The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has completed its review of applications relating to Energy Fiji Limited’s fuel surcharge and bus fare adjustments, confirming interim increases linked to continued volatility in global fuel prices.

Rising fiscal pressure is pushing Fiji toward a possible mini-budget in July.

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa says the Government’s decision to defer the long-awaited local government elections is about prioritising the needs of the people as Fiji faces growing economic pressures and global uncertainty.

A newly released National Skills Gap Assessment Survey has revealed significant labour shortages across Fiji, with employers reporting difficulty filling 95 different job categories despite growth in overall employment.

The Ministry of Women says that women living in rural and remote communities continue to face greater barriers to safety, economic empowerment and access to support services.

The remote interior of Drawa in Wailevu, Cakaudrove, is now home to a new eco-tourism destination following the official opening of the Ideal Drawa Eco Retreat.

The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office say preparations for Fiji’s next national electoral event are continuing at full momentum, despite the deferment of the Local Government Elections.

With stroke being one of the leading causes of death and disability in Fiji, its impact on mental health after a stroke is often a silent battle.

Fiji’s creative industry is set for a major visibility boost, with the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) confirmed as the official media partner for the 2026 Kula Awards, to be held in Suva on August 21–22.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has deferred the  local government elections.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is strengthening coordinated border enforcement efforts with multiple agencies to disrupt drug trafficking, money laundering and other forms of illicit trade entering the country.

Fiji’s growing housing shortage is pushing more families into informal settlements as home ownership becomes increasingly unaffordable.