People affected by alcohol and drug addiction could have access to specialised treatment and long-term recovery support under plans for Fiji’s first National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centre in Tamavua, Suva.

Fiji is moving to strengthen landowner rights, improve compensation and tighten mine safety under proposed reforms to its mining laws.

Declining water levels at Vaturu Dam is putting pressure on supplies to Nadi and Lautoka, with the Water Authority of Fiji urging households and businesses to conserve water.

The National Fire Authority is warning that prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño could affect its firefighting operations as water sources are proving to decline.

About 257 people living in 47 households on Tavea Island in Bua are facing water shortages as their water tanks run dry and mainland water supplies become unreliable.

The Fiji Law Society stated that the proposed Senate structure could weaken democratic representation.

Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto is calling for the Vola ni Kawa Bula (VKB) to be recognised and protected under Fiji’s Constitution.

Women leaders are calling for targeted political reforms and practical backing to dismantle barriers to leadership and boost female representation in Parliament.

A 24-year-old unemployed man from Nadi has been charged with murder following the death of a 26-year-old woman whose body was found near a Nadi complex last Thursday.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling on the Government to withdraw the current draft Constitution.

Merchant Finance is strengthening its board leadership with the appointment of experienced legal and governance specialist Emily King as Director.

The Fiji Law Society says consultation on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill has been rushed.