Fiji’s growing partnership with Japan has taken a major leap forward following a successful trade and investment mission and Fiji’s participation in Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.

Minister for Health Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says the National Family Planning Policy 2025–2030 offers a clear national vision to improve the health, rights, and futures of every individual and family.

Opposition Member Jone Usamate believes that the government ministries must adopt a systemic approach to service delivery to improve efficiency, accountability, and long-term performance.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board briefed Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Cabinet on key developments, challenges, and strategic initiatives affecting land management and service delivery.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says it is unacceptable that so many girls in Fiji continue to face abuse, early pregnancy, and barriers to education, warning that the country cannot ignore these uncomfortable truths any longer.

Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh says about 32 percent of cane in the Rarawai and Penang areas, or around 194,000 tonnes, is yet to be harvested, while 68 percent has already been crushed.

The Asian Development Bank, in partnership with Japan, is working to establish a new multi-donor trust fund designed to strengthen disaster risk financing across the Pacific.

The Fiji Correction Services is shifting its focus from incarceration to rehabilitation and reintegration.

Agriculture sector is facing persistent challenges, with farmers struggling against limited land access, high logistical costs, and barriers that hinder youth and women from fully participating in agribusiness.  

The province of Macuata is poised to become one of Fiji’s leading eco-tourism destinations, with several development projects already underway.

Tailevu is taking relevant steps to transform its agricultural sector into a key income source for villagers, with plans to expand market access for local produce, including cassava, Taro and vegetables to overseas buyers.

The Fijian Elections Office, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has begun conducting implementation workshops targeted at teachers.