Concerns are being raised over Fiji’s growing reliance on Australia to modernise its border management systems.

Fiji will need stronger systems, skilled personnel and long-term funding to manage the proposed expansion of border security cooperation with Australia.

Rheumatic heart disease can cause lifelong heart damage if it is not detected and treated early, with children and young people among those most at risk.

The mental wellbeing of RFMF servicewomen cannot be addressed through one-off workshops, with calls for sustained support to help them deal with trauma linked to their service.

More than $1.5 billion in Australian financial commitments under the proposed Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union must translate into measurable improvements for Fiji’s border security and revenue systems.

People living with Rheumatic Heart Disease are facing a significantly shorter lifespan, with their survival rate around 10 years lower than that of people living with other diseases.

The Fijian public was not directly consulted during the development and negotiation of the proposed Vuvale Treaty and Ocean of Peace Alliance.

The proposed Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union Treaty does not guarantee visa-free travel for Fijian citizens to Australia.

The Fiji National Provident Fund is adopting a more collaborative approach with employers as it works to improve contribution compliance and recover outstanding payments dating back decades.

A 93-year-old temple in Vunika Labasa is entering a new chapter, with government funding of $10,000 helping the community preserve its religious and cultural heritage for future generations.

The Nasaumatua Youth Club, comprising youths from the village of Daku, has taken the initiative to sell fans, which creates opportunities for young people to earn money.

Miss Hibiscus 2026 Sala Korosaya has pledged to use her reign to champion the spirit of Yavu, saying her year will be about ensuring no one is left behind.