Australia will reinstate the Law and Justice Cooperation Program in Fiji to support legal reforms, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve collaboration between the two countries.

Northern families will have the opportunity to enjoy Diwali celebrations without worrying about entry costs, as Rewa Diwali Dhoom returns to Labasa tomorrow with a full day of free entertainment and activities.

Fiji’s pineapple industry is set for a major push into international markets following the signing of a new partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry and Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand.

The Ministry of Fisheries has continued its nationwide consultations on the proposed Inshore Fisheries Management Bill and Community Based Fisheries Management framework, holding discussions in Rotuma with about 50 participants at the Malahaha District Hall.

Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has officially opened the upgraded road network on Matuku Island in the Lau Group.

National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad has taken the party’s concerns over the proposed constitution to the Prime Minister.

One Nation Party President Roko Tupou Draunidalo has questioned the government’s push for a new constitution and its implications for investor confidence.

Fiji’s workforce is facing mounting pressure from mass migration, skills shortages and rising health and drug-related challenges, with the Finance Ministry warning these could undermine economic growth.

A Fijian is calling for strict limits on domestic military deployments, warning that gaps in the Constitution could allow political disputes to escalate into
military intervention.

Harshna Charan, an Assistant Professor in Environmental Science at Fiji National University, and Sulueti Savou, a Petty Officer with Fiji Hydrographic Services, are part of the research voyage aboard Australia’s flagship marine research vessel, RV Investigator.

The sugarcane harvesting season is nearing its end, with the Lautoka mill having closed and the Rarawai mill preparing to shut down, while crushing at the Labasa mill is expected to continue for another week.

Fiji’s digital expansion risks exposing businesses, government systems and essential services to cyberattacks unless security is built into the process from the outset.