Fiji has called for stronger, inclusive, and well-resourced actions to protect global biodiversity during the 27th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice under the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Panama City this week.

Assistant Finance Minister Esrom Emmanuel is expected to step into the role of Acting Minister today after Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad informed Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of his intention to resign.

The counsels representing the offices of the Prime Minister, President, and Attorney General told the Suva High Court that both the Prime Minister and President acted within their constitutional powers when they advised and revoked former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali’s appointment.

Concerns have emerged over social issues under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, with 129 Fijian workers reported for not supporting their families back home.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad is expected to formally resign from Cabinet today.

The Great Council of Chiefs is urging stronger family and community leadership to tackle rising social issues in Fiji, including sexual offences, teenage pregnancies, and drug abuse.

Continuous disputes among middlemen at the Labasa Dry Goods Market are causing concern for vendors, who say the clashes disrupt business, create unsafe conditions, and affect market cleanliness.

The Raiwaqa Navua Crematorium Committee has urged the inclusion of offenses such as vandalism and trespass in the Burial and Cremation Amendment Act 2025.

Villagers of Buretu in Tailevu will no longer need to travel to nearby communities for shelter during disasters following the completion of their new community evacuation centre.

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has rejected claims by the Fiji Trades Union Congress, saying the union has misrepresented its stance on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad confirms that Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has laid charges against him.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service clarifies all cash holdings, whether in e-wallets, bank accounts, or other financial instruments, are subject to asset declaration requirements if they exceed the FRCS thresholds.