A 56-year-old political activist will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today in relation to a social media post he made in May this year.

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has commended the Ministry for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management for its work in improving the lives of people in rural and outer island communities.

The Consumer Council has uncovered more than 200 breaches during the intensified festive season market surveillance, raising serious concerns about pricing accuracy and compliance among supermarkets nationwide.

The government is assessing the recent electricity tariff increase announced by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission has launched public awareness sessions nationwide to enhance understanding of the recent electricity tariff revision.

Businesses in Suva are enjoying a boost in sales as shoppers flock to the city for last-minute Christmas purchases, with just one day to go before the festive celebrations.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo, has extended his Christmas message to the people.

The healthcare supply chain has been strengthened with a $143,000 donation from the Australia Fiji Health Program, facilitated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

A total of 17 health inspectors and general wage earners graduated after successfully completing a vital plumbing skills training programme.

Long wait times, road congestion and safety concerns are driving major reforms in Fiji’s transport sector.

Businesses in Nadi are warning that the recent electricity tariff increase approved by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission will inevitably be passed on to consumers.

Shoppers in Labasa are feeling the pinch this Christmas, with vegetable prices increasing as limited supplies reach the market.