Fijians moving to Australia for better employment opportunities are now facing another challenge – the growing impact of artificial intelligence on jobs.

Concerns are rising over the lack of a national land-use plan, with warnings that it threatens the future of Fiji’s sugar industry and agriculture.

Fishermen and boat operators are being urged to follow the advice and warnings issued by the weather department.

Fiji will work with Australia to improve local standards and strengthen the ability of local businesses to access the Australian market under the proposed Vuvale Union.

Young people and women are taking a leading role in protecting Fiji’s natural resources.

The Navua Hospital received a boost, following the donation of medical equipment and clinical supplies from the Fiji Hackers Golf Club based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Fijians living with disability can now apply for the 2027 Fiji Disability Scholarship to study a health-related university qualification.

Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says climate change is already impacting the health of Pacific communities.

A shortage of technical staff and resources is creating hurdles for Fiji as it works to complete the UN-Habitat Adaptation Fund project in vulnerable informal settlements.

Sugarcane farmers could receive an initial payment of around $34 per tonne — despite an estimated value of $67 — due to exchange-rate risks and the payment system, according to the Sugar Industry Tribunal.

Teacher stress is becoming a major challenge across Pacific education systems, with regional education leaders warning that it is affecting the quality of classroom learning.

Fiji is not expecting nuclear submarine hubs to be established in the Pacific under its 10-year security plan with Australia.