Hundreds of Fijians who missed out on overseas jobs because of minor criminal records could soon get a second chance under the new Criminal Records Bill.

Without major interventions, sea-level rise could cost Fiji up to 2.6% of its Gross Domestic Product annually.

Dialogue Fiji is urging the government to review and temporarily reduce fuel duties following the latest increase in fuel prices, arguing that the state is collecting significantly more tax revenue as pump prices continue to rise.

A family of four has been left homeless after a devastating house fire destroyed their home at Lolomomo Hillside in Lautoka on Friday night, with initial investigations pointing to unattended cooking as a possible cause.

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has officially convened the first meeting of the interim National Research Council (NRC), marking a major step towards strengthening evidence-based policymaking and research excellence in Fiji.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that all Government MPs who voluntarily underwent drug testing during the May sitting of Parliament have returned negative results.

The Fijian Elections Office says it is confident the National Register of Voters is being continuously updated and remains accurate, despite challenges such as internal migration and urbanisation.

The Government is stepping up efforts to reduce Fiji’s reliance on imported rice as rising global crude oil prices continue to increase food import costs.

The Government has stressed that any move towards an $8 minimum wage must go through the proper review process before any decision can be made.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says greater awareness, early diagnosis and stronger community support are needed for people living with lupus in Fiji, particularly women who are disproportionately affected by the disease.

The Ministry of Fisheries has imposed a four-month nationwide ban on the fishing, sale, transport and export of all species of Grouper, commonly known as Kawakawa, and Coral Trout, known locally as Donu, to protect the fish during their peak breeding season.

Fiji has ratified the agreement establishing the Advisory Centre on WTO Law following unanimous approval in Parliament.