There has been a disturbing rise in HIV-related deaths, with 115 fatalities recorded between January and September last year prompting the Ministry of Health to declare a national HIV outbreak.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there will be an attempt to examine the provisions of the 2013 Constitution to determine if it is reasonably possible to review it.

As climate change continues to threaten the viability of sugarcane crops, the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji is urging farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices.

A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall is now in force for interior and southern parts of Viti Levu, Bua, western Macuata and western Cakaudrove provinces.

The Ministry of Public Works is aware of the need for a full standard water supply to villages and rural communities in Bua.

Pacific Polytech is set to open its newly renovated centre in Lami by mid-February, driven by the growing demand for vocational education across the region.

The Fiji Scouts Association conducted its second round of training to equip teachers and trainers from maritime island schools with skills to combat social ills.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has declared an outbreak of HIV cases in the country.

Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has expressed skepticism at the coalition statement that a review commission will be set up to review the 2013 Constitution.

3,000 residents in Nabouwalu, Bua, and surrounding communities will now have access to safe and clean drinking water.

The Fiji Bus Operators Association says close to 80 per cent of buses on Viti Levu and almost all on Vanua Levu have installed the new bus e-ticketing system developed by Vodafone Fiji.

The Ministry for Environment and Climate Change has launched the National Anti-Litter Campaign, “Do the Right Thing,” in Suva signalling a united effort to tackle Fiji’s escalating litter crisis.