A former Water Authority of Fiji employee has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by the Nadi Magistrates Court for a corruption-related offence.

Fiji has provided close to one billion dollars in tax incentives to the tourism sector, but several major projects are facing delays due to regulatory and infrastructure constraints.

Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says the new partnership between St John Fiji and Australia’s Racer Group is a major step towards strengthening pre-hospital emergency care in Fiji.

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Dr Sivendra Michael, says stronger enforcement of waste management laws must be supported by adequate disposal facilities, especially in informal settlements.

India reinforced its ties with Fiji today by opening a “Bharat Corner” at the University of Fiji’s library.

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that Fiji is safe from the Nipah Virus, dismissing circulating misinformation.

Acting Prime Minister Filimoni Vosarogo has clarified that his request to the Solicitor-General was for a legal opinion, not a review of Commission of Inquiry files handled by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Workers returning from overseas programs are playing an increasingly vital role in supporting their families and communities financially, while also bringing back valuable skills that can drive local productivity.

Accessing timely and appropriate treatment is essential to managing any disease.

As climate change impacts Fiji’s islands, Kavala residents in Kadavu are wary of local development.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is urging women farmers to be part of the National Women in Agriculture Symposium from March 8 to 11.

The Suva High Court is expected to deliver its judgment in the judicial review of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali this afternoon.