Fijians will pay more for fuel and LPG from tomorrow, with prices reaching record levels as global market volatility, rising freight costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to drive up import costs.

The Fijian Elections Office has identified information management, operational readiness and public confidence as its most pressing challenges as it ramps up preparations for Fiji’s next General Election.

The National Federation Party says it is positioning itself to take a leading role in uniting Fiji under its “Weaving Fiji Together” campaign, as confidence grows within the party following its latest branch meeting in Nadi.

Lomaiviti Province is looking to expand its commercial operations through property development, tourism infrastructure, and fisheries investment as part of plans to grow income opportunities for the province.

The government has not been able to confirm how many rural families have been lifted out of poverty since taking office.

Fiji’s ongoing financial responsibility for regional tourism promotion has come under scrutiny, alongside concerns over limited measurable support for small businesses.

Productivity growth in Fiji remains uneven as agriculture and manufacturing continue to underperform.

School levies will not be used to block student enrolment under the new Education Bill 2025, says Education Minister Aseri Radrodro.

Outsourcing elective surgeries to private facilities has helped reduce the backlog at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital during ongoing renovations.

Tobacco-related diseases are killing about 1,200 people in Fiji every year, with health officials warning the habit is also pushing more young people towards harder drug use.

Delays in approval processes are slowing the rollout of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming in Fiji.