A foreign fishing vessel has been caught carrying 8,340 undeclared cigarettes worth $65,230, following a search by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service.

The Fiji Zone Taxi Association is calling for an immediate crackdown on illegal taxi operators, citing serious risks to passenger safety and regulatory compliance.

Two student leaders have urged lawmakers to reject a constitutional clause that could allow adults to hit children in the name of discipline.

The role of parents in disciplining children has emerged as a key issue in Fiji’s proposed constitutional amendments, with concerns that stronger protection of individual rights could affect parental authority.

Fiji’s fish exporters must meet strict safety and quality requirements before entering the European Union market, placing greater responsibility on regulatory officers to ensure every approved vessel and processing facility complies with the rules.