To cap off her visit, Commissioner Barrett will attend the NRL Pacific Championships match between PNG and Fiji, highlighting the spirit of unity and partnership across the Pacific.

NFP General Secretary Kamal Iyer said Alexandra Forwood emailed Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, claiming that NFP leader Prof. Biman Prasad was blaming the PM for forcing his removal from Cabinet.

Three professional boxers from India — Aarti Hoodha, Pawan Kumar, and Rohit — have arrived in Fiji for the Stratum Construction ZEG Kings Boxing Promotion.

SSDPSF described the remarks as “deeply disrespectful, divisive, and contrary to Fiji’s foundational values of racial and religious harmony”.

Both Prasad and Kamikamica will remain Members of Parliament while they fight their respective legal battles.

Prof. Prasad expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s personal support and the many messages of encouragement he has received.

PM Rabuka has acknowledged receiving Prof. Prasad’s resignation notice and confirmed Assistant Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel will serve as Acting Finance Minister.

Endorsed by Pacific ACP Leaders in Honiara, Solomon Islands, the appointment highlights Fiji’s leadership in advancing regional climate priorities.

Building on the success of the Fiji–Australia Institutional Partnerships Program (IPP), the AFGP will be implemented through three key pillars: Civil Service Reform, Economic Governance, and Promotion of Democratic Norms and Values.

Fiji’s economy remains closely tied to the health of its natural environment — tourism accounts for about 40% of GDP and 20% of jobs, while agriculture, fisheries, and forestry contribute around 32% of GDP and 40% of employment.