The Government has extended its existing fuel duty concession until December 31, 2026, in a bid to ease rising operating costs for businesses and essential service providers amid continued uncertainty in global fuel markets.

Schools and health facilities will be given priority for water distribution in the Western Division as Fiji prepares for worsening water shortages amid the expected intensification of El Niño.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Constitution Amendment Bill consultations are an opportunity for Fijians to express their views freely.

Around 130 women’s groups across Fiji’s Central and Western Divisions are expected to benefit from a US$3.5 million digital empowerment project aimed at strengthening economic opportunities for rural women.

Fijian youths could benefit from new opportunities to study and receive agricultural training in Israel as the two countries explore stronger cooperation in agricultural development.