Lands and Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo admits Fiji’s constitutional review may not allow enough time to address all concerns.

Rotuma is calling for its cultural identity, traditions, and land rights to be protected under Fiji’s proposed Constitution.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says strengthening Fiji’s laboratory network is critical to improving the country’s ability to detect and respond to infectious diseases.

Nearly 2,000 residents of Vuniyasi and Malakua in Nadi continue to face difficulties travelling to and from home after a bridge collapsed into the river in January last year.

The constitution amendment process must protect the rights and interests of all communities, says Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu.

The People’s Alliance Party has expressed disappointment with SODELPA’s decision not to support the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, saying the coalition had agreed to work together to review the country’s supreme law.

Families in Tabia, Labasa, will face fewer difficulties arranging cremations following the construction of a firewood storage facility at the Tabia Sanatan Cemetery.

The government insists Fiji can complete the proposed Constitution amendment and national referendum before the next general election.

Tui Labasa Ratu Jone Qomate has defended the ongoing constitutional consultation process, rejecting claims that Fijians have not been given enough time to express their views.

A call for stronger protection of indigenous Fijian rights, leadership, land and fisheries ownership has featured prominently in submissions to the Special Committee on the 2013 Constitution Amendment Bill in Kilaka, Bua.

The Fiji Detector Dog Unit, alongside the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, has seized more than $20 million worth of drugs and undeclared currency across Fiji since 2016.

Businesses are becoming increasingly reluctant to report shoplifting incidents.