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.

People living with HIV and key populations must be directly involved in shaping Fiji’s HIV response.

A $165 million funding shortfall severely constrained the Fiji Police Force’s ability to strengthen its operational capabilities in the 2021-2022 financial year.

Opposition MP Virendra Lal has questioned the growing recruitment of foreign workers while unemployed Fijian youths continue to struggle to find jobs.

The Government is defending its decision to suspend Fiji’s social welfare insurance scheme, saying the programme was costing taxpayers millions of dollars while delivering limited returns to beneficiaries.

Fijians are already receiving cash for returning their empty plastic bottles and cans.

The Ministry of Immigration acknowledges there are still concerns over delayed responses and poor communication with members of the public.

Around $10 million worth of projects remain pending due to insufficient capital budget allocations.

The Government is warning farmers not to rush into Agarwood farming, saying Fiji has yet to prove that the high-value wood can be successfully produced locally.