Fijian workers should not continue carrying the burden of rising living costs alone, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

It was an emotional day as families and friends of the nine fishermen turned out in numbers to remember the men in a memorial service at the Saint Pius Catholic Church in Raiwaqa.

The Ministry of Education is moving to reinforce Fiji’s National Qualifications Framework as part of a wider push to build a more coherent and responsive national skills system.

Fiji’s outsourcing industry is expected to nearly double in value by 2030, highlighting strong growth in the sector.

European Union Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert says growing global conflict, economic coercion and geopolitical instability have made partnerships between the European Union, Fiji and the Pacific more important than ever.

The Consumer Council states it has not detected any significant rise in prices of basic supermarket goods following the fuel price hike. However, concerns continue to grow over the rising cost of living.

The Online Safety Commission is calling on members of the public to stop sharing graphic images that are circulating on social media depicting a deceased individual.

Fiji will mark the 147th National Girmit Commemoration with the launch of a special commemorative stamp series, paying lasting tribute to the sacrifices and legacy of the Girmitiyas who helped shape the nation’s identity.

The Education Ministry is strengthening efforts to better align universities with industry needs.

The escalating global fuel crisis is expected to place increasing pressure on Fiji’s health system, with warnings that it may struggle to operate at full capacity if sustained fuel price rises and fuel-related disruptions continue or worsen amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

India is paying tribute to the thousands of Girmitiyas whose sacrifices and hard work helped shape Fiji’s history, economy, and multicultural identity over the past 147 years.

Online abuse is becoming a new form of picket line that is pushing women workers out of public life, according to Information Minister Lynda Tabuya.