Government debt outstanding reached $10.8 billion at the end of October 2025, reflecting a slight increase of 0.5 percent over the previous quarter and a 2.3 percent rise compared to the same period last year.

Delays in the completion of the Lautoka Bus Stand upgrade are causing growing frustration for commuters and bus operators, with congestion, long walking distances, and safety concerns now part of daily travel.

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has appointed Dr. Apisalome Movono as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers have been urged to exercise extreme vigilance during the final weeks of the school holidays.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has stepped up efforts to protect Fiji’s borders, training with the Australian Border Force on advanced drug-smuggling techniques.

Local businesses are already grappling with rising costs from a labour and skills shortage, higher corporate taxes, and a 50 percent increase in minimum wages over the past three years, says Fiji Commerce and Employment Federation Chief Executive Edward Bernard.

The Fiji Development Bank says rising house prices and limited land supply continue to put home ownership out of reach for many Fijians, particularly in urban centres where affordability pressures are highest.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has echoed concerns over school dropouts in the country.

The Methodist Church in Fiji has announced plans to strengthen its outreach programs in 2026, with a renewed focus on supporting vulnerable young people facing challenges such as alcohol abuse and social pressures.

A woman in her 50s has been charged by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Cyber Crime Task Force for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $4,000 from her employer.

The Fiji Roads Authority says it will investigate the cause of the overhead barricade incident at the Navua Bridge after the structure fell earlier this morning.

The Ministry of Education says it is stepping up support for teachers amid growing concerns over increasing workload pressure and burnout, as raised by the Fiji Teachers Union.