There are currently 682 active Justices of the Peace serving communities across Fiji, with plans to appoint a further 30 JPs in the current financial year.

Public consultations on the review of the Online Safety Act have raised calls to grant the Online Safety Commission prosecutorial powers, as it currently holds only civil enforcement powers.

The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office confirm they are ready to conduct the next general election at any time within the established election timeframe, under which the first possible election date was 07 August 2026 and the last possible election date being 06 February 2027.

Pacific youth leaders are demanding faster emissions reductions and an accelerated transition away from fossil fuels, warning that stronger climate action is needed to protect vulnerable island communities.

Police are ramping up surveillance across Fiji, with 230 CCTV cameras planned for 50 sites along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo has been found guilty of murdering Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, also known as Dr Leli Darling, following a trial in the Lautoka High Court.

The Government says the social welfare insurance scheme was an inefficient use of public funds, with about $60 million paid in premiums over eight years but only $33.8 million paid out in claims.

Fiji is pairing a five-fold increase in littering fines with a stronger enforcement network, acknowledging that the previous system was weakened by low detection rates.

The implementation of Fiji’s mandatory asset declaration regime for registered sole traders has been delayed by a year.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence has raised concerns over the enforcement of immigration removal orders.

The Pacific Climate Warriors are calling for an urgent end to fossil fuel expansion at this year’s Regional Conference of Youth for Ocenia that’s currently underway at the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat.

The National Fire Authority is urging businesses and property owners to strengthen fire safety measures after a structure at Delai Saweni, Lautoka, was destroyed by fire.