The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for stronger enforcement powers and legislative reforms to address persistent non-compliance issues.

The growth of women’s rugby in the country is steady according to Fiji Rugby Union Women’s Development Coordinator Kuini Vuli, with major improvements already being seen in governance, coaching, management and player participation across the country.

Pacific leaders have been urged to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime as growing threats such as drug trafficking, cybercrime and money laundering continue to impact the region.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has described his inclusion in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians extended squad as a blessing after earning his first call-up to the national setup.

Internationally renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Sanjeev Kumar Khulbey says the rising burden of heart disease across Fiji and the wider Pacific, and the hardship faced by families forced to seek treatment overseas, drove his decision to begin performing open-heart surgeries locally.

The Minister for Local Government confirmed that there are plans to appoint special administrators to oversee the administration of Navua once it is officially declared a town.

The Consumer Council of Fiji says consumers are increasingly feeling the impact of the global fuel crisis through rising grocery costs and reduced supermarket discounts.

Public Works, Transport and Met Services Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to strengthening development ties with New Zealand following a courtesy visit by its High Commissioner to Fiji, Greg Andrews.

Canada has reaffirmed its support for Fiji’s hosting of Pre-COP31 following talks between Environment and Climate Change Minister Lynda Tabuya and Canada’s first resident High Commissioner to Fiji, Jennifer Lalonde.

The European Union is drawing ​up plans to ‌force European companies to buy critical ​components from ​at least three different ⁠suppliers, in ​an attempt to ​reduce the bloc’s reliance on China, the Financial ​Times reported ​on Monday, citing two ‌EU ⁠officials familiar with the matter.

The Fiji Labour Party has questioned the government’s reasons for reconsidering the Municipal Elections, following comments made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka that a review will be carried out on whether the polls scheduled for September should proceed.

The star’s directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach has premiered at Cannes – and one critic dubbed it a ‘disaster’. It’s the latest example of an A-lister heading behind the camera with baffling results.