The Fiji Sports Council is now operating under the oversight of its Board Executive Committee following recent leadership changes within the organisation.

Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies, shut schools and cultural landmarks, as forecasters warned the extreme temperatures could persist until the end of the week.

Opposition MP Jone Usamate is urging the government to remove VAT and duties on fuel for three months to ease pressure on households, farmers and the logistics sector.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has rejected claims by Interlink Shipping Ltd that its concerns have been ignored. MSAF says it has already held several discussions with the operator and other stakeholders on issues affecting the maritime sector.

Fiji is looking to strengthen ocean conservation and sustainable management efforts through continued talks with the Waitt Institute under the Blue Prosperity Fiji program.