The Government of Fiji has ruled out the need to declare a State of Emergency after a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, officials said in a statement. The Council concluded that, based on advice from the Fiji Police Force and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, the current situation is under control and does not warrant emergency powers.
At the NSC meeting, ministers and security chiefs reviewed a range of national security matters, including global developments, fuel supply, economic conditions, contingency planning and the law-and-order situation. Authorities said both the police and military advised there was no recommendation to invoke a State of Emergency, prompting the Government to reassure the public that “there is no cause for alarm.”
Fuel supply was a principal focus of the discussion. The Council was told that existing stocks remain stable and that confirmed shipments scheduled for May are expected to meet normal domestic demand. Talks are ongoing with suppliers to lock in delivery schedules for June, and major fuel companies have reaffirmed their commitments to maintaining supplies to Fiji. At the same time, the Government acknowledged the country’s exposure as a fuel-importing nation, warning that conflict, shipping disruptions, refinery constraints and global demand shifts could still affect local prices and availability.
The NSC also assessed economic and financial resilience. Officials reported that Fiji’s financial system remains stable, underpinned by strong foreign reserves and active monitoring of inflation. The Government said these buffers provide room to manage short-term shocks, though it reiterated the need for vigilance given external uncertainties that could feed into domestic prices and costs.
Planning for contingencies across critical sectors continues, the statement said. Ministries and agencies have been directed to maintain readiness in transport, energy, water, infrastructure and maritime services so that essential operations can be sustained if conditions change. The Government noted ongoing coordination between agencies and the private sector to ensure rapid response capability.
As the latest development in this review, the Government urged citizens to remain calm, continue normal activities and rely only on official information sources for updates. Authorities said they will continue to monitor global and domestic developments and stand ready to reconvene the NSC should circumstances require new measures.