The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has allocated $785,000 to ADRA Fiji to strengthen anticipatory action efforts aimed at reducing the impacts of tropical cyclones and flooding before disasters strike.

A 23-year-old unemployed man from Waiyavi, Lautoka has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident this morning.

Fiji’s consumer watchdog is stepping up regional cooperation to help Pacific countries manage fuel price instability and rising inflation linked to global supply chain disruptions.

The Suva High Court has set aside a Magistrate’s Court acquittal and ordered a retrial, after finding the Magistrate acted without jurisdiction.

The delayed start to the 2026 crushing season is now raising fresh concerns, with warning that flowering cane and the approaching wet season could affect the quality and sugar content of this year’s crop.

Women remain underrepresented in engineering despite strong academic performance and more must be done to remove barriers preventing them from advancing into leadership and professional ranks.

The government is looking at a formal partnership with Return & Earn Fiji to boost recycling and tackle the country’s growing waste problem.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning that Fiji’s slow shift to renewable energy is leaving the power sector exposed to global fuel price shocks.

The Great Council of Chiefs is warning that Fiji’s Rights of Indigenous Peoples Bill does not provide strong enough safeguards for free, prior and informed consent.

Calls are growing for increased investment in medical laboratory services as Fiji and the region continue to face pandemic and outbreak risks. Experts say stronger laboratory systems are essential for public health protection and national security.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking extra funding in the upcoming national budget. The aim is to strengthen environmental compliance as development activity increases across Fiji.

A boat-building program aimed at providing affordable vessels for rural communities has been on hold for more than two years as certification issues remain unresolved.