Government has formalised a new partnership with International IDEA through a Host Country Agreement aimed at strengthening Fiji’s democratic institutions, improving elections and boosting national resilience against misinformation.

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of the Land Transport Authority’s new body-camera pilot program, with questions over the fact that officers currently decide when the devices are switched on or off.

The Ministry of Health has intensified its efforts to address specialist shortages, with a fully funded plan for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, allocating $82.4 million to support the recruitment and retention of medical specialists nationwide.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has refused to accept that Fiji’s education system is failing.

Fiji’s aquaculture industry has taken a major step forward with the importation of genetically improved giant freshwater prawn broodstock from Thailand in November.

The Ministry of Agriculture has marked a major boost with the export of 3 tonnes of pineapples to New Zealand.

Fiji has reinforced its position as a regional legal leader, with Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga highlighting Fiji’s work in strengthening justice, the rule of law and Pacific cooperation at the 44th PILON Meeting in Port Moresby. He also paid tribute to the late Amani Rokotinaviti for his significant contribution to Fiji’s legal system.

The rural development system continues to face long-standing challenges. Stakeholders in the Western Division have begun consultations to help shape the new National Rural Development Policy.

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu yesterday farewelled Japan’s outgoing Ambassador Rokuichiro Michii, acknowledging Japan’s long-standing support to Fiji and its major role in the country’s development.

Men account for 76 percent of completed suicides, yet the country has no dedicated national campaign to address male mental health says Opposition Member of Parliament Virendra Lal.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is encouraging the 39 percent of students who failed their Year 8 External Examination to consider the options available to them, saying the results do not mark the end of their education journey.

The government is speeding up visa and work permit processing, helping businesses access foreign workers faster while maintaining border security.