More than 11,000 Fijians have applied to work during the upcoming election periods, as preparations continue amid uncertainty over whether the Local Government Elections will proceed as planned.

Some Civil society groups in Fiji and the region say they have been sidelined from key discussions on deep-sea mining, raising concerns about transparency and the inclusion of Pacific voices in decisions that could impact the region’s oceans and future.

The trial involving former Minister for Health Neil Sharma and former Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum continued in the Suva High Court today, with key evidence heard from former Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Director Apolosi Vosaniabola.

The Suva High Court has set 19th June for the hearing of the stay application for former journalist and sports marketing specialist Charlie Charters.

Construction work on 37 new homes under the Nabavatu Relocation Project is progressing steadily as families prepare to move into safer and more climate-resilient housing.

Navosa youth are expected to benefit from new sports and fitness opportunities through the construction of a gym facility and upgrades to recreational spaces aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing social issues among young people.

The Methodist Church in Fiji is looking to form a ministry titled “Buli Vou” with the assistance of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

The fate of Fiji’s long-awaited municipal elections remains unclear, with the Government refusing to give a clear commitment on whether the polls will proceed as scheduled.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has today defended its fuel pricing methodology, saying adjustments made during the April pricing cycle were necessary to protect consumers amid unprecedented global fuel market volatility.

Pacific nations are being warned that surging global fuel prices, escalating Middle East tensions and worsening climate pressures are tightening government finances and pushing up the cost of living across the region, with growth expected to slow further.

Climate change is becoming an increasing threat to Fiji’s sugar industry, with farmers now being urged to diversify crops to strengthen food and income security.

Women in the Pacific must be guaranteed workplaces free from violence, harassment and discrimination.