Fiji is looking to expand export opportunities for local businesses and strengthen access to international markets through closer trade and investment cooperation with New Zealand.

Fiji’s pineapple production has increased by 45.5 percent over the past two years, but exports remain significantly low, prompting Government to develop a national branding strategy to boost overseas sales.

Calls are mounting for a six-month extension of public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill and a clear timetable for outstanding governance legislation.

The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for stronger safeguards against the abuse of State power and a review of constitutional immunity provisions in the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026.

Proposed fines under the Yaqona (Kava) Bill 2026 should be based on the scale of farming operations, with separate penalties for subsistence farmers and commercial operators.

The Suva High Court will hear fresh challenges to FICAC’s prosecutorial powers next Friday.

Residents of Marata in Wailoku are highlighting the challenges of caring for family members with mental health conditions following recent incidents in the community.

53-year-old Varanisese Qasevakatini of Ravitaki, Kadavu, has obtained her Tax Identification Number for the first time through the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection’s REACH programme in Vunisea.

Fiji is linking its national coral reef conservation strategy to wider Pacific climate priorities, including ocean protection, climate finance, and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Coastal communities in Fiji are being given an opportunity to influence proposed changes to fisheries laws, particularly those affecting customary fishing rights, licensing and penalties for illegal fishing.

The Government is developing new standards for household electrical appliances in an effort to improve consumer safety and ensure electrical products meet appropriate safety and performance requirements.

Fiji and the Philippines are moving to strengthen diplomatic ties through regular high-level consultations covering defence, security, trade and other areas of cooperation.