The 1944 bankruptcy law is being replaced with new measures to help financially distressed entrepreneurs recover.

The Fiji Government has withdrawn a circular requiring all government ministries and departments to obtain Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s approval before issuing media statements or press releases.

Political candidates will have their financial disclosure deadline cut from 60 days to 30 days under proposed changes to the political party laws.

The Electoral Commission could be given the authority to move ballot counting from individual polling stations to designated counting centres under changes to Fiji’s Electoral Act 2014.

Overnight water rationing began yesterday for households and businesses in parts of the Tamavua water supply system as prolonged dry weather reduces water production.

Police officers and Police associates could face drug testing under the new Police Bill 2026.

People who light fireworks outside permitted hours or make or use homemade fireworks this Diwali could face a fine of up to $400 or imprisonment for up to six months.

A proposed five-year jail term for refusing to provide access to digital information under a court order has sparked concerns over privacy and the right against self-incrimination.

Concerns over compensation are mounting as the new police law would allow officers to dig up land, remove floorboards and dismantle property during criminal investigations.

The expansion of police powers under the new law has raised questions about how officers will be held accountable for abusing their authority.

The expanded surveillance powers under the Police Bill have raised concerns over personal privacy and constitutional rights.

Forensic investigations are set to be separated from the Fiji Police Force under the new law.