A 15-year-old male student has died in a serious road accident in the Nausori Highlands, becoming the latest road fatality.

A 16-year-old male student from Nadi is the latest drowning victim in the country.

Fijians are raising concerns over the newly introduced United States visa bond requirement, saying it will place added financial strain on ordinary citizens, particularly those travelling to visit family.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says while tourism growth continues, critical reforms in the sector are falling behind.

Minister for Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, visited the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation headquarters yesterday, where he was briefed on the organization’s structure, operations, and strategic goals.

Rural farmers in Fiji’s Northern Division are being urged to move beyond traditional crops and invest in high-value, self-sustaining agricultural products as a way to boost incomes, strengthen self-reliance, and drive long-term rural development.

Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure, says he was not satisfied with the low turnout for submissions on the Referendum Bill and the Education Bill over the past four days.

The establishment of the Republic of Fiji’s Embassy in Jerusalem on 17 September 2025 marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Fiji and the State of Israel, which was first established in 1970.

While appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights, Dialogue Fiji’s Programme Manager, Pooja Dutt, praised the progressive aspects of the Education Bill 2025 while raising concerns over several of its provisions.

Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka welcomed New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Rt Winston Peters.

Six men charged over an alleged drug trafficking operation intercepted in western Fiji have been remanded in custody following their court appearance in Rakiraki.

The Suva High Court will deliver a ruling on the terms of settlement for the matter involving the Judicial Services Commission, the President, and the Prime Minister in March.