Fiji is struggling to connect newly diagnosed HIV patients to essential treatment services, leaving individuals untreated and increasing the risk of further transmission across the community.

The Ministry of Policing says its ongoing uplift programme with the Australian Federal Police is helping strengthen the Fiji Police Force’s professionalism, discipline, and operational effectiveness.

A former police officer accused in a major drug case has been denied bail after failing to provide evidence to support his claims of rising HIV cases inside the Suva Remand Center.

A 38-year-old man from Waidradra, Navua drowned during a fishing trip near Yanuca waters yesterday.

As flooding continues to be a challenge for Nausori, the town council administration has reaffirmed its commitment to drainage upgrades in this financial year.

Health experts, development partners, and community representatives have convened in Suva for a two-day workshop to advance the implementation of a national Needle and Syringe Programme.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling for stronger, coordinated action to end what it says is the persistent impunity surrounding violence against women and girls, warning that the justice system continues to fail survivors, particularly because of weaknesses in policing.

Twenty-four sugarcane farmers in the Western Division received the New Farmers and Lease Premium Grant yesterday.

The Ministry for Disaster Risk Management says early warning systems for flooding are fully in place.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development is boosting disaster preparedness by planning to construct around 26 new evacuation centres.

The Fiji Police Force will strengthen its operations as the festive season approaches.

Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya is calling on parents and guardians to be extra vigilant as students prepare for the upcoming school holidays, warning that children will be more exposed to risks both at home and outdoors.