The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND) has marked Earth Day 2026 by highlighting community-led climate resilience and livelihood successes in Vunivutu Village and Mouta Settlement in Vanua Levu.

Rooster Poultry (Pte) Limited announced its $45,000 partnership with WOWS Kids Fiji, aimed at supporting the work WOWS Kids Fiji do for children diagnosed with cancer in Fiji and the region.

Fiji’s national outrigger canoeing body is urging the Department of Environment to reject a proposed industrial development in Vuda, warning it could damage one of the country’s key coastal sporting areas.

The Fiji Trades Union Congress says Fiji is failing to meet its constitutional obligation to ensure workers earn a just minimum wage.

A major gap in local governance system is the lack of mandatory reporting by councils to residents on performance, spending and service delivery.

The outsourcing industry faces both pressure and opportunity as global uncertainty reshapes investment, with small and medium businesses likely to be most affected.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service convened a high-level consultation with key fuel suppliers and public transport operators last week to develop coordinated solutions aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel costs on the Fijian economy.

This year’s Girmit Commemoration will be held primarily through a virtual platform, marking a shift from large-scale celebrations in previous years.

Farmers in Sabeto are being trained in beekeeping to boost income and build climate-resilient livelihoods.

People living in low-lying and flood-prone areas are asked to be vigilant in light of a heavy rain alert issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service.

A coastal inundation alert is now in force for southern coastal areas of the Coral Coast-Sigatoka, Mamanuca Group of islands, Kadavu and Southern Lau Group.

Concerns have been raised that public parking spaces meant for communities are being converted into commercial developments.