Eight residential structures were destroyed or heavily damaged in separate fires over the past two days in Rakiraki, Labasa, Nadi, and Tavua, leaving at least five people homeless.

Fiji has soft-launched four investment plans for coconut, cocoa, pineapple, and breadfruit in Canberra ahead of its pitch at the FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum in Rome on October 14.

Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has reminded Fijians that environmental protection is closely linked to people’s health, livelihoods, and their children’s future.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on Fijians to approach ongoing constitutional discussions with mutual respect as the country prepares for a potential national referendum in December.

Rising HIV infections, drug abuse, domestic violence and youth crime are putting pressure on families and communities, with the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji calling for urgent, united action to tackle the growing social challenges.

The cost of affordable housing in Fiji could rise as the Housing Authority faces a $7 million bill for an electricity substation required for a major development in Davuilevu, Nakasi.

The Fiji Public Trustee Corporation is seeking changes to its governing law to allow it to diversify its business activities and create new sources of revenue.

Delays in payments and a lack of cooperation from beneficiaries can extend estate administration through the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation to as long as five years.

Youths must play a greater role in decision-making and national development, with their voices helping shape Fiji’s future, says Director of Culture, Heritage and Arts Sipiriano Nemani.

Market vendors are expressing their national pride through decorations, traditional attire and cultural celebrations as Fiji marks its independence.

The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged Fiji’s important contribution to the region.

Joint search and rescue efforts are underway by the Republic of Fiji Navy, Police, and local communities for a 68-year-old man from Udu Village, Totoya, in Lau.