The Ministry of Fisheries has extended the lifting of the ban on the harvest and trade of sea cucumbers, allowing licensed operators to continue harvesting and processing until 31 January 2027.

Health workers’ safety is under scrutiny after concerns were raised that their protection is inadequately addressed in the Ministry of Health’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.

Engineers Fiji has raised concerns that the Engineers Registration Act 1976 has never been enforced, making it difficult to regulate who can officially practice as an engineer.

The newly launched People First Party says it will develop its manifesto through nationwide consultations, with party leader Inia Seruiratu saying the views and priorities of ordinary Fijians will shape its policies.

Fiji’s future developments must focus on sustainability, smarter infrastructure and stronger planning as the country continues to attract investment.

Fiji’s trade deficit has widened as the country continues to buy more from overseas than it sells.

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his teenage cousin.

A man has been given a suspended three-year sentence after attempting to burn down his father’s home.

Human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over allegations of systemic exploitation in Fiji’s fishing industry, where both local and migrant workers face conditions that experts say amount to forced labour.

Almost eight out of every ten five-year-old children in Fiji have tooth decay, raising concerns about the country’s oral health among young people.

Cancer patients are set to benefit from the country’s first radiotherapy centre, with the Government allocating $41 million in the 2026–2027 Budget to build the long-awaited facility.

The police are continuing investigations into the death of a 12-year-old boy in Wailoku, Tamavua, with officers gathering statements from residents in the area.