More than $1.5 billion in Australian financial commitments under the proposed Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union must translate into measurable improvements for Fiji’s border security and revenue systems.

People living with Rheumatic Heart Disease are facing a significantly shorter lifespan, with their survival rate around 10 years lower than that of people living with other diseases.

The Fijian public was not directly consulted during the development and negotiation of the proposed Vuvale Treaty and Ocean of Peace Alliance.

The proposed Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union Treaty does not guarantee visa-free travel for Fijian citizens to Australia.

The Fiji National Provident Fund is adopting a more collaborative approach with employers as it works to improve contribution compliance and recover outstanding payments dating back decades.

A 93-year-old temple in Vunika Labasa is entering a new chapter, with government funding of $10,000 helping the community preserve its religious and cultural heritage for future generations.

The Nasaumatua Youth Club, comprising youths from the village of Daku, has taken the initiative to sell fans, which creates opportunities for young people to earn money.

Miss Hibiscus 2026 Sala Korosaya has pledged to use her reign to champion the spirit of Yavu, saying her year will be about ensuring no one is left behind.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji warns that operating a foreign currency exchange business without a licence is a criminal offence.

The Western Division is taking an important step forward in Fiji’s fight against cervical cancer with the rollout of the HPV Screen and Treat Programme, bringing cervical cancer prevention services closer to women in our communities.

The threshold for triggering Fiji’s mutual defence obligations under the proposed Ocean of Peace Alliance remains unclear.

A former court officer has been jailed for three years for obtaining a financial advantage and falsifying court documents.