Chairman of the Fiji Sugar Corporation Board, Nitya Reddy, issued a strong rebuttal to statements made by Mahendra Chaudhry at the FSC Annual General Meeting earlier last week.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says the government remains committed to strengthening collaboration with the private sector, describing it as “a vital force” in the nation’s progress.

Labasa Airport will be temporarily closed from February 16th to March 27th next year to allow critical runway pavement strengthening works to take place.

Cabinet has approved the outcome of the review of the Local Government Act 1972.

Caregivers in Fiji continue to face significant challenges when supporting children who have experienced trauma, including those who have been placed in care under the Director of Social Welfare.

During the recent Constitution Review Consultation, participants pressed experts on how youth will be effectively included in the amendment process, citing a prevalent feeling of exclusion from national decisions.

The Rarawai Sugar Mill in Ba could reopen earlier than the revised December 10th target.

The Pacific Recycling Foundation says the recent road flooding highlighted by the Fiji Roads Authority is a clear sign that Fiji needs a more coordinated and long-term approach to waste management.

The Nausori Town Council is moving ahead with key refurbishment projects and new development plans.

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has reassured travellers that Fiji remains a safe destination.

Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Loukinikini Lewaravu, says consultations for the national study on the rights of children with disabilities are underway, but some key government agencies are yet to respond.

Following bitter rows, the UN climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil has ended with a deal that contains no direct reference to the fossil fuels that are heating up the planet.