Fiji

5795 citizenship applications were received in 2019-2023, over 90% were processed and 23 declined; the figure has been officially provided by the Department of Immigration to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, tabled on 17 July 2026

A vacancy notice for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions has been posted by the Judicial Services Commission, inviting applications from suitably qualified local and overseas candidates to head Fiji's independent prosecuting authority

Lautoka City Council's efforts to maintain a clean and safe environment at the Bus Terminal have resulted in regular inspections targeting vehicle oil leaks, with 441 oil leakage reports in Jan-June 2026

NF Party leader, former Finance Minister Professor Prasad called on Sugar Minister for an immediate government top-up to the recently announced forecast cane price, warning that the current rate could create instability in the sugar industry

Pacific Polytechnic has been ordered to vacate a property in Samabula after High Court in Suva ruled in favour of the Trustees of Sanatan Dharm Pratindhi Sabha of Fiji in a long-running dispute; the order is suspended for 30 days to allow time to vacate

Maritime Safety Authority assured the public Rotuma and Northern routes are safe, confirming that the vessel Ohana met strict safety requirements before sailing, following videos on social media showing a leakage being repaired on the ship on its way

Employers are urged to show compassion and flexibility as Fiji recovers from bad weather; Secretary for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Nemani said some workers may return to work unaffected, others may be dealing with significant losses

Ms Ailava Samuels of Fiji has been crowned as Miss Pacific Islands 2026; the contest took place in Nadi, Fiji, making the victory even more participated and inspiring

Kava sector exports are estimated at over $190 million, from $4 in 2008 at the start of the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access PHAMA Program that radically transformed the crop from subsistence to Fiji's most valuable agricultural export

Fiji is facing one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world, with 1.226 cases in the first half of 2025; A new WHO study shows one of the cause is the rising reuse of needles and syringes for drug injection, mostly linked to methamphetamine use