A major regional workshop involving representatives from 16 Pacific Island countries has opened with a powerful warning: climate finance will fail the region unless it is designed to protect the people most at risk.

Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says that any proposed changes to the penalties for drug offenses must align with the National Counter Narcotic Strategy 2023-28 and be grounded in a robust and coherent legal framework.

British High Commission Counsellor Josh Kemp says Fiji’s rapidly expanding digital landscape is creating both opportunity and danger, with new research showing how easily false information spreads across the country’s most-used platforms.

The State has today asked the Suva High Court to deliver a high-end sentence against the convict who murdered a one-year-three-month-old child in Cunningham, Suva last October.

The Fiji National Provident Fund is undertaking a significant legislative review to modernize the Fiji National Revenue Fund Act 2011 and the Special Death Benefit Regulations of 2022.

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu says forestry remains a vital part of our economy, contributing about $140 million in value and supporting jobs and exports, especially in rural communities.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has issued a firm reminder to the public and businesses that if they do not have a valid TIN, they will not have access to mobile wallet.

Minister for Environment and climate change Mosese Bulitavu confirms that methane emissions largely from agriculture and waste will be addressed under the Sustainable Waste Action in the Pacific Project (SWAP2).

The Fiji Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance policy for serious offences involving its personnel, stressing that all cases are thoroughly investigated before charges are sanctioned by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Fiji Airports has enhanced its engineering and operations by naming William Tamata Manager of Electrical and Mechanical Services and promoting Alisi Bulamaibau to Aerodrome Maintenance Engineer.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has made it clear that their path toward national reconciliation is not about avoiding accountability or bypassing legal processes.

As heavy rain and flooding continue to lash parts of the country, the Consumer Council of Fiji is warning shoppers to be on high alert for flood-damaged goods making their way onto shelves.