The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says the Fiji Trades Union Congress’s call for an $8 an hour national living wage must be evidenced and balanced against unique challenges such as low productivity, widening skills gaps, high youth unemployment and rising cost of freight and production inputs.

Electoral integrity and the independence of election bodies have been raised as a key concern in a submission to the Constitution Review Commission.

The Agriculture Ministry is working on a proposed Kava Bill and national policy to strengthen Fiji’s kava industry.

The Fiji Trades Union Congress launched its $8 an hour national living wage campaign at its 51st Biennial Delegates Conference over the weekend.

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, has urged military personnel to remain calm, disciplined, and law-abiding amid what he described as “unfolding events” facing the country.

Namosi landowners say concerns over the long-term health of river systems and the wellbeing of people living downstream were among the major reasons they opposed continued mining prospecting in the area.

Workers’ rights are facing growing pressure as global systems, technology, and labour shortages continue to reshape the world of work.

The rules-based international order is under growing pressure due to rising geopolitical competition and power politics across the world.

Fiji’s health system is coming under growing pressure from the worsening drug crisis, rising HIV cases, staff shortages and concerns over medical training standards.

A 38-year-old man from Olosara in Sigatoka is believed to be Fiji’s latest road fatality victim following a serious accident along Queens Road in Nayawa, Sigatoka.

Motorists using M-PAiSA to pay traffic fines and renew licences will now see payments updated instantly in the Land Transport Authority system.

A victim injured in the explosion at Zam Zam Restaurant in Samabula earlier this week has died.