1.125 new teachers will be hired to join the 13.457 force serving across Fiji and Rotumaas; on World Teacher's Day, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro announced it as part of efforts to strengthen Fiji’s education workforce and support quality learning

Sugarcane field burning should be minimised due to its environmental and health impacts on surrounding communities; farmers are urged to reduce the practice during World Ozone Day celebrations, highlighting the link with greenhouse gas emissions

Consumer Council of Fiji, Competition and Consumer Commission, Telecommunications Authority have partnered to address internet services after nationwide survey found unstable/slow connectivity, fluctuating prices, limited access in rural or maritime areas

Movie 'Bati' was screened at Whanau Marama New Zealand International Film Festival: it is the first ever Fijian feature film selected for NZIFF, filmed in Suva and the highlands of Namosi, with a Fijian cast and crew

Enabling ePassport access through New Zealand’s SmartGate system, in line with the arrangement already in place with Australia, has been proposed: it would streamline travel for Fijian passport holders and support more efficient border control processes