Australia is stepping up efforts to stabilise fuel supply across the Pacific as global disruptions threaten energy security and economic stability.

A 26-year-old man has been remanded at the Vaturekuka Remand Centre following the death of a 55-year-old man in Labasa over the weekend.

The Suva High Court has refused an application by former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica to permanently halt criminal proceedings against him, ruling that the case must proceed to trial.

Land tenure reform has been identified as a key priority in efforts to revive Fiji’s struggling sugar industry, with the government acknowledging that unresolved lease issues continue to impact farmers and long-term investment.

Stepping into a leadership role for the first time is never easy, and for Team Fiji swimming co-captain Jonalese Vatubua, the challenge has been as demanding out of the pool as it is in it ahead of the Oceania Swimming Championship.