Fiji

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

George “Fiji” Veikoso, a musician, a cultural icon, a voice for the people whose voice touched hearts across the Pacific and beyond has passed away; Polynesian Music has announced it on its social media page

With only 19 ambulances operational nationwide, 10 out of service and undergoing repairs, major hospitals with 3 working vehicles, 2 out of service, Fiji is facing an ambulance crisis; PM said the Government is actively responding

1.991 students have successfully completed micro qualifications with Pacific PolyTech, most are working: quality hands-on technical education is successfully addressing the skills gaps faced in Fiji while providing employment to locals, especially youths

Fiji's Emergency Medical Assistance Team FEMAT celebrates maintaining its status as a WHO-classified Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Team; Having achieved its status in 2019, FEMAT demonstrated continued compliance with global standards in 2025 evaluation

The Fiji National Provident Fund is in negotiations with the Government to allow its members to make voluntary contributions after they reach 55 years of age, the age of entitlement to retirement for FNPF members

A recent cardiac screening conducted in the country, which examined over 8.000 children during awareness programmes, revealed that a disturbing 1,24% were diagnosed with congenital heart disease

Efforts are underway to further strengthen and promote kava exports to the US and the entire North American region; new import tariffs introduced or planned by President Trump are a pending variable