Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has backed an independent inquiry into the disappearance and alleged tampering of cocaine exhibits held within court premises.

The Constitutional Amendment Bill faces a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament on Friday.

Parliament has cleared the first hurdle for the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, but not without a heated clash over whether the process itself is constitutional.

Government expects the reviewed National Employment Policy to be implemented before the end of the current financial year, subject to Cabinet approval.

The urban population is expected to reach at least 70 percent by 2050, putting growing pressure on housing, roads, drainage, water, wastewater and transport infrastructure.

Fiji is moving to strengthen the way mining and quarrying operations are monitored, with the Government planning to introduce real-time monitoring and stronger enforcement powers.

iTaukei resource owners are being encouraged to use the upcoming Pre-COP to bring community concerns and traditional knowledge into global climate discussions.

Political parties, candidates and MPs will face tighter rules on the use of Government resources once the new campaign limitations take effect on 20 October.

The National Fire Authority is raising concern over an increase in vacant property fires following a blaze at Holika Road, Votualevu, Nadi, on Monday.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board is moving to create a sustainable financial institution aimed at turning land-derived income into long-term wealth for iTaukei landowners.

Electricity reconnection timeframes have come under scrutiny, as concerns have been raised on whether the public’s experience match the policy outlined by Energy Fiji Limited.

Concerns are being raised over whether Fijians will have enough time and freedom to properly debate major constitutional changes under the revised National Referendum Bill.