A fuel spill reported early this morning has raised serious environmental concerns in Suva Harbour, with fears growing over potential damage to marine life and nearby reefs.

Concerns raised by the International Women’s Association over a water leak at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital Antenatal Clinic have prompted swift action from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

The newly opened ShopPlus complex in Nalawa, Ra is expected to boost local business activity while empowering the surrounding community.

Farmers in Vunivutu Village, Macuata, are set to expand their agricultural activities after receiving a new tractor through the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways’ Farm Mechanisation Programme.

Four Fijian women including two teenage girls have lost their lives to violence in the past two weeks. Their deaths have raised serious concern about safety in homes and communities.

Laws dating back decades are still shaping decisions today and the Solicitor-General is urgently calling for a legislative reform.

A new film visa will be introduced to streamline entry for international film crews. The move is aimed at strengthening support for the country’s growing screen industry.

Fiji’s Bus Operator Association is calling for the establishment of a National Transport Commission with its members, including the stakeholders in the industry as active permanent members to establish and manage a National Public Transport Plan.

The government has stepped up its fight against human trafficking and people smuggling with a series of decisive measures aimed at strengthening border security and enhancing law enforcement capabilities.

The Sugarcane Growers Fund Board has been urged to prioritise strategic planning, strong monitoring, and performance-based accountability to better support Fiji’s sugarcane farmers.

Efforts to address violence against women and girls must shift towards confronting men, according to CMF Senior Pastor Reverend Manasa Kolivuso, who says the scale of abuse demands a stronger and more direct response.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Banaban community, promising legal recognition, infrastructure upgrades, and inclusive development as Rabi marks 80 years since their arrival.