation's economic growth and development, leading to persistent structural challenges.
The village of Vuniniudrovu in Fiji's Naitasiri province is undertaking a phased relocation to higher ground. The move is a direct response to persistent flooding and severe riverbank erosion, which have been exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, threatening the safety and infrastructure of the community.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on May 10, 2026. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. There have been no immediate reports of significant damage or tsunami warnings issued following the seismic event in the region.
Development economist Dr. Asaeli Tuibeqa has testified before Fiji's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, arguing that decades of political instability have severely hindered the nation's economic growth and development. His testimony highlights the lasting structural damage caused by repeated crises on the country's financial stability and investment climate.
Two Chinese nationals, Wang An and Xu Qiang, have been remanded by the Nadi Magistrates Court in Fiji for alleged unlawful possession of approximately 800 grams of methamphetamine. Their case was adjourned to September 29, 2025, due to the unavailability of a Chinese interpreter, as part of ongoing coordinated drug raids across the country.
