Suva lawyer Barbara Malimali, in her submission on the review of the 2013 Constitution, recommends that clearer qualifications, integrity standards, impartiality, and respect be outlined for the appointment of the President.

Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua is adamant the joint efforts of the Fiji Police Force and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in tackling national security threats are already producing results.

Warning for a Super El Niño event remains in place, with officials forecasting a possible prolonged dry spell, pressure on electricity supply, and significant impacts on agriculture.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation is targeting a stronger crushing season at the Labasa mill this year, with an ambitious goal of processing at least 605,000 tonnes of cane.

The State has been directed to file and serve its disclosures to the defence in the case involving Saimoni Rokotunidau over an alleged police pursuit and roadblock incident in Laqere on April 26th.

The Electoral Commission supports the principle that rehabilitation should restore the right to stand for office, but recommends that the Commission of Review provide clarity on its scope.

Around 2,800 residents, businesses, government institutions, and essential services in Levuka will now benefit from a more reliable and secure water supply.

Fiji has updated Asia-Pacific leaders on preparations to host the Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Nadi this October, with Minister for Climate Change Lynda Tabuya outlining the Pacific’s priorities ahead of COP31 in Turkey.

The Electoral Commission of Fiji has rejected a request by former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem for the establishment of an Independent Investigation Committee into the conduct of four Fijian Elections Office officials.

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has never been truly independent, with its commissioners often appointed in ways that lean towards the political leadership.

The Government is urging sugarcane farmers to begin harvesting immediately, warning that further delays could put both local sugar supplies and Fiji’s export markets at risk.

Residents of Naicovi in Sigatoka are raising concerns over a foreshore development they claim has encroached on their traditional fishing grounds without prior approval.