The National Disaster Management Office is calling for greater international climate financing as communities face mounting losses from climate change.

The National Disaster Risk Management Office says some of its concerns with the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Veitacini Treaty surfaced only after the agreement was formalised.

The newly registered Fiji Maritime Union is calling for greater attention to the welfare of seafarers, warning that fatigue and inadequate rest can contribute to accidents at sea.

A Special Parliamentary Committee will examine the proposed Constitution Bill and receive public submissions throughout next month.

Government debt is set to increase to $11.8 billion after Cabinet approved $464.7 million in financing from the Asian Development Bank.

Imported fuel accounts for about half of Energy Fiji Limited’s revenue.

Clear rules are being sought on how Australian military forces will operate during disasters before the Fiji-Australia security arrangements are implemented.

More women and young people need greater opportunities to build careers in Fiji’s maritime sector, as the industry prepares for rapid
changes in technology, fuels and safety requirements.

The future of three senior National Federation Party MPs remains uncertain ahead of the next general election.

Questions have been raised over Energy Fiji Limited’s reporting of consumer security deposits and the interest paid to customers.

Fiji’s maritime sector must be ready to keep essential services running as severe weather and climate change increasingly disrupt island
communities.

Fiji’s proposed agreements with Australia do not specifically address disasters.