Several correctional facilities in Fiji have been visited by Commonwealth Secretariat officials as part of preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Justice Ministerial Meeting, which Fiji will host in February 2026

The Fiji Council of Social Services has voiced concern over the government’s recent restructuring of key ministries, warning that the changes could undermine progress on crucial development reforms

Justice Chaitanya Laksman, representing the Raiwaqa Crematorium Committee has called on lawmakers to incorporate cremation provisions into the Burial and Cremation Amendment, 2025, rather than leaving them to ministerial regulations

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