Pacific communities face urgent human rights and climate crises, says Acting President and Chief Justice Salesi Temo.

The Veiqia Project team, in partnership with the Fiji Museum, is on a mission to revive traditional weaving practices that have been fading under modern influences.

A 20-year-old housekeeper at a resort in the Yasawa Islands has been handed a suspended sentence for assaulting a foreign guest at a homestay on Waya Lailai earlier this year.

The Suva Magistrates Court has granted bail to 40-year-old Shonal Sharma, General Manager of a mechanical company.

An environmental concern has been raised in the Northern Division after a group of locals discovered several garbage bags floating at sea near Qamea Island.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has issued a strong national call for unity and action as Fiji marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

A training to equip local communities with practical skills for maritime management has been launched.

With the world’s focus currently being in Brazil for COP30, Pacific civil society organisations are also meeting in Sydney for a three-week engagement focused on human rights and climate change.

Fiji Ports Corporation is calling for stronger accountability and tighter oversight of quarantine officers across the country’s ports, citing safety risks and inconsistent practices.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs continues to face funding challenges.

Fiji faces major gaps in safe drinking water and sanitation, particularly in rural areas.

Tobacco-related offences are increasing, with the Health Ministry issuing 152 bookings from January to September this year.