Dialogue Fiji Chief Executive Nilesh Lal has criticised Section 27 of the draft national referendum Bill, which prevents people under the age of 18 and non-registered voters from taking part in referendum-related activities.

The Fiji Police Force has urged the Labasa Taxi Drivers Association to follow proper channels when lodging complaints against police officers, as it responds to serious allegations that some senior traffic officers in Labasa are protecting illegal taxi operators.

Reports of online scams and fraud are surging, with victims losing thousands of dollars through fake social media sales, investment schemes, and undelivered goods.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has firmly dismissed claims of interference by former coup-era figures or individuals linked to past abuses.

Education Minister and SODELPA Leader Aseri Radrodro has thrown his support behind the Prime Minister’s decision for the reassignment of management oversight of the Fiji National University from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Strategic Planning.

The Fiji National University will now come under the direct responsibility of the Prime Minister, following a decision to reassign oversight from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics.

People First has been officially registered as Fiji’s newest political party.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning traders that price gouging and unfair trade practices will not be tolerated as families across the country begin back-to-school shopping following the rollout of the Government’s $200 assistance programme.

Civil society organisation Dialogue Fiji has warned that the proposed Referendum Bill could seriously undermine freedom of expression and democratic standards in Fiji if passed in its current form.

There is a growing need to move beyond prayer to practical action to tackle social issues affecting young people and communities.

Canada is looking to significantly enhance trade and investment ties with Fiji in the coming months, as both countries capitalize on improved connectivity and a strengthened diplomatic presence.

Sea level rise is crippling sugarcane farming in parts of Wailevu, Macuata, where repeated saltwater intrusion is destroying crops, threatening livelihoods, and forcing families off land that once sustained generations.