Fiji’s fish exporters must meet strict safety and quality requirements before entering the European Union market, placing greater responsibility on regulatory officers to ensure every approved vessel and processing facility complies with the rules.

The Ministry of Agriculture will address concerns that some bulk dairy farmers supplying Fiji Dairy Limited directly are being excluded from government assistance.

The Suva Magistrates Court has granted an application to transfer the case of Jiuta Raibevu to the High Court.

People affected by alcohol and drug addiction could have access to specialised treatment and long-term recovery support under plans for Fiji’s first National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centre in Tamavua, Suva.

Fiji is moving to strengthen landowner rights, improve compensation and tighten mine safety under proposed reforms to its mining laws.

Declining water levels at Vaturu Dam is putting pressure on supplies to Nadi and Lautoka, with the Water Authority of Fiji urging households and businesses to conserve water.

The National Fire Authority is warning that prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño could affect its firefighting operations as water sources are proving to decline.

About 257 people living in 47 households on Tavea Island in Bua are facing water shortages as their water tanks run dry and mainland water supplies become unreliable.

The Fiji Law Society stated that the proposed Senate structure could weaken democratic representation.

Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto is calling for the Vola ni Kawa Bula (VKB) to be recognised and protected under Fiji’s Constitution.

Women leaders are calling for targeted political reforms and practical backing to dismantle barriers to leadership and boost female representation in Parliament.

A 24-year-old unemployed man from Nadi has been charged with murder following the death of a 26-year-old woman whose body was found near a Nadi complex last Thursday.