President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, held an audience with Pope Leo XIV (16th) at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City yesterday, marking a significant milestone in Fiji’s relationship with the Holy See.

The newly opened Fijian Holdings Limited Tower is set to strengthen iTaukei participation in Fiji’s economic landscape.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu has officially assumed the role of Pacific Political Champion for Climate Finance, following the resignation of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad.

Non-communicable diseases and mental health issues are the biggest burdens currently faced by the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has officially launched its third Nationally Determined Contribution, a key climate plan that shows the country’s strong commitment to tackling climate change.

A new book titled Sex, Dating, Relationships and Everything in Between has been compiled and released to help young people navigate relationships and understand healthy boundaries.

More than 4,000 people across the Lau Group have received essential dental care and health education as part of a month-long government outreach program aimed at improving access to oral health services in remote communities.

The Social Empowerment and Education Programme and Human Rights Commissioner Chantelle Khan have raised concerns over comments made by a police officer and pastor, who called Hindu and Muslim festivals “demonic activities.”

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has commended Fulton Adventist University College in Sabeto, Nadi, for its longstanding commitment to holistic education, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship.

The Land Transport Authority is intensifying action against repeat traffic offenders after its portable speed cameras recorded over 15,000 violations in just two months.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has gone fully digital — ditching paper-based approvals and slashing turnaround times from nearly a week to just 24 hours.

Tailevu Provincial Council Chair Semi Matalau has defended the concept of soli or fundraising in the province.