Retailers are under growing pressure as business confidence falls, costs rise and urban challenges continue to affect trade, according to the Retailers Association.

Rising fuel prices are increasing pressure on households with the Consumer Council warning that the impact is now being felt in transport costs, food prices and everyday essentials.

Energy Fiji Limited has defended its proposed tariff increase, saying additional revenue is needed to support a $2 billion renewable energy transition programme.

The upcoming National Budget should place greater emphasis on energy resilience and renewable energy investment to reduce the country’s exposure to global fuel shocks, according to economics academics.

The Ministry of Health, with the Hospital Board of Visitors, plans to install six large water tanks at Navua Hospital and link them to the main water system.

Upgrading Fiji’s major hospitals remains the Health Ministry’s top priority ahead of tomorrow’s 2026-2027 National Budget announcement.

Stronger investment, partnerships, and community-level action are needed to address Fiji’s rising Non-Communicable Disease burden, according to Diabetes Fiji.

Calls for direct international flights into Suva have received a firm response from Fiji Airways.

Opposition MP Jone Usamate is urging the government to remove VAT and duties on fuel for three months to ease pressure on households, farmers and the logistics sector.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has rejected claims by Interlink Shipping Ltd that its concerns have been ignored. MSAF says it has already held several discussions with the operator and other stakeholders on issues affecting the maritime sector.

Fiji is looking to strengthen ocean conservation and sustainable management efforts through continued talks with the Waitt Institute under the Blue Prosperity Fiji program.

The private sector is calling for a balanced national Budget that supports businesses while also easing rising living costs.