Fiji seeks to strengthen collaboration with the United Kingdom in areas of counter-terrorism, cyber defence, protection of critical infrastructure, and cooperation in maritime security.

The Cabinet has approved the exchange of notes and related documents with the Japanese Government for grant aid of approximately $10 million for a fish research vessel and ice-making machines.

The University of Fiji and the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom are working on a memorandum of understanding to establish an academic relationship in the fields of peace studies and international development.

Two former Presidents, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and Major General Retired Jioji Konrote, gave character references for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.

Voreqe Bainimarama is still the FijiFirst party leader.

Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has commended the hard work and dedication of the Fiji Airways staff that has resulted in a remarkable $132m profit before income tax for last year.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has stressed that the strike action taken by the Fiji Water staff, will not affect investor confidence.

The Labasa High Court has today given the state more time to file more information in the case of an alleged murder of a taxi drive in Waisali, Savusavu.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka discussed parliamentary cooperation with the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsey Hoyle.

13 women groups in Vanua Levu are undergoing a Post- Harvest, Value Addition and Food Safety Training which is aimed at boosting their livelihoods.

Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year imprisonment by Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo.

Fiji First Acting Secretary Faiyaz Koya says the party moves on, but the leadership does not change.