More than 1,500 people in Kadavu received social welfare assistance in August this year, including senior citizens, persons living with disabilities, children and families in need.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change says no decision has been made on Magma Mines Pte Ltd’s proposed Kulukulu Sands iron sands project in Sigatoka.

Three villages in Nabukelevu, Kadavu, are appealing for urgent relocation assistance as rising sea levels and coastal erosion continue to threaten their homes.

Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is urging Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to halt the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill, claiming it contains serious legal flaws and requires further public scrutiny.

Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has challenged critics of Fiji’s proposed constitutional reforms to identify any provisions they believe are racist, maintaining the draft is an inclusive document designed to unite the country.

Women living in remote villages in Kadavu are being urged to have greater access to training, financial literacy and business development opportunities to improve their livelihoods.

Veteran Bula FM announcer Sitiveni Raturala is urging iTaukei to speak their native language every day, warning that it could gradually be lost if it is not actively preserved.

The HWPL, in partnership with the Lautoka City Council and youth and church groups launched the Peace Plogging Project today, aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and a culture of peace in Lautoka.

The Fiji Police Force is calling for a shift in societal values, warning that the pursuit of easy money is pushing more people toward criminal activity and illicit businesses.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board is investing in property ownership to reduce its annual rental costs of about $2 million.

Pacific fish exporters face tougher food safety requirements under new European Union regulations, with fishing vessels and processing facilities required to meet stricter freezing and temperature standards to maintain access to overseas markets.

Three police officers charged in connection with the alleged murder of Lami Police Constable Peniasi Racagi have been further remanded in custody by the Suva High Court.