Two Fijian Defense Force officers have joined their French counterparts aboard the naval vessel D’Entrecasteaux to observe a fishery policing patrol in the coming week in the Pacific region.

A power outage is currently affecting the Western Division and some parts of the Central Division

There has been a concerning rise in cases of child abuse and neglect, with 1,477 cases reported in 2023 alone.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning traders to refrain from using the cyclone season to exploit customers.

The Health Ministry says it will focus on upgrading the Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s Children’s Ward washrooms and Special Outpatient Department, following a $40,000 donation from the First United Methodist Church.

The rising issue of drug abuse among youth in rural villages and maritime islands should top discussions at tomorrow’s Great Council of Chiefs meeting.

The Defence lawyer for Justin Ho and Louie Logaivau, two men charged in connection with the massive $2 billion methamphetamine bust in Nadi, have argued that the $20,000 cash bail set for their clients is excessive and discriminatory.

Opposition leader Inia Seruiratu is calling for an immediate and independent inquiry into the tragic death of Ubayd Haider, also known as Nathan Singh and also into the Boxing Commission of Fiji operations.

A total of thirty-nine complaints were lodged with Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption last month.

Identifying a new climate finance target will be a key focus at this year’s COP discussions, with France pledging to play a central role in shaping this ambitious goal.

The scale-up of the parametric micro insurance initiative in Fiji is aiming to reach 5,000 policyholders by the end of next year.

Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Seema Shandil stresses that consumer feedback is essential for making changes.