Rural farmers in Fiji’s Northern Division are being urged to move beyond traditional crops and invest in high-value, self-sustaining agricultural products as a way to boost incomes, strengthen self-reliance, and drive long-term rural development.

Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure, says he was not satisfied with the low turnout for submissions on the Referendum Bill and the Education Bill over the past four days.

US President Donald Trump says he has had “very good talks” with Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, after his envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about finalising a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Former All Blacks winger George Bridge will line up in the centres alongside Kurtley Beale when the Western Force take on the Queensland Reds in their Shop N Save Supermarket Super Rugby Pacific trial today.

The establishment of the Republic of Fiji’s Embassy in Jerusalem on 17 September 2025 marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Fiji and the State of Israel, which was first established in 1970.

While appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights, Dialogue Fiji’s Programme Manager, Pooja Dutt, praised the progressive aspects of the Education Bill 2025 while raising concerns over several of its provisions.

Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka welcomed New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Rt Winston Peters.

Six men charged over an alleged drug trafficking operation intercepted in western Fiji have been remanded in custody following their court appearance in Rakiraki.

The Suva High Court will deliver a ruling on the terms of settlement for the matter involving the Judicial Services Commission, the President, and the Prime Minister in March.

Businesses in Savusavu are facing growing losses as ongoing water supply disruptions affect the town and surrounding areas. Operators warn the situation is impacting productivity, service delivery, and the local economy.

The Ministry of Immigration processes 500 to 800 work permit applications each month, says Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto.

Labour shortages, delays in investment plans, and hotel capacity constraints are currently hindering tourism development in Fiji.