The National Ageing Policy review has intensified scrutiny over whether extensive consultations will lead to real protection and improved services for Fiji’s growing elderly population.

The independence of the Great Council of Chiefs is under pressure.

Firefighters are operating with outdated equipment, unpaid allowances and gaps in legal funding.

Fiji has made progress on ocean sustainability in global trade talks, but disagreements on agriculture and digital trade have stalled key outcomes at the latest World Trade Organization meeting.

A surge in grassroots entrepreneurship is emerging across Fiji, driven by the Ministry of Justice’s expanding outreach programs that are bringing services directly into communities.

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, says the Constitution Review process is a defining moment for the country and must be driven by the voices of the people.

The Government is tightening enforcement on minimum wage compliance, warning that wage increases mean little if employers fail to follow the law.

More than 1,700 people across the country have helped shape Fiji’s Draft National Ageing Policy 2026–2035, with the Government confirming the process was driven by extensive nationwide consultations.

Project delays are cutting into Fiji’s infrastructure drive, despite heavy spending each year.

The Fiji Police Force says its partnership with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is a proactive step to strengthen the fight against illicit drugs, and not a reflection of any shortcomings within the force.

Fiji’s Public Health Amendment Bill 2026 has sparked a major parliamentary debate, with Opposition MP Premila Kumar supporting the need to modernize the outdated 1935 Public Health Act, but warning that the proposed law gives overly broad powers without enough safeguards.

The Lautoka Mill has recorded the highest number of breakdowns during the 2025 crushing season, exposing serious underlying weaknesses in Fiji’s ageing sugar infrastructure.