The report launched by the by the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative shows that women continue to be on the fringes of leadership in Fiji and the Pacific.

Fiji’s ranking in a global press freedom index has jumped into the top tier of countries with free or mostly free media after its government last year repealed a draconian law that threatened journalists with prison for doing their jobs.

Merchant Finance Pte Limited has introduced two new specialized teams, Vanua Finance and Marama Finance, aimed at supporting Fiji’s resource owners and women entrepreneurs.

A Police prosecutor who was allegedly found in possession of drugs in Lautoka has been granted bail by the Magistrates Court today.

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka received a courtesy call from his counterpart from Tuvalu, Feleti Teo.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya during a courtesy meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to Fiji Rokuichiro Michi, held discussions on the establishment of the Child Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Centre.

Fiji Airports has invested approximately $6m for their three new Rosenbauer Panther 6*6 Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles.

The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting is considering an extensive proposed approach to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of skilled migration within the region.

There is an urgent need for continued efforts in Fiji to promote gender diversity and create more inclusive leadership opportunities across all sectors.

The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic is working on promoting social cohesion through various activities.

The government has implemented robust policies and incentives aimed at attracting sustainable and innovative investment opportunities and facilitating business growth.

While the region is blessed with unparalleled natural beauty and rich biodiversity, we should also be acutely aware of the environmental threats, particularly from waste and pollution.