Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil says scams are becoming more serious and require everyone to work together to protect consumers.

The Standing Committee on Economic Affairs’ consolidated review of Investment Fiji’s 2022-2024 annual reports finds they lack sufficient evidence for parliament to independently assess the organization’s true impact.

The Opposition says it supports government assistance for Fiji Airways but has rejected a proposed five percent tourism services tax, arguing that the burden of financing the national airline should not fall almost entirely on the tourism sector.

Fiji’s tourism sector must focus on service quality, workforce skills, and inclusiveness as the industry grows.

Customs officers will be given broader powers to investigate importers under proposed amendments to the Customs Act aimed at strengthening compliance and protecting government revenue.

Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, airlines including Fiji Airways must offset emissions on eligible international routes.

The Fiji Meat Industry Board’s internationally recognized HACCP Australia Certification is expected to strengthen Fiji’s meat export potential while raising food safety standards across the livestock industry.

The government is introducing tougher penalties to strengthen tax compliance and improve the accuracy of information submitted to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service.

Coffee Hub is looking to introduce new menu and strengthen its presence across Fiji, as it celebrates a successful year of operations at its TappooCity outlet.

Parliament has passed the 2026/27 national budget after a majority of the house voted in favor.

Millions spent on a new budget system are under scrutiny, with Opposition MPs questioning what has been delivered so far.

Questions are mounting over whether the multi-million-dollar Na Vualiku tourism project will increase tourist numbers in Vanua Levu.