Applications for assistance under Fiji’s Multi-Ethnic Affairs grant programme have more than tripled in a year, increasing from 325 to 1,074, as demand for funding grows.

The proposed constitutional immunity provisions will face further scrutiny before the Constitution Amendment Bill returns to Parliament, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Declaring Fiji a Christian State could deepen religious divisions and undermine national unity.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation is using drones, satellite imagery and digital farm mapping to detect drought stress earlier and improve forecasts of sugarcane production.

Taxi operators who fail to submit the required documents by November 10 risk losing their interim fare permits when the extension expires in March next year.

People with disabilities continue to face barriers to employment, prompting calls for a mandatory five per cent employment quota.

A Vucilevu, Baravi resident has questioned whether funding for the proposed return of the Senate could be better spent addressing community needs.

The Registrar of Political Parties yesterday received an application for registration from the proposed One United Republican Party.

The Republic of Korea is pushing for the return of direct flights between Fiji and Incheon, with Korean Ambassador to Fiji Kwon Young-seup identifying the route as a key priority for strengthening relations between the two countries.

Fiji Airports is staying in close contact with fuel suppliers to ensure critical airport operations continue without disruption from fuel price volatility.

Voters are not obliged to support a candidate or political party in return for free transport or refreshments under Fiji’s amended electoral laws.

Retaining constitutional immunity could weaken safeguards against future coups, former journalist and 2000 coup participant Joe Nata warns.