government
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UK backs Fiji’s push to overhaul government communications with gold-standard guidebook
Fiji is rolling out a cross‑government overhaul of how information is shared, a move framed as essential for public safety and democratic resilience. A new “gold standard” guidebook and tighter coordination across ministries aim to deliver clearer, more reliable messaging—countering misinformation before it takes hold. Backed by international partners, the initiative signals a turning point…
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Chaudhry Accuses Fiji Government of Using New Communications Drive to Sway Voters, Warns of Tougher Social Media Rules
Fiji’s looming general election has critics warning that a new government communications push is more about shaping narratives than informing citizens. They fear the move could usher in tougher social media rules and compromise media independence, even as officials pledge openness.
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Fiji Taxi Permit Lift Sparks Debt Risks, Industry Urges Audit and Phased Rollout
Fiji’s taxi industry braces for change as the permit freeze is lifted, risking a surge in vehicles on the road. Operators warn that new permits could saddle drivers with heavy debt and dent current earnings, calling for quick audits and staged expansion with training.
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Fiji Hosts Inaugural Government Communications Conference to Sharpen Cross-Ministry Messaging and Combat Misinformation
Fiji is launching a national push to elevate government communications—training liaison officers across ministries to coordinate, verify information, and respond faster. With a focus on countering misinformation, the move hints at a future where official updates arrive more quickly and consistently for the public.
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Fiji Unveils National Communications Guidebook and Sautu Framework to Strengthen Government Messaging and Counter Disinformation
Fiji unveils a groundbreaking push to standardize government communications, paired with a new counter-disinformation framework. The move aims to sharpen messaging, build public trust, and brace the nation for a more challenging information landscape ahead of key national events.
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Rabuka Opens Fiji’s First Government Communications Conference in Suva to Elevate Public Trust
Fiji marks a milestone in public engagement with its first-ever government communications conference, a bid to professionalise messaging across ministries. The gathering highlights that coordinated, transparent communication can rebuild trust and elevate citizen participation in democracy.
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Fiji Launches SAUTU Framework and Guidebook to Unite Government Messaging Against Misinformation
Fiji is rolling out a unified government communications strategy, stressing timely, clear messaging and even non-verbal cues to rebuild public trust. New tools—the SAUTU Counter Disinformation Framework and a Government Communications Guidebook—are designed to help frontline staff counter misinformation in a fast-changing media landscape.
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Fiji commissions six new ambulances to bolster national emergency response capacity
Six new ambulances join Fiji’s emergency fleet, signaling a broader push to boost response times and save lives—strengthening resilience across communities and expanding access to urgent care.
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Three New Elevators Boost Patient Mobility at Fiji’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital as Fourth Lift Awaits Completion
Three new elevators are now in service at CWM Hospital, easing patient transfers and reducing congestion in busy wards. A fourth lift for food rations is still under construction as essential infrastructure work continues. The upgrades hint at smoother daily operations and fewer delays for staff and patients.
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Fiji Auditor‑General Finds $28.2M Discrepancy Between Social Welfare Payouts and FMIS Records, Urges Monthly Reconciliations
An audit uncovers serious gaps between welfare payouts and the records that track them in Fiji’s social protection programs. Systemic reconciliation failures have prompted calls for urgent reforms, including monthly checks and stronger controls, with a new management system planned for the longer term. The findings fuel scrutiny over how aid reaches eligible households.