Fiji: Latest news in Fiji, October 6th, 2026

The major headlines and developments in Fiji:

• Pre-COP Leaders’ Summit & Climate Financing: Leaders and delegates gathered in Nadi for the UN Pre-COP Leaders’ event. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived alongside regional counterparts, with Fiji set to receive approximately $1.5 billion in Australian development financing over the next decade to bolster infrastructure, climate resilience, and public health. Fiji’s climate leadership reiterated calls for developed economies to provide substantial backing for a fair energy transition across vulnerable Pacific island nations.

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• Debate Over Constitution Amendment Bill: Discussions intensified surrounding the government’s proposed constitutional review and two-question referendum. National Federation Party (NFP) leaders voiced concerns regarding the timeline, urging authorities not to rush the legislative steps and suggesting consultations continue into next year.

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• Judiciary and Exhibit Theft Investigation: The High Court ordered that seized firearms and ammunition related to the John Geoffery Nikolic case be placed into military custody while investigators continue looking into the high-profile theft of drugs and evidence from the Suva court exhibit room.

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• National Education Exams Underway: More than 19,000 Year 8 students across the country began sitting for their national examinations, starting with the English paper.

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• Public Transport Relief: The Fiji Bus Association welcomed a government subsidy of 22.5%, designed to mitigate operational costs and maintain fare stability across municipal routes.

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