The Higher Education Commission of Fiji is tightening oversight on foreign institutions and overseas student recruitment agencies operating without approval.

Energy Fiji Limited has clarified its proposed electricity tariff adjustment, saying the increase is part of a structured, regulated process aimed at securing Fiji’s long-term energy reliability and sustainability.

Canada will officially open its High Commission in Fiji on Friday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties with Fiji and the wider Pacific region.

The Foundation for Education for Needy Children has received over 11,600 applications nationwide, but only 5,780 vulnerable children were approved under the 2026 support scheme following a strict assessment process.

The Consumer Council of Fiji says stronger joint enforcement by regulatory agencies is crucial to protecting consumers.

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has raised serious concern over the abuse and exploitation of elderly citizens, following recent reports of pension theft and financial scams targeting senior citizens.

Forty-one traders have been warned for possible prosecution or placed under investigation for alleged breaches of the law by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The Vodafone ATH Foundation, in partnership with Fiji’s Higher Education Commission, has provided $32,000 to support public health education through provincial councils, with a focus on HIV awareness.

A decades-old Pacific organisation for environmental protection said the United States must go through a formal process to withdraw its support, after President Donald Trump listed it among 66 entities the U.S. would leave because they “operate contrary to U.S. national interests”.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says new allegations involving police officers are now being investigated by an independent cold case team made up of retired senior investigators.

The Chair of the Great Council of Chiefs Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says continued questioning of the relevance of the GCC in modern society is out of touch with reality.

Returning to school as a mother was a challenge for Matua Programme student Seruwaia Marama. She says determination and faith helped her stay focused despite family responsibilities.