The Fiji Police Force is ready to provide security for the upcoming General Election and referendum.

Fiji has taken an important step towards strengthening its legal response to online harms following a comprehensive review of the Online Safety Act 2018.

Centralised vote counting is not compulsory under Fiji’s amended electoral laws; the independent Electoral Commission retains the authority to determine whether votes are counted at polling stations or designated counting centres.

The Government is prepared to reprioritise funding and redirect resources towards drought response, water security and assistance programmes as El Niño conditions continue to intensify.

Fiji is calling for reforms to global climate financing arrangements, urging developed nations and international institutions to provide grants rather than loans to countries bearing the brunt of climate change.

An assessment is underway to determine whether current El Niño conditions warrant the declaration of a national emergency, according to Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

The Northern Division is being urged to strengthen its preparedness for climate-related disasters, as Fiji continues to experience the impacts of the current El Niño event.

An elderly woman living at a bus stop in Nakasi has disputed claims by the Ministry of Social Protection that she and her son have received support from welfare authorities.

The Methodist Church in Fiji has raised concerns about the Diwali incident involving some iTaukei youths who allegedly disturbed the Indo-Fijian community during the festival of lights.

Efforts by businesses to make their operations more environmentally sustainable will be recognized at this year’s 27th Fiji Business Excellence Awards.

Digicel Fiji and the Water Authority of Fiji have enhanced their bill payment integration on the MyCash app, allowing customer payments to reflect within minutes.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions filed seven indictments with a total of 19 counts of sexual offences in the High Court last month.