Fiji: New Police and cybersecurity strategies consistent with ongoing National Security Strategy

On 18 March, Prime Minister Rabuka released the Policing Strategic Plan 2025-2030, Cyber Security and Resilience Strategy 2026-2031, and launched the National Cyber Security Website. During the announcement, PM Rabuka emphasised threats from regional crises, transnational crime, and the digital environment, as well as the need for all of government, community, and international partnerships. On 23 March, Fiji also launched a national initiative to improve government communication and counter mis- and disinformation in the public domain based on a similar UK initiative.

Assessment: The policing and cybersecurity strategies logically follow the Fiji Government’s first overarching National Security Strategy released in August 2025 (see SPI #27 of 31 July-13 August 2025). The strategies are also consistent with other governmental actions such as the January 2025 cabinet reshuffle, acquiring digital forensics equipment, proposed updates to the 1965 Police Act, and an August 2026 multi-agency national security exercise being led by the RFMF. Cybersecurity is a new domain for Fijian authorities, only coming into focus over the last 18 months in tandem with increased crime associated with drug trafficking coordinated online, as well as growth in online mis- and disinformation. The annual budget, which will be tabled in parliament in June or July, will further indicate how effective the government will be in implementing new initiatives.

Sources: Litia Cava, “Policing Plan, Cyber Strategy and Security Website Launched,” FBC, March 18, 2026; Priya Nand, “Fiji Hosts First Govt Communication Conference to Tackle Misinformation, PM Calls for Improved Communication,” Fiji Village, March 23, 2026.