The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation’s FMF Diwali Mela is set to shine a spotlight on young talents during the three-day celebration.

Former Attorney General and Minister for Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, former Executive General of Corporate Affairs, Fiji Airways Shaenaz Voss and Fiji Airways General Manager Safety, Security and Quality, Sharun Ali have been released on strict bail conditions.

Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner Barbara Malimali has conducted her audit into the organizational structure.

Former Attorney General and Minister for Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum faces 44 charges including unlawful carriage of firearm on aircraft.

The Water Authority is currently engaged in crucial connection work at the Waila Water Treatment Plant, however, only one of the three pipelines supplying water to the Wainibuku reservoir has been taken offline.

Over 5000 students dropped out of school in the last five years before completing Year 10 education while 4589 dropped out before completing primary school.

Energy Fiji Limited has clarified the ongoing feasibility study on its proposed hydro-electric scheme in Namosi.

Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu says there is no need to establish a cancer centre in Fiji currently, as treatments are incorporated at various primary and secondary healthcare facilities.

Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Filimoni Vosarogo is assuring the public that Fijian peacekeepers in the Middle East are safe and in high morale despite rising tensions in the region.

As World Oxygen Day was celebrated earlier this week, the Cure Kids Fiji together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services continues to highlight the message that no one should die for lack of oxygen.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has sanctioned the charges against a former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and two senior executives of local airlines for a case of unlawful carriage of firearms and ammunition in a domestic flight.

Sexual offenses committed against children continue to persist, with eight children allegedly exploited by perpetrators last month.