Pacific nations are intensifying efforts to protect workers and boost job quality amid climate threats and economic shocks. A regional push for stronger labor standards, mobility, and safety signals a hopeful path toward fair, resilient work across the islands.

Prime Minister Rabuka heads to Japan for talks with the new leadership, signaling a new chapter in Fiji–Japan relations. The discussions are expected to focus on resilience, development, and cultural exchange as both nations explore deeper ties across the Pacific.

Fiji launches a cross‑agency Tax Crimes Taskforce to tackle tax evasion and financial crime. The coalition unites FRCS, FICAC, the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit, and the police, aiming to boost surveillance, information sharing, and robust investigations. Officials say the move strengthens transparency and trust, signaling a new era for Fiji’s tax system.

Fiji’s demographic trajectory could reshape its economic future. An aging population and a shrinking workforce, with uneven participation across genders, hint at big questions—and fresh ideas—that could influence growth in the years ahead.

Fiji’s civil aviation authority closes 2024 with a strong rebound, moving from a deficit to a healthy surplus as revenue grows and new investments roll out. Upgrades to IT systems, vehicles, and a major roof project underscore a clear focus on safety and future growth in the aviation sector.

Fiji National University secures four King’s Fellowship PhD scholarships—the most awarded to any Fijian institution in 2023. Among the recipients is Ana Tuiketei, the lone non-academic awardee, who aims to bridge climate science and policy to shape Fiji’s relocation responses. A milestone that spotlights Fiji’s rising research profile and growing regional partnerships.

New developments surface as officials defend the integrity of a recent labor inspection amid ongoing reform debates. The ministry says wage-record violations were found and a 30-day window has been issued for corrective action, a move that could shape how workers’ rights are protected going forward. As business groups warn of tighter powers for inspectors,…

Lawmakers return to a Capitol shadowed by a prolonged shutdown and travel chaos as a bipartisan deal moves to end the stalemate through January. The agreement could reshape funding, subsidies, and the next phase of the budget battle.

Fiji is urging global leaders to act with urgency and compassion for communities already facing climate-driven displacement. A new roadmap centers dignity, data-driven planning, and strong partnerships to safeguard futures for those most affected.