Latest news in Fiji? September 11th, 2026

Here are the major national developments and top news stories from Fiji on September 11, 2026:

• Police Arrest Driver in Tacirua Hit-and-Run Incident: A 35-year-old driver surrendered to police custody after four students were struck and injured while walking along the road in Tacirua. The victims remain hospitalized as authorities conclude their initial investigation. www.fijitimes.com.fj+ 1
• Healthcare Infrastructure and Funding Under Scrutiny: Members of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence raised concerns over national hospital funding and reliance on foreign aid, specifically citing emergency ward congestion at the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in Suva. FBC News
• Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Dignitaries, officials, and diplomats convened at the United States Embassy in Suva to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, highlighting continued bilateral security and counter-terrorism cooperation across the Pacific. FBC News
• Leadership Resignation at Land Transport Authority: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) confirmed the formal resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, prompting transitional leadership arrangements across national transit regulatory operations. FBC News
• Ongoing Implementation of the Tourism Services Tax (TST): The tourism and finance sectors continue to adjust following the September 1 rollout of the Tourism Services Tax, with clarifications confirming exemptions for reservations contracted before the policy’s effective start date. Travel Trends Today